With spring upon us, there’s no better time to go out and admire Tucson’s historic neighborhoods.
The third edition of the Guide to Tucson’s Historic Neighborhoods, a large, fold-out map with the backstory on Tucson’s oldest districts, is now available to the community.
More than 40,000 copies have been distributed since the first edition was published by the Blenman-Elm Neighborhood in 2011.
This edition includes one of the latest neighborhoods to get historic designation, Broadmoor-Broadway Village neighborhood, a subdivision south of Broadway between Country Club Road and Tucson Boulevard.
This edition of the Guide to Tucson’s Historic Neighborhoods includes one of the latest neighborhoods to get historic designation, Broadmoor-Broadway Village neighborhood, a subdivision south of Broadway between Country Club Road and Tucson Boulevard.
From the nomination form for the National Register: “Broadmoor is a large subdivision of 365 single-family houses that was platted in 1944 and was primarily built-out between 1944 and 1964.
“Though many houses have been modified over the years, those modifications have not adversely impacted the overall character of the neighborhood (and) the subdivision is largely intact and retains and expresses its original character.”
The guide notes the neighborhood was named after an iconic luxury resort in Colorado and was Tucson’s first new subdivision of the post-war development period.
“Homesteaded in 1885, the land was later developed as an 18-hole golf course for the Tucson Golf & Country Club (1914-1937),” the guide says. “The midtown neighborhood, developed between 1944-64, features one of the first cohesive collections of ranch-style homes in Tucson.
“Early planning innovations — including curvilinear streets, medians and landscaping features — alongside a paved pedestrian path and the natural beauty of the Arroyo Chico wash, have kept this neighborhood a bike and walking favorite.”
Blenman-Elm Neighborhood consists of 17 styles of homes popular between the 1920s and the 1950s, a majority of which are ranch style with Spanish revival influences.
Creation of the guide is supported by marketing firm WhyFor Agency and Banner Medical Center and researched by a volunteer committee in conjunction with the city of Tucson Preservation Office, said Hannah Glasston, the editor.
The guide is free and can be obtained at city of Tucson ward offices, public libraries and the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center in the historic Pima County Courthouse, 115 N. Church Ave.
A copy of the map can also be downloaded at tucne.ws/thnguide.
Photos: Tucson homes designed by famous architect Josias Joesler
The Dimmicks home at 3408 E. Fairmount, Tucson, shown in 1965. Josias Joesler built the home for himself and his wife in 1930. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Dimmicks home at 3408 E. Fairmount, Tucson, shown in 1965. Josias Joesler built the home for himself and his wife in 1930. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Dimmicks home at 3408 E. Fairmount, Tucson, shown in 1965. Josias Joesler built the home for himself and his wife in 1930. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home of Arthur Present, 11,511 E. Speedway, in Tucson, 1963. Originally the Charles S. Todd house designed by Josias Joesler in 1941. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home of Arthur Present, 11,511 E. Speedway, in Tucson, 1963. Originally the Charles S. Todd house designed by Josias Joesler in 1941. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home of Arthur Present, 11,511 E. Speedway, in Tucson, 1963. Originally the Charles S. Todd house designed by Josias Joesler in 1941. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home of Arthur Present, 11,511 E. Speedway, in Tucson, 1963. Originally the Charles S. Todd house designed by Josias Joesler in 1941. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home of Arthur Present, 11,511 E. Speedway, in Tucson, 1963. Originally the Charles S. Todd house designed by Josias Joesler in 1941. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home of Arthur Present, 11,511 E. Speedway, in Tucson, 1963. Originally the Charles S. Todd house designed by Josias Joesler in 1941. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home of John H. Denton in Tucson, 1960. It was designed by Josias Joesler in March, 1931; Job 287. The design was referred to at the time of construction by Joesler as “Mexican Farm House.
The home of John H. Denton in Tucson, 1960. It was designed by Josias Joesler in March, 1931; Job 287. The design was referred to at the time of construction by Joesler as “Mexican Farm House.
The home of John H. Denton in Tucson, 1960. It was designed by Josias Joesler in March, 1931; Job 287. The design was referred to at the time of construction by Joesler as “Mexican Farm House.
The home of John H. Denton in Tucson, 1960. It was designed by Josias Joesler in March, 1931; Job 287. The design was referred to at the time of construction by Joesler as “Mexican Farm House.
The home of John H. Denton in Tucson, 1960. It was designed by Josias Joesler in March, 1931; Job 287. The design was referred to at the time of construction by Joesler as “Mexican Farm House.
The home of Robert Lusk on La Lomita Road in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. One of the last homes designed by Josias Joesler. Completed for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marshall on Lot 62 of the Catalina Foothills Estates in June 1954.
The home of Robert Lusk on La Lomita Road in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. One of the last homes designed by Josias Joesler. Completed for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marshall on Lot 62 of the Catalina Foothills Estates in June 1954.
The home of Robert Lusk on La Lomita Road in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. One of the last homes designed by Josias Joesler. Completed for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marshall on Lot 62 of the Catalina Foothills Estates in June 1954.
The home of Robert Lusk on La Lomita Road in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. One of the last homes designed by Josias Joesler. Completed for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marshall on Lot 62 of the Catalina Foothills Estates in June 1954.
The home of Robert Lusk on La Lomita Road in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. One of the last homes designed by Josias Joesler. Completed for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marshall on Lot 62 of the Catalina Foothills Estates in June 1954.
The home of Dean Tillotson on Camino Kino in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. It was designed by Josias Joesler in 1953 and built in 1954.
The home of Dean Tillotson on Camino Kino in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. It was designed by Josias Joesler in 1953 and built in 1954.
The home of Dean Tillotson on Camino Kino in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. It was designed by Josias Joesler in 1953 and built in 1954.
The home of Dean Tillotson on Camino Kino in Catalina Foothills Estates north of Tucson, in 1959. It was designed by Josias Joesler in 1953 and built in 1954.
Luminarias line the walk of at the home of W.H. Loerpabel, Tucson, in 1958. It was originally designed by Josias Joesler for he and his wife as their second home in 1936. It is a City of Tucson Historic Landmark.
The home of W.H. Loerpabel, Tucson, in 1958. It was originally designed by Josias Joesler for he and his wife as their second home in 1936. It is a City of Tucson Historic Landmark.
The home of W.H. Loerpabel, Tucson, in 1958. It was originally designed by Josias Joesler for he and his wife as their second home in 1936. It is a City of Tucson Historic Landmark.
The home of W.H. Loerpabel, Tucson, in 1958. It was originally designed by Josias Joesler for he and his wife as their second home in 1936. It is a City of Tucson Historic Landmark.
The home of J.E. McAdams at Rancho Romero, north of Tucson, in 1958. It was designed by Josias Joesler for the McAdams in 1940. A Native American dwelling was found during excavation of the site, according to the Tucson Citizen.
The home of J.E. McAdams at Rancho Romero, north of Tucson, in 1958. It was designed by Josias Joesler for the McAdams in 1940. A Native American dwelling was found during excavation of the site, according to the Tucson Citizen.
The home of J.E. McAdams at Rancho Romero, north of Tucson, in 1958. It was designed by Josias Joesler for the McAdams in 1940. A Native American dwelling was found during excavation of the site, according to the Tucson Citizen.
The home of J.E. McAdams at Rancho Romero, north of Tucson, in 1958. It was designed by Josias Joesler for the McAdams in 1940. A Native American dwelling was found during excavation of the site, according to the Tucson Citizen. Pusch Ridge in the Santa Catalina Mountains are in the background.
The home of J.E. McAdams at Rancho Romero, north of Tucson, in 1958. It was designed by Josias Joesler for the McAdams in 1940. A Native American dwelling was found during excavation of the site, according to the Tucson Citizen.
The home of J.P. O'Connor, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler and Phil May.
The home of J.P. O'Connor, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler and Phil May.
The home of J.P. O'Connor, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler and Phil May.
The home of J.P. O'Connor, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler and Phil May.
The home of William H. Horwitz, 3815 Calle Barcelona, Tucson, in 1962. It was designed by Josias Joesler in 1940 and built as a residence for Mrs. Lola Arnold on three lots in the Montevideo Estates subdivision.
The home of William H. Horwitz, 3815 Calle Barcelona, Tucson, in 1962. It was designed by Josias Joesler in 1940 and built as a residence for Mrs. Lola Arnold on three lots in the Montevideo Estates subdivision.
The home of William H. Horwitz, 3815 Calle Barcelona, Tucson, in 1962. It was designed by Josias Joesler in 1940 and built as a residence for Mrs. Lola Arnold on three lots in the Montevideo Estates subdivision.
The home of William H. Horwitz, 3815 Calle Barcelona, Tucson, in 1962. It was designed by Josias Joesler in 1940 and built as a residence for Mrs. Lola Arnold on three lots in the Montevideo Estates subdivision.
The home of Donald Frederick Hill, 5201 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler in October 1950. The project was a large addition and alternation for the residence. Today, the house is the community center of the Hill Farm subdivision in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood.
The home of Donald Frederick Hill, 5201 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler in October 1950. The project was a large addition and alternation for the residence. Today, the house is the community center of the Hill Farm subdivision in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood.
The home of Donald Frederick Hill, 5201 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler in October 1950. The project was a large addition and alternation for the residence. Today, the house is the community center of the Hill Farm subdivision in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood.
The home of Donald Frederick Hill, 5201 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler in October 1950. The project was a large addition and alternation for the residence. Today, the house is the community center of the Hill Farm subdivision in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood.
The home of Donald Frederick Hill, 5201 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler in October 1950. The project was a large addition and alternation for the residence. Today, the house is the community center of the Hill Farm subdivision in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood.
The home of Donald Frederick Hill, 5201 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, in 1957. It was designed by Josias Joesler in October 1950. The project was a large addition and alternation for the residence. Today, the house is the community center of the Hill Farm subdivision in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood.
The John Haugh home on N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, in 1959. It was designed by Josias Joesler. Remodeling and additions designed by architect Arthur Brown.
The John Haugh home on N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, in 1959. It was designed by Josias Joesler. Remodeling and additions designed by architect Arthur Brown.
The John Haugh home on N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, in 1959. It was designed by Josias Joesler. Remodeling and additions designed by architect Arthur Brown.
The John Haugh home on N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, in 1959. It was designed by Josias Joesler. Remodeling and additions designed by architect Arthur Brown.
