The
Arizona Preservation Foundation receives numerous inquiries about “how do I save XYZ building?” We reply back, give advice, share ideas, and/or put them in touch with others who are more “in the know.” In the past few months, preservation-minded people have contacted us about the following buildings and sites. If you (or someone who know) are interested in learning more about these places or assisting in their preservation, please contact the person listed. If you know of another property that's threatened,
send us an e-mail.
- Benson: Hi Wo Company Grocery, Ruth Wilson, 520-586-3904
- Gilbert: Historic LDS Church, Chris Diamond, 480-892-0593
- Goodyear: Phoenix Trotting Park, Debbie Christensen, 623-386-1076
- Mesa: Buckhorn Mineral Wells, Linda Johnson, 480-965-7171
- Phoenix: A.E. England Motor Car Company, Barbara Stocklin, 602-262-7468
- Phoenix: L. Ron Hubbard House, Marlyse Brock, 602-840-5060
- Phoenix: La Luz Del Mundo Church, Steve Dreiseszun
- Phoenix: Madison Square Garden DEMOLISHED, Chris Ibarra, 623-202-8135
- Phoenix: Palomine Inn DEMOLISHED, John Saccoman, 602-542-4266
- Phoenix: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pete Dimas, 602-285-7181
- Phoenix: Sun Mercantile Building, Barry Wong, 602-850-4300
- Phoenix: Warehouse District, Joy Mee, 602-955-9547
- Phoenix: Washburn Piano Store, Donna Reiner, 602-506-3662 (photo above courtesy of Alison King)
- Phoenix: West End/7th Avenue Hotel DEMOLISHED, Barbara Stocklin, 602-262-7468
- Poston: Poston Internment Camps, Carol Griffith, 602-542-7141
- Sedona: Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning residence, Bill Gunning
- Seligman: Harvey House, Mary Clurman, 928-422-4188
- Sierra Vista: Mountain View Black Officers Club, Tom Stoney, 520-378-4757
- Tucson: Rillito Race Track, Lorraine Anderson
- Tucson: Valley of the Moon, Randy Van Nostrand, 520-270-1041
- Waipo Peninsula, Hawaii: USS Arizona’s discarded top portion, Brian Kenny, 602-697-5754
- Wickenburg: Vulture Gold Mine, Kimbra Woodford, 602-274-5987
- Winslow: Arcadia Dance Hall (IBPOEW Lodge), J Kerr, (928) 289-4326
APF also publishes an annual "
Most Endangered Places" list. The landmarks highlighted above may or may not be placed on that list, depending on their significance, urgency, and potential solutions.
The Arizona Preservation Foundation receives numerous inquiries about “how do I save XYZ building?” We reply back, give advice, share ideas, and/or put them in touch with others who are more “in the know.” In the past few months, preservation-minded people have contacted us about the following buildings and sites. If you (or someone who know) are interested in learning more about these places or assisting in their preservation, please contact the person listed. If you know of another property that's threatened, send us an e-mail.
