[Source: City of Phoenix and Arizona Republic] -- The City of Phoenix has designated the Encanto Manor Neighborhood as historic and unveiled the historic district sign at a dedication ceremony on May 16. The celebration was held at 11th and Edgemont avenues to a crowd of about 75. Mayor Phil Gordon (on ladder in above photo) and Lead Preservation Planner Kevin Weight spoke.The Encanto Manor Historic District is generally bounded by Thomas Road, Windsor Avenue, Seventh Avenue and 15th Avenue. Platted in 1945, Encanto Manor was one of the first post-World War II Phoenix subdivisions. However, its size, location, and building characteristics place it more with upscale prewar neighborhoods like Encanto-Palmcroft and Willo than with the large tract developments that followed the war. Most of the homes are ranch style, but there is a lot of variation in plan, materials, and ornamentation. No two homes are alike. The 83 houses were constructed by 52 builders and designed by nine architects. [Photo source: Jim Steely]
