Arizona Hotel (Tucson, Arizona)

The Arizona Hotel is a historic two-story building in Tucson, Arizona. It was built in 1917 for Luke G. Radulovich, an investor.[2] Wells Fargo used to have a branch on the first floor.[2] In the 1970s, the hotel was frequented by prostitutes.[3]

Arizona Hotel
The Arizona Hotel in 2012
Arizona Hotel (Tucson, Arizona) is located in Arizona
Arizona Hotel (Tucson, Arizona)
Location31-47 North Sixth Avenue, 135 E. Tenth St., Tucson, Arizona
Coordinates32°13′27″N 110°58′07″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1917 (1917)
ArchitectHenry O. Jaastad
Architectural styleClassical Revival
MPSDowntown Tucson, Arizona MPS
NRHP reference No.03000902[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 12, 2003

The facade was designed by architect Henry O. Jaastad in the Classical Revival style in 1918, and he redesigned it in 1933.[2] The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 12, 2003.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Arizona Hotel". National Park Service. Retrieved July 27, 2018. With accompanying pictures
  3. Negri, Sam (April 15, 1976). "Sixth Avenue after dark: The characters flicker". Tucson Daily Citizen. pp. 1–2. Retrieved July 28, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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