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$6M Appropriated in FY24 for Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund
On Friday, May 12, 2023, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that she signed an $17.8 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year that...
Jim McPherson
May 18, 20231 min read
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A Visit to the Jacobson House in Tucson
In December 2022, Judith Chafee’s “Jacobson House” was designated as a Historic Landmark by the Pima County Board of Supervisors and...
Alesha Adolph
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Enjoy a Visit to the New African American Museum of Southern AZ
The African American Museum of Southern Arizona had their Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on January 14, 2023, at their new location...
Alesha Adolph
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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Recapping the Arizona Preservation Foundation's 2022 Accomplishments
ADVOCACY Supported federal legislation for Historic Tax Credits, Historic Preservation Fund, Japanese American Internment Camp Education,...
Jim McPherson
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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Arizona Preservation Foundation Issues State Public Policy Recommendations
The Arizona Preservation Foundation Board of Directors conveyed the following preservation related recommendations for consideration of...
Jim McPherson
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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An Interview with Steve Schumacher, City of Phoenix Historian
Steve Schumacher is an accomplished public speaker, author, and leadership consultant and has developed a passion for the history of...
Alesha Adolph
Jan 3, 202311 min read
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A Visit to the Ball-Paylore House in Tucson
In November 2021, I had the privilege of volunteering at the Ball-Paylore House as a part of Tucson Modernism Week tours. I had a...
Alesha Adolph
Dec 20, 20223 min read
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Preservation Events Across Arizona in December 2022
Are you looking for something to do this December? Check out this list of events going on all month long! December 1-January 6 ~ Riordan...
Alesha Adolph
Dec 1, 20224 min read
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Visit Native American Places During Native American Heritage Month and Beyond!
November is Native American Heritage Month. During this month (and always) we celebrate Indigenous people, their history and culture. The...
Alesha Adolph
Nov 25, 20225 min read
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Tour a Haunted Historic Place this Halloween!
If you are looking for something to do this Halloween weekend, check out these haunted tours at historic places around Arizona! Ghost...
Alesha Adolph
Oct 28, 20221 min read
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander History in Arizona
Santa Rita Shrine in Vail “The Shrine of Santa Rita in the Desert was built in 1935 in memory of Dr. Jokichi Takamine (1854-1922) by his...
Alesha Adolph
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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Visit the Women's Plaza of Honor at the University of Arizona
The University of Arizona in Tucson created an impressive Women’s Plaza of Honor dedicated to celebrating women of all backgrounds who...
Alesha Adolph
May 27, 20221 min read
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Michelle Dodds, Phoenix Historic Preservation Officer, Retires
Michelle Dodds was the Phoenix Historic Preservation Officer for over a decade. She started in September 2011, and retired February 2022....
Alesha Adolph
Mar 24, 20221 min read
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Phoenix Historic Places Highlighted in Arizona Republic's Valley 101 Podcast
If you are interested in listening to podcasts that touch upon Phoenix history and historic preservation, the Arizona Republic's Valley...
Alesha Adolph
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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This Black History Month, a Sampling of African-American Historic Places in Southern Arizona
Dunbar Pavilion: In 1909, Arizona passed a law mandating that Arizona school children be segregated by race for their first 8 years of...
Alesha Adolph
Feb 26, 20229 min read
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Arizona Preservation Foundation’s Digital Innovation Grant is open again!
The Arizona Preservation Foundation, through support from the Johnson Historical Museum of the Southwest, is offering competitive rapid...
Alesha Adolph
Feb 14, 20223 min read
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Tucson's Ignite Sign Museum inspires appreciation for Arizona's vintage and neon heritage
The Ignite Sign Art Museum in Tucson, Arizona is worth the visit with all its interesting and colorful signs around every corner. There...
Alesha Adolph
Jan 20, 20222 min read
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Our newest Board Member, Raymond Wong
The Arizona Preservation Foundation Board of Directors welcomes its newest board member, Raymond Wong of Chandler, Arizona. Raymond's...
Alesha Adolph
Jan 17, 20221 min read
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During the pandemic, Arizona Downtown Alliance pivots to continue support to rural downtowns
The Arizona Downtown Alliance, a program of the Arizona Preservation Foundation, is a collaboration of statewide partners that work...
Lani Lott
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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City of Chandler moves to implement its Historic Preservation Ordinance
The Chandler City Council adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance in November 2020 in order to preserve and celebrate Chandler’s past....
Alesha Adolph
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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