Arizona Midcentury Modern

 

Preserving and promoting midcentury architecture in Arizona is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it represents an important period in the state's history and cultural identity. Secondly, midcentury architecture represents a unique style and aesthetic that is becoming increasingly rare and valuable. Furthermore, these buildings often represent important examples of sustainable design and energy-efficient construction, making them a valuable resource for future generations. By preserving and promoting midcentury architecture in Arizona, we ensure that its rich history and cultural heritage is not lost, while also preserving the legacy of important architectural and design movements of the 20th century.

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PRESERVATION INITIATIVES

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• Painted Desert Community Complex, Petrified Forest National Park

• Sunshine Mile, Tucson

• American Legion Post #1, Phoenix

• David & Gladys Wright House, Phoenix 

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EVENTS

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• Arizona Tiki Oasis

• Modern Phoenix Week

• Tucson Modernism Week

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ORGANIZATIONS

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• Arizona Vintage Sign Coalition

• Modern Phoenix

• Postwar Architecture Task Force of Greater Phoenix

• Midcentury Preservation Society

• Docomomo

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INFORMATION RESOURCES

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• Midcentury Marvels: Commercial Architecture of Phoenix, 1945-1975, City of Phoenix

• And Tiko-Tu?, Mark Vinson

• Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine

• Self-Guided Tours of Midcentury Neighborhoods, Visit Phoenix

• Praising Arizona: Midcentury Modern Treasure Trove, National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Tour Arizona’s Rich Mid Century Modern Valley, Atomic Ranch

• Arizona Midcentury Modern Buildings, Roadside Architecture

• 5 Best Midcentury Modern Neighborhoods in Metro Phoenix, Phoenix New Times, Sept. 2014​

• Alison King, Aspire Award Recipient, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2013

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