Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission records, 1971-[ongoing].

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Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission records, 1971-[ongoing].

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Files of Commission Chairpersons including correspondence, Commission publications, reports, applications for construction and renovation in historic districts, newspaper clippings and photographs relating to Commission activities. Includes the 1991 Joesler-Murphey architecture survey, neighborhood plans, University of Arizona comprehensive campus plans, maps of some historic districts and other publications, reports and surveys dealing with historic preservation and urban development. There are correspondence and photographs from various celebrations of Tucson's birthdays and the national Bicentennial celebration. Materials also are present regarding plans for the San Agustin Mission/Mission Road area, 1988-1992, Downtown Library project, 1987, Ronstadt Transit Center, 1988-1991, Rillito Parkway, 1982-1985, Aviation Corridor, 1982-1990, and more. Includes national register nominations and applications for renovations of many homes and buildings in historic districts.

22.5 linear ft. (45 boxes).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7405829

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission

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The Commission locates and nominates sites for listing on the local, state, and national registers of historic places, makes recommendations on state and federal grants for local preservation and restoration projects, and workes closely with the state preservation officer in Phoenix. From the description of Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission records, 1971-[ongoing]. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 38563530 ...

Murphey, John W., 1898-1977.

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Real estate developer and civic leader; Murphey built more than 1,000 homes, hotels and inns in Tucson, much of it in the Catalina Foothills area. He built and managed Catalina Foothills Estates, Broadway Village Shopping Center, and helped build the Arizona Historical Society. He operated two ranches, one near Silver City, N.M., and the U Circle Ranch near Oracle, Ariz. From the description of Murphey papers, 1921-1951. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldC...

Joesler, Josias Thomas, 1896-1956.

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