Photos from the Past
The Phoenix Women's Club, built in 1911 at the corner of First Avenue and Fillmore Street. The Mission Revival style building was designed by local architect Royal Lescher. It was demolished to make way for an addition to the Hotel Westward Ho. (Arizona Historical Foundation)
The Queen Anne-style home of E.J.Bennitt, 620 N.
Central, built in 1896. The house was designed by
local architect Fred Heinlein; it was demolished for
the contruction of the Hotel Westward Ho.
(Arizona Historical Foundation)
Central Avenue, looking north from Fillmore, ca. 1925. The second house on the left was the residence of Baron M. Goldwater prominent merchant. Senator Barry Goldwater was born there. (Arizona Historical Founation)
This view of Central and Mckinley was taken with a
panoramic camera. The street on the right is
McKinley, while that on the left is Central, lined
with stately homes. The Queen Anne house at the far
right was the residence of W.S. Pickrell, prominent ostrich
farmer. (Arizona Historical Foundation)
Photos on this page are from the City of Phoenix publication OUT OF THE ASHES - THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX.