About this property
Hunt's Tomb is a tomb in the shape of a small white pyramid behind a fence at the top of a hill within Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona, United States. George W. P. Hunt (Arizona's first governor) had the tomb built in 1931 to entomb his wife. He was placed there after his death in 1934.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08000526. It was listed on June 11, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Hunt's Tomb listed on the National Register?
Hunt's Tomb was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Hunt's Tomb?
Hunt's Tomb is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hunt's Tomb?
The period of significance for Hunt's Tomb is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1931.
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