National Register of Historic Places

University of Arizona Campus Historic District

Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
Listed
June 12, 1986
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
86001254

About this property

The University of Arizona Campus Historic District is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tucson, Arizona. It consists of the historic core of the University of Arizona and is roughly bounded by East Second Street, North Cherry Avenue, E. Fourth Street, and Park Avenue. The district was created on June 13, 1986. The historic district consists of 18 contributing buildings, two of which (Old Main and the University Library) had been listed on the National Register prior to the creation of the district. The buildings are in various early 20th century revivalist styles. There are also several contributing elements that are not buildings. All 18 buildings are constructed of red brick, with high qualities of workmanship. Red brick would remain a constant for new UA campus buildings for decades, creating a cohesive material for the campus. Many buildings had been modified to add fire escapes and to improve accessibility; the original National Register nomination characterizes these changes as "intrusive". Anthropology (addition to Arizona State Museum, 1961) National Register nomination for the historic district

Location

Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
32.23126, -110.95232

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREEDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Main, University of Arizona
Civil War
0.1 mi
Men's Gymnasium, University of Arizona
Industrial
0.1 mi
Old Library Building
Industrial
0.2 mi
Rincon Heights Historic District (Additional Documentation))
Listed
0.2 mi
Smith, Professor George E. P., House
Industrial
0.4 mi

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When was University of Arizona Campus Historic District listed on the National Register?

University of Arizona Campus Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 12, 1986.

What type of historic resource is University of Arizona Campus Historic District?

University of Arizona Campus Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for University of Arizona Campus Historic District?

The period of significance for University of Arizona Campus Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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