Endangered

Two historic preservation organizations have sought out and researched nominees for “most endangered” properties in Maricopa County.  We’ll be bringing you their stories in the weeks and months to come.

Arizona Preservation Foundation’s Most Endangered Historic Places (Maricopa County)

• Arizona State University Historic Properties, Tempe (2007)
• Buckhorn Baths, Mesa (2007)
• First Baptist Church, Phoenix (2006)
• Glendale Tract Community Center, Glendale (2007)
• Kerr Cultural Center, Scottsdale (2007, saved)
• Maple Ash Neighborhood, Tempe (2007)
• Mesa Grande Ruins, Mesa (2006, saved)
• Sun Mercantile Building, Phoenix (2006)
• Valley National Bank, 44th Street & Camelback Road, Phoenix (2007, saved)
• White Gates House, Phoenix (2007)

Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition enDangered Dozen

• Jones-Montoya House, 1008 E. Buckeye Rd. (c. 1879)
• Steinegger Lodge, 17 E. Monroe (1889) and Professional Building, 15 E. Monroe (1931)
• William R. Norton House, 2222 W. Washington (1895)
• Charles Pugh House, 356 N. 2nd Ave. (1897)
• Leighton G. Knipe House, 1025 N. 2nd St. (c. 1909, fire damaged)
• Sarah Pemberton House, 1121 N. 2nd St. (c. 1920)
• Sen. Carl Hayden House, 49 N. Country Club Dr. (1921, saved)
• Pierson Place Structures, W. Mariposa (1924 onward)
• First Baptist Church, 302 W. Monroe (1930)
• Quebedeaux Chevrolet/Paper Heart, 750 Grand Ave. (1955)
• White Gates House, 4918 E. White Gates Dr. (1957)
• Marcus Whiffen House, 4703 E. Exeter Blvd. (1963, demolished)

(Note that the Professional Building and Steinegger Lodge are considered as one entry.)

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