Armory Park in Tucson, Arizona
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The Armory Park neighborhood sprang into existence with the arrival of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1880...
The railroad gave Tucson access to building materials other than the local adobe, which spawned the construction of an eclectic mix of Victorian, Queen Anne and Greek Revival architectural style homes that were popular with the railroad workers who hailed mainly from the East and Midwestern regions of the country.
In the 1920's, Bungalows began to show up in the neighborhood - adding a Californian influence to the already diverse locale.
In the 1920's, Bungalows began to show up in the neighborhood - adding a Californian influence to the already diverse locale.
How Armory Park Got Its Name...
The Troops set up their Post (including their armory) very near the site of what is now the historic Santa Rita Hotel, in an area that came to be known as Military Plaza.
And, when the Army Post was abandoned at the turn of the century, the new neighborhood came to be known as Armory Park.
In 1974 the Armory Park neighborhood was incorporated as a Historic Zone and in 1976 was added to the National Register of Historic Sites and Places, giving it status as a site worthy of preservation.
Living Green in Armory Park del Sol
If you're looking for a solar home community, in a neighborhood with a distinct personality and a small town feel, then Armory Park del Sol may be just what you're looking for...
Construction of the well planned community commenced in 1999 and was directed by John Wesley Miller, a local green home builder and solar pioneer, who is also a nationally recognized leader in energy conservation and green building practices.
Armory Park del Sol is a pilot project of the US Department of Energy's Zero Energy Homes program...
Zero Energy Homes...
All of the homes are built with photovoltaic solar electric panels to capture the abundance of solar energy that we enjoy here in Tucson, and a passive solar water heater that is able to provide approximately half of a family's water heating needs. The average homeowner at Armory Park del Sol pays a mere $301 annually to heat and cool their home.
More Info on Tucson's Armory Park neighborhood...
- Armory Park, Tucson's First Historic Neighborhood | Blass Homes - Tucson Real Estate For Sale
- If you're looking for a neighborhood with a neighborly feel, look no further than Armory Park, Tucson's first historic neighborhood...
- Living Green in Armory Park del Sol | Blass Homes - Tucson Real Estate For Sale
- If you're looking for a solar home community, in a neighborhood with a distinct personality and a small town feel, then Armory Park del Sol may be just what you're looking for...
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