History & Culture exterior architecture
A uniquely Tucson style. Architect Josias Joesler building in the 1930' - 1950's using handcrafted western materials. He create both residential and commercial buildings. Influences from Spain and Mexico.
DISCOVER AND EXPLORE
Our architectural styles give Tucson visual character. Even clustered patio homes can reflect our 'adobe' look.
Some neighborhoods like ''Old Fort Lowell' have strict architectural standards and contain historic buildings.
Downtown has it's own self guided tour walking tour.
There are interesting neighborhoods to discover. Look for home tours which are often fund raisers for a neighborhood or a community non profit. Or be adventurousandjusttake a drive.
One of Tucson's most iconic buildings in Spanish colonial style with a tiled dome.
Remnants of Tucson's territorial history constructed of Adobe mud with thick walls. Early southwest natives made homes of mud. Both Spanish missions and the presidios built by soldiers used Adobe construction.
Mission style homes and buildings reflect the time when Spanish Missionaries brought religion, architecture and European goods into the Southwest.
