Tucson's Armory Park was second residential area on National Register

The Southern Pacific railroad arrived in Tucson in 1880 and the bustling Armory Park neighborhood grew rapidly due to its proximity to the railroad.  Today, the neighborhood still offers wide avenues and a variety of architectural styles including Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Victorian and Anglo-Territorial.  As a testament to the neighborhood's significance, it was the second residential district in the country to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic fire lookouts a fun summer rental

Did you know that you can rent historic fire lookouts for short-term all across the west?  Check it out here and here !

Emperor Norton’s Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine

On Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 7:45 p.m., admirers of America’s only emperor will gather at the corner of Grant and California Streets in San Francisco to commemorate the 135th anniversary of his death.  Details here.

Boulder, CO's historic Boulderado Hotel eclectic mix of styles

Opened in 1909, the Boulderado Hotel's unique architectural style represents a mix of Italian Renaissance and Spanish Revival.  Photo credit: www.Boulderado.com