The Luhrs Tower in downtown Phoenix is the city's very first high-rise building. It was built by George H.N. Luhrs, a Phoenix businessman and it was dedicated on April 1, 1924.
The 14-story building cost $553,000. to build.
For decades, it was the tallest building in the southwest. It has recently gone through a thorough restoration with over ten million dollars in capital improvements. It still offers office space to many businesses and with the light rail running right past the front door, it's an ideal location for commuters.
I love all that detailed trim in a turquoise color that runs from the ground all the way to the very top.
Tomorrow I'll take you inside the lobby for a look at the detailing there.
13 comments:
A magnificent original skyscraper. Your shot looking upwards is great!
A gorgeous building, Sharon !
That's a fabulous building. It's nice to see some of Phoenix's more historic structures.
What a beautiful building. Too bad they don't build them like this anymore.
Oh wow Sharon, this is a beautiful building. I can't wait to see inside!
Love, love, love this building Sharon.. but of course you knew I would ☺ it reminds me a bit of one of my fav buildings the Gledden Building in the city.. I'm pretty excited to see inside tomorrow ☺
It is beautiful, Sharon!
That was such a wonderful period in architecture! It's beautiful, Sharon!
I love art deco buildings!
A beauty of a building Sharon. I love the photo looking up, such an unique view.
From an era when buildings also in included mason art.
I like these descriptions of yours, so much that I never saw.
The building still stands out as a classic structure.
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