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Coronado
History
Coronado's architectural significance comes from its
diverse collection of residential styles, predominantly
Bungalow, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival that
dominated Phoenix neighborhoods from the 1910s through 1930s.
On March 9, 1908, Dwight B. Heard petitioned for the
subdivision of a quarter section of property bounded by
Seventh Street, McDowell Road, 12th Street and the canal that
run down Oak Street. This was the first subdivision in what
would be known as the Coronado neighborhood.
The
initial intent was to build a prestigious "streetcar suburb,"
however land values were determined by a homesite's proximity
to Central Avenue. Coronado's distance to Central and downtown
results in more modest buildings than other neighborhoods. The
cost of a residence varied, but generally, Coronado was a
working class neighborhood for young families and lots could
be had for $375 to $650 including water, sewer, electricity,
and gravel streets. A house and a lot cost from $1,900 to
$2,700.
The impact of the Depression influenced the
architecture of Coronado to develop into two district areas.
The area between Seventh and Twelfth streets dates back to the
1920s and is characterized by Spanish Colonial, English
Cottage, Bungalow and Tudor styles.
Included in
Coronado is the Country Club Park neighborhood, with
boundaries from Seventh Street to Dayton Street and Thomas
Road to Virginia Avenue. This area shows the predominent
styles built in this area after the Depression.
One of the
few Phoenix neighborhoods developed entirely during World War
II, Country Club Park is one of the better-preserved examples
of 1940s residential development in the city.
Platted
in 1939, County Club Park is one of Phoenix's first
non-rectangular subdivision layouts and is characterized by
curved, non-through streets, a public park, and lush green
landscaping that blends together a diversity of Art Moderne,
Spanish Eclectic, Minimal Traditional, Ranch and French
Provincial homes. |
