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 predominant 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.
Coronado Historic District. Phoenix Arizona
Coronado
Architectural Perspective
The impact of the Depression significantly influenced the
architecture of Coronado because it slowed the development. By the
time construction activity resumed,
architectural styles had shifted. As a result, there are two
distinct areas within the district. The area between 7th and 12th
Streets dates back to the 1920s, while the remainder of the district
dates to the late 30s and 40s. Approximately 600 buildings in the
district date between 1920 and 1930.
The predominant building style seen in the western portion of
Coronado is the Bungalow which is a one-story house with a simple,
functional floor plan, also characterized by broadly pitched
overhanging roof gables and broad front porches with stone or brick
piers. Some Ranch styles will also be seen. So 'me Period Revival
Styles, most notably those of the Spanish Colonial traditions, can
also be found scattered throughout the district. In the eastern
portion of the neighborhood, there are also numerous examples of the
English Cottage and Tudor Revival Styles. Garages are typically
found in the rear of the lot and usually incorporate some
architectural details of the main house. Coronado's Significance in
Phoenix
The Coronado Neighborhood is both typical of the early sub
urbanization of Phoenix and reflective of trends that shaped the
city's neighborhoods as they developed between the two World Wars. A
large portion of the Coronado district still retains much of the
character of a modest streetcar suburb of the 1920s and remains as a
viable middle-class neighborhood.
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
Coronado Historic District. Phoenix Arizona
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