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TAM Lecture Series #9 - El Presidio Historic District WALKING TOUR with Ken Scoville

  • April 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • El Presidio District Downtown Tucson

    Tucson, Arizona 85701
Ticket Price $53.65 Register Now
Description

Discover where Tucson began on this guided walking tour of the northern half of the original presidio site and along historic Main Avenue. Explore 1860s Sonoran adobe rowhouses, elegant turn-of-the-century mansions, and the streets that trace Tucson’s earliest development. Tucson’s oldest neighborhood grew outward from the presidio walls along its first major pathway, originally known as the Calle Real and later renamed Main Avenue. Prosperous merchants built grand homes along the avenue, while more modest adobe rowhouses took shape on Meyer Street and neighboring roads to the east. The El Presidio Historic District also tells a powerful story of historic preservation in the face of urban renewal and change. Preservation efforts in Tucson began when three determined women from different downtown neighborhoods joined forces to establish a historic preservation ordinance and designated preservation zones—El Presidio among the very first. This tour offers a compelling look at Tucson’s origins, architectural heritage, and the community efforts that helped protect its historic heart. (Approximately two hours | Maximum of 12 participants)

Date & Time

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue Details

El Presidio District Downtown Tucson

Tucson, Arizona 85701 El Presidio District Downtown Tucson
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