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Victorian Phoenix: Architecture, Art, and the Making of a Desert City

  • June 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • The Square PHX

    113 North 6th Street
    Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Ticket Price $0.00-$5.00 Register Now
Description

What did it mean to build a Victorian home in the middle of the Sonoran Desert? In this hour-long lecture, we will explore the architectural styles and cultural ideals that shaped early Phoenix through the historic homes of The Square. From ornate Queen Anne details to Victorian interior design, we will examine how architecture, art, and domestic life reflected the ambitions of a rapidly growing frontier city. By looking closely at the Rosson House and neighboring structures, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of how architecture tells the story of Phoenix’s early development.

This lecture is part of the Summer Lecture Series at The Square PHX. 

Program Admission

  • Lecture Admission: $5
  • The Square PHX Member Admission: Free
Date & Time

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Venue Details

The Square PHX

113 North 6th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004 The Square PHX
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Get more 1900! The Square PHX is a striking reminder of the city’s vibrant Victorian past. Located on Block 14 of the original townsite of Phoenix, the Square dates back to the late 1800s, and the restored Rosson House Museum is its crowning jewel.  Whether you love history, technology, good food, or just a quiet place to reflect – a visit to the Square is for you!

 

Heritage and Science Park is operated in conjunction by the Square PHX (a 501c-3 non-profit organization) and the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, and is owned by the City of Phoenix.


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