Security Building - Phoenix AZ
N 33° 27.059 W 112° 04.441
12S E 400180 N 3701800
This plaque, on the Central Avenue side of the building, gives a brief history of this NRHP building . . . 234 N Central Avenue, downtown Phoenix
Waymark Code: WMK66J
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2014
Views: 4
Text of plaque -
This historic Security Building was built in 1928 by the Dwight B. Heard Investment Company. A
prominent Phoenix realtor and cattleman, Dwight B. Heard was president of the Security
Improvement Company when the building was erected. The eight-story structure was once the
tallest building in Arizona. In 1958, the ninth floor was added and served as the penthouse
apartment of Walter Bimson, president of Valley National Bank. Designed in the Second
Renaissance Revival style, the Security Building was originally the headquarters of produce
growers and law firms. This building was purchased by Maricopa County in 2001 and historical
renovations began in 2005.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Phoenix Historic Property Register
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Marker Name: Security Building
Type of history commemorated: Place
County: Maricopa
Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Year placed: 2005
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