The Evans House - Phoenix, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 33° 26.910 W 112° 05.241
12S E 398938 N 3701537
A historic home in downtown Phoenix.
Waymark Code: WMYHCE
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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The plaque says, "Constructed in 1893 by pioneer physician John M. Evans and his wife, Jennie, this house was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1976 as a notable example of Queen Anne – Style architecture. Acquired in 1981 by the State of Arizona through the efforts of Representative Polly Rosenbaum, the Evans house was restored in 1988 by Phillip B. Gordon, Historical Preservation advocate.

Developer: Phoenix Intergroup, Inc,
Architect: Gerald A Doyle, F.A.I.A.
Contractor: Mitchell Builders Corp.
Financing: Western Savings John D. Briggs, Chairman"
Marker Name: The Evans House

Type of history commemorated: Place

County: Maricopa

Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
City of Phoenix


Year placed: Unknown

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