Suhwaro Hotel - Chandler Arizona
N 33° 18.284 W 111° 50.538
12S E 421585 N 3685387
Originally built as a low end hotel this building has been used for several community functions for the Chandler community.
Waymark Code: WMAK00
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2011
Views: 7
From the City of Chandler self guided tour:
"Along Buffalo Street you will see the distinctive façade of the Suhwaro Hotel. The hotel was originally built with the thought that Chandler needed a hotel for those who could not afford the opulence of the San Marcos. The Suhwaro was constructed in the summer of 1916 by Chandler contractor W.P. Pleasant. It was two stories tall, constructed of brick and designed in the Mission Revival style, its facade reminiscent of the famous Alamo in Texas. The Suhwaro opened for business October 24, 1916. Its life as a hotel was shortlived, though, as eight short years later in 1924, the building was leased by the San Marcos for staff housing. It remained in the hands of the San Marcos until the resort closed in 1979. The building saw other functions as well in the early years. Elementary students used this building for classrooms in 1921 until the Cleveland School was completed. In 1924, it became home to the Chandler Public Library, run by the local Woman’s Club. Its shelves offered over 400 books that residents could check out."
Street address:
58 W. Buffalo St.
Chandler, AZ
County / Borough / Parish: Maricopa
Year listed: 1994
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Other
Current function: Vacant/Not In Use
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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