Coronado's
architectural significance comes from its diverse collection
of residential styles, predominantly Bungalow, Spanish
Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival that dominated Phoenix
neighborhoods from the 1910s through 1930s.
On March 9, 1908, Dwight B. Heard petitioned for the
subdivision of a quarter section of property bounded by
Seventh Street, McDowell Road, 12th Street and the canal
that run down Oak Street. This was the first subdivision in
what would be known as the Coronado neighborhood.
The initial intent was to build a prestigious "streetcar
suburb," however land values were determined by a
homesite's proximity to Central Avenue. Coronado's distance
to Central and downtown results in more modest buildings
than other neighborhoods. The cost of a residence varied,
but generally, Coronado was a working class neighborhood for
young families and lots could be had for $375 to $650
including water, sewer, electricity, and gravel streets. A
house and a lot cost from $1,900 to $2,700.
The impact of the Depression influenced the architecture of
Coronado to develop into two district areas. The area
between Seventh and Twelfth streets dates back to the 1920s
and is characterized by Spanish Colonial, English Cottage,
Bungalow and Tudor styles.
Included in Coronado is the Country Club Park
neighborhood, with boundaries from Seventh Street to Dayton
Street and Thomas Road to Virginia Avenue. This area shows
the predominant styles built in this area after the
Depression.
One of the few Phoenix neighborhoods developed
entirely during World War II, Country Club Park is one of
the better-preserved examples of 1940s residential
development in the city.
Platted in 1939, County Club Park is one of Phoenix's first
non-rectangular subdivision layouts and is characterized by
curved, non-through streets, a public park, and lush green
landscaping that blends together a diversity of Art Moderne,
Spanish Eclectic, Minimal Traditional, Ranch and French
Provincial homes.
Coronado Historic District. Phoenix Arizona
Coronado
Architectural Perspective
The impact of the Depression significantly influenced the
architecture of Coronado because it slowed the development.
By the time construction activity resumed,
architectural styles had shifted. As a result, there are two
distinct areas within the district. The area between 7th and
12th Streets dates back to the 1920s, while the remainder of
the district dates to the late 30s and 40s. Approximately
600 buildings in the district date between 1920 and 1930.
The predominant building style seen in the western portion
of Coronado is the Bungalow which is a one-story house with
a simple, functional floor plan, also characterized by
broadly pitched overhanging roof gables and broad front
porches with stone or brick piers. Some Ranch styles will
also be seen. So 'me Period Revival Styles, most notably
those of the Spanish Colonial traditions, can also be found
scattered throughout the district. In the eastern portion of
the neighborhood, there are also numerous examples of the
English Cottage and Tudor Revival Styles. Garages are
typically found in the rear of the lot and usually
incorporate some architectural details of the main house.
Coronado's Significance in Phoenix
The Coronado Neighborhood is both typical of the
early sub urbanization of Phoenix and reflective of
trends that shaped the city's neighborhoods as they
developed between the two World Wars. A large portion of the
Coronado district still retains much of the character of a
modest streetcar suburb of the 1920s and remains as a viable
middle-class neighborhood.
Coronado's architectural significance comes from its
diverse collection of residential styles, predominantly
Bungalow, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival that
dominated Phoenix neighborhoods from the 1910s through 1930s
Coronado Historic District. Phoenix Arizona
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