EL PRESIDIO HISTORIC DISTRICT
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The Presidio, built in 1775 by the Spanish, was the historic heart of Tucson during the colonial era
Built in 1775 by the Spanish, the Presidio was the historic heart of Tucson during the colonial era. Today, the fort from which it takes its name has been converted into a museum. To discover the history of the walls that once bounded it, ask for the Turquoise Trail itinerary at the Visitor Center - where you can obtain further information about the area - less than ten minutes away on foot. Five iconic homes built between 1850 and 1907 make up Historic District:
J. Knox Corbett House. Built in 1907 in keeping with the local architecture, it features Arts and Crafts furniture. Featuring a brick structure covered in white stucco, it was restored in 1995.
Casa Cordova. As Tucson's oldest adobe building, it perfectly embodies late 19th-century Sonoran desert architecture.
Romero House. In the northeast corner of Historic Block, this is believed to have been built in the 19th century and is now home to the popular Romero House Potters ceramics studio, a non-profit organization that offers lessons for adults.
Stevens/Duffield House. Located on Main Avenue, it is part of the Tucson Museum of Art complex and home to the charming Café à la C'Art, selected as one of Food & Wine Magazine's top 10 museum restaurants.
Edward Nye Fish House. Built in 1868 by Edward Nye Fish, this house now houses the art museum's boutique.