Armory Park in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Temple of Music and Art

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010

1. Temple of Music and Art Marker

Inscription. This cultural center was built through the efforts of the Saturday Morning Music Club. The grand opening October 28, 1927, starred violinist Jascha Heifetz. Many world-renowned artists followed upon the stage and in the galleries while local talent also gave recitals and concerts. Original home of the Tucson Fine Arts Association and the Tucson Boys Chorus. Restoration was begun in 1976. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Spanish Translation:
Templo de Música y Arte Este centro cultural fue edificado por los esfuerzos del Saturday Morning Musical Club. El destacado violinista, Jascha Heifitz, tocó en la dedicación, Octubre 28, 1927. Artistas así de fama mundial como locales han aparecido aquí através de los años. Aquí se originaron los Tucson Boys’ Chorus y Tucson Fine Arts Association. Restaurándose desde 1976, está registrado en el National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Tucson – Pima County Historical Commission and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, The Presidio Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1976.

Location.

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32° 13.078′ N, 110° 58.18′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Armory Park. It is on South Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 South Scott Avenue, Tucson AZ 85701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sky Islands,

in the Sonoran Desert,

and in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scott Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Avenue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Lowell 1866-1873 (about 500 feet away); Spanish War Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away); Corral Street (about 500 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); To The Mormon Battalion (about 700 feet away); McCormick Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of Arizona's Second Territorial Capitol (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Temple of Music and Art. This site is #16 on the Presidio Walking Tour:
“This 1927 theater, constructed on behalf of The Saturday Morning Music Club, brought a flourishing musical scene to Tucson including world famous artists such as Jascha Heifetz. Built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, this building features an inviting courtyard with a fountain. The building was restored in 1990

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010

2. Temple of Music and Art Marker

Spanish translation of marker text.

and is a popular theater venue, renowned for its excellent acoustics."

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, 1

3. Temple of Music and Art

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010

4. Temple of Music and Art

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,007 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 14, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.