Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Mauk Building

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

1. Mauk Building Marker

Inscription. Built in 1925, this is an example of early 20th Century Commercial style. One of three structures in Florence designed by George Mauk of Phoenix. He was an architect movie house mogul, and U.S. marshal. This building was used as Arizona Edison and Arizona Public Service offices.

-Listed on the National Register of Historic Places-

Erected by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, Historic Florence Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 33° 2.084′ N, 111° 23.25′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 360 North Main Street, Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

in the San Carlos Apache Nation,

and specifically in the Tohono O’odham Nation.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: W.C. Smith/Rittenouse/Arriola's Cosmopolitan Store (a few steps from this marker); Charles Rapp Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); C. G. Powell People's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Avenenti Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jesus Martinez House (within shouting distance of this marker); White-McCarthy Lumber and Hardware Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Ross/Fryer – Cushman Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Conrad Brunenkant Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Regarding Mauk Building. This site is #13 on the self-guided Historic Florence Walking Tour.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

2. Mauk Building Marker

Mauk Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

3. Mauk Building

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 31, 2022

4. Mauk Building Marker

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 31, 2022

5. Mauk Building

As of 2022, the Mauk Building is the home of a crafts store. A mural depicting the people of Florence may be found next door.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on March 30, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.