Central City in Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Evans House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

1. The Evans House Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1893 by pioneer physician John M. Evans and his wife, Jennie, this house was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1976 as a notable example of Queen Anne – Style architecture. Acquired in 1981 by the State of Arizona through the efforts of Representative Polly Rosenbaum, the Evans house was restored in 1988 by Phillip B. Gordon, Historical Preservation advocate.

Developer: Phoenix Intergroup, Inc,
Architect: Gerald A Doyle, F.A.I.A.
Contractor: Mitchell Builders Corp.
Financing: Western Savings John D. Briggs, Chairman

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 33° 26.904′ N, 112° 5.238′ W. Marker is in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Central City. Marker is on West Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. The Evans House is located on the northwest corner of West Washington Street and North 11th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 West Washington Street, Phoenix AZ 85007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rehabilitation of the Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); 1897 Smurthwaite House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob Waltz

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Arizona Copper Company's Locomotive #2 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Boras Headframe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Arizona's U.S.S. Arizona Memorial - In Memory of the Gallant Men (approx. 0.3 miles away); Arizona World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); U.S.S. Arizona Signal Mast (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenix.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

2. The Evans House Marker

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

3. The Evans House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

4. The Evans House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,403 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.