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

Pima County Courthouse

Historic Site

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 30, 2009

1. Pima County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The first Pima County Courthouse, a single-story adobe structure built in 1868, was replaced in 1881 by a large two-story stone and red brick victorian building which, in turn, was removed in 1928 to make way for the present structure. This distinctive building, designed by Tucsonian Roy Place and completed in 1929, reflects the Spanish colonial and Moorish influences on the architectural heritage of the southwest. It is listed in the 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: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, The Presidio Trail, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 32° 13.388′ N, 110° 58.394′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. Marker can be reached from Church Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson AZ 85701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

Photographed By Denise Boose, June 15, 2011

2. Pima County Courthouse Marker

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. S. E. Corner Adobe Wall of Spanish Presidio of Tucson (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennington Footbridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating the Raising of the First American Flag within the Walled City of Tucson (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de las Armas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Exchange at the Presidio (about 300 feet away); Allande Footbridge (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.

Regarding Pima County Courthouse. This site is #3 on the Stroll Historic Downtown Tucson Walking Tour.
"This beautiful Spanish Colonial and moorish styled landmark was the project of a famous Tucson architect, Roy Place and was built in 1929. The dome is capped with mosaic tiles. Through the courtyard which is part of this structure runs the location of the east wall of the original Presidio.
The first courthouse was built in 1868 as a one story adobe building. Just the year before, Tucson had been named the capital of the Arizona territory. A second capital building was constructed in 1881 in the Victorian style. By 1912, just before Arizona was to

Pima County Courthouse Dome image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, June 15, 2011

3. Pima County Courthouse Dome

become a state, the capital was moved north but 17 years later, the current landmark was begun."

Regarding Pima County Courthouse.
Pima County Courthouse is #2 on the Presidio Trail Walking Tour.
The description reads:
“Built in 1929 in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, this building features a beautiful mosaic-tiled dome and elegant courtyard. The east wall of the presidio (Stop No. 1) is marked with a granite strip in the red tile walkway inside the courtyard. An actual piece of the original presidio wall can be seen in the Assessor’s Office on the south side of the courtyard.”

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 30, 2009

4. Pima County Courthouse Marker

Marker is in walk-thru under dome.

Pima County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 30, 2009

5. Pima County Courthouse

West side of Pima County Courthouse

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 30, 2009

6. Pima County Courthouse

View from Church Avenue.

Additional Pima County Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2015

7. Additional Pima County Courthouse Marker

On the column directly to the left of the marker is another marker that reads:
Pima County Courthouse
built 1929
has been listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
June 23, 1978

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2009, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,710 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on May 10, 2012, by Carri Nazos of Tucson, Arizona. Photos: 1. submitted on December 30, 2009, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4, 5. submitted on December 30, 2009, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 6. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7. submitted on June 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.