Downtown in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Charles O. Brown House
Historic Site
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010
1. Charles O. Brown House Marker
The house was expanded between 1876 and 1888, until it covered three sides of a square. It represents a classic blending of Mexican building designs and materials, with American Victorian trim.
The property was given to the Arizona Historical Society by Miss Elizabeth Congdon. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Spanish translation:
Erected by Tucson Historical Committee and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 32° 13.252′ N, 110° 58.311′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Downtown. It is on West Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 West Broadway Boulevard, 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: Convent Street (within shouting distance of this marker); August 20th Park (within shouting distance of this marker); La Catedral de San Agustin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson Street (about 400 feet away); Fox Tucson Theatre (about 400 feet away); Congress Street (about 400 feet away); Plaza de la Mesilla (about 400 feet away); Ochoa Street (about 500 feet 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 about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010
2. Charles O. Brown House Marker
Spanish translation of marker text.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010
3. Charles O. Brown House
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010
4. Charles O. Brown House
View is across West Broadway Boulevard looking at north side of house.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2015
5. Additional marker on the Charles O. Brown House
This marker to the left of the front door reads: "In grateful appreciation to Elisabeth Congdon for her generous and farsighted gift to the Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society thereby making it possible to preserve for our heritage this historical landmark - an example of a territorial residence in downtown Tucson in 1868. Former home of the Charles O. Brown family."
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,523 times since then and 151 times this year. Last updated on May 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on June 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
