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

Hiram S. Stevens House

Photographed By Sandie Kirchner, December 30, 2009

1. Hiram S. Stevens House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hiram Sanford Stevens came west as a soldier, settling in Tucson in 1856. Three years later, he married Petra Santa Cruz, great granddaughter of a Spanish Pioneer. In 1865 the couple built this residence, which featured an aviary, orchard, carriage house and stables. Stevens, an astute businessman with interests in cattle, mining, merchandising and real estate, was also a respected politician, serving two terms in the Territorial Legislature and twice as Arizona's Delegate to the U.S. Congress. Petra and Hiram Stevens frequently entertained Washington officials and other prominent guests in their beautifully furnished home.

[Spanish marker]
Casa de Hiram S. Stevens
Hiram Sandford Stevens se estableció en Tucsón en 1856, viajando del este de soldado. Tres años después se casó con Petra Santa Cruz, descendiente de un pionero español. En 1865 construyeron esta residencia, que incluía una pajarera, una huerta, establos y una cochera. Stevens era un comerciante astuto con intereses en la ganadería, minería y en bienes raices, y era un político respetado, habiendo servido en la Legislatura Territorial

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y como Delegado al Congreso Nacional. Petra y Hiram Stevens entretenían frecuentamente a oficiales de Washington y otros huéspedes prominentes en su hermosa casa.

Erected 1984.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, The Presidio Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 32° 13.409′ N, 110° 58.533′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in El Presidio. Marker is on North Main Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 North Main Avenue, Tucson AZ 85701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Nye Fish House (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Alameda Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidio San Agustín del Tucson (within shouting distance of this marker); Tucson Old Walled City (within shouting distance of this marker); N. W. Corner Adobe Wall of Spanish Presidio of Tucson (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidio Wall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.

Casa De Hiram S. Stevens image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandie Kirchner, December 30, 2009

2. Casa De Hiram S. Stevens

Spanish translation of marker text.

Hiram S. Stevens House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandie Kirchner, December 30, 2009

3. Hiram S. Stevens House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 30, 2009

4. Hiram S. Stevens House

Hiram S. Stevens House image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Frederick D. Nichols, Photographer, circa November 1937

5. Hiram S. Stevens House

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS ARIZ,10-TUCSO,22-
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,446 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on May 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 3, 2010. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.