On San Marcos Place north of West Boston Street, on the right when traveling south.
Anderson Building, 1914
Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places
Built by local Chandler rancher and early business investor John Anderson, this structure was home to Curry and Frye's Pool Hall, . . . — — Map (db m72037) HM
On South Iowa Street 0.1 miles south of Fulton Ranch Blvd., on the right when traveling south.
The land surrounding this cemetery represents the beginning of commercial cotton growing in Arizona.
In January 1917, during World War I, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company founded the Southwest Cotton Company to begin producing long-staple . . . — — Map (db m34554) HM
On South San Marcos Place near West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Bank of Chandler, 1912Dr. A. J. Chandler built the original structure on this site to serve as the main office for his Chandler Improvement Company. The Bank of Chandler shared this building until 1925. Bogle Farms and other offices operated . . . — — Map (db m71000) HM
On San Marcos Place north of West Boston Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dougherty Building, 1914
Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places
This building, constructed by Michael F. Dougherty, has been home to a number of businesses, including the Charles Karp Clothing . . . — — Map (db m71008) HM
Near South Marcos Place near West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
He knew no yesterdays
His living was for tomorrow
Founder of the town of Chandler
Built the San Marcos Hotel
Arizona’s first veterinarian
Father of modern irrigation system
Pioneer rancher and developer of the southside area of . . . — — Map (db m70990) HM
On West Boston Street at North San Marcos Place on West Boston Street.
John Dobson and John Anderson built the First National Bank in the Neo Classical Style. In 1925 the Bank of Chandler moved into this building, complete with its marble faced columns. In the late 1930’s, the prominent Valley National Bank took over . . . — — Map (db m100867) HM
On West Boston Street east of South Oregon Street.
Chandler's first physician, Dr. Kramer M. Gilbert, built this structure in order to create a permanent medical office. He practiced here for more than thirty years. On the top floor, Chandler's first dentist, Dr. William Barackman, provided services . . . — — Map (db m292136) HM
On South Iowa Street 0.1 miles south of Fulton Ranch Blvd., on the right when traveling south.
This small plot of land was designated a cemetery by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio. Goodyear owned and farmed the surrounding acreage from 1916 until 1943. Goodyear workers and their families are buried here. Local oral history . . . — — Map (db m34555) HM
On West Boston Street (Arizona Route 87) at South San Marcos Place, on the right when traveling west on West Boston Street.
Side A:
Historic A.J. Chandler Park
The centerpiece of Dr. A.J. Chandler’s town design in 1912 was a large, rectangular central park. In the early years, this park was covered in Bermuda grass, trees, and included footbridges over . . . — — Map (db m70980) HM WM
On South San Marcos Place at West Boston Street, on the right when traveling south on South San Marcos Place.
Hotel Chandler, 1914
Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places
The second story of this building was the Hotel Chandler, an affordable alternative to the luxurious San Marcos Hotel. Starting in 1917, . . . — — Map (db m72133) HM
On West Boston Street south of West California Street when traveling west.
Designated Historical
as part of Downtown Chandler
Built in 1928
as the original
IOOF Hall and Armory
Remodeled in the 60’s
into a medical and
apartment complex
Restored back to it’s
original design
in 2001 by the . . . — — Map (db m100876) HM
On South San Marcos Place just south of West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Monroe Building, 1912
Chandler Historic Business District on the National Register of Historic Places
Built by the Chandler Improvement Company, this building is named for merchant M. E. Monroe, who opened the Monroe Hardware Store in the . . . — — Map (db m71001) HM
On San Marcos Place just south of West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Morrison Grocery, 1912
Chandler Historic Business District on the National Register of Historic Places
Ernest and Leroy Morrison opened the Chandler’s first grocery here in 1912. The building has been host to a series of grocery stores, the . . . — — Map (db m71003) HM
On South San Marcos Place north of West Boston Street, on the right when traveling south.
Price Building, 1914
Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places
Chandler's first elected Mayor, David Jacobson, built this structure. It is named for Arthur E. Price, Chandler's first attorney and . . . — — Map (db m72051) HM
On West Buffalo, on the right when traveling west.
Suhwaro Hotel, 1916
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
This Spanish Mission Revival building had many uses, including a hotel, school and bowling alley. The San Marcos Hotel purchased the Suhwaro Hotel in 1924 for staff . . . — — Map (db m49867) HM
