NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior B3' National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_______________________________________________ Historic name Phoenix Towers_______________________________________________ Other names / site number 2. Location Street & number 2201 N. Central Avenue __ [U not for publication City or town Phoenix __ D vicinity State Arizona Code AZ County Maricopa Code 013 Zip code 85004 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this^H^nomination d request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property Sjneets d does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant d nationally^B^atewide d locally. ( CU See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying' official" " / Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property d meets d does not meet the National Register criteria. ( d See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official / Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that this property is: ate of action entered in the National Register. See continuation sheet. determined eligible for the National Register. n See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the National Register. removed from the National Register. other (explain): ______________________ USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Phoenix Towers Maricopa County, Arizona Page 2 5. Classification Ownership of Property Number of Resources Within Property (Check as many boxes as apply.) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) 13 private d public-local Contributing Noncontributing n public-State 2 buildings n public-Federal sites 1 structures Category of Property (Check only one box.) objects 13 building(s) 2 1 Total n district Dsite Number of contributing resources D structure previously listed in the National Register [U object Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) (Enter categories from instructions.) DOMESTIC/multiple dwelling DOMESTIC/multiple dwelling 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions.) (Enter categories from instructions.) MODERN MOVEMENT foundation concrete___ walls concrete, concrete block roof asphalt, synthetic, steel other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Phoenix Towers Maricopa County, Arizona Page 3 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions.) for National Register listing.) Architecture n A. Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. n B. Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [X] C. Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a Period of Significance master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable 1957 entity whose components lack individual distinction. n D- Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, Significant Dates information important in prehistory or history. 1957 Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) dl A. owned by a religious institution or used for Significant Person religious purposes. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above.) n B. removed from its original location. N/A n C. a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation N/A O D. a cemetery. D E- a reconstructed building, object, or structure. n F. a commemorative property. Architect/Builder n G- less than 50 years of age or achieved Ralph C. Harris (architect) significance within the past 50 years. Del E. Webb Construction Co. (builder) Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary Location of Additional Data: CU preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) n State Historic Preservation Office has been requested D Other State agency u previously listed in the National Register D Federal agency previously determined eligible by the National Register [H Local government designated a National Historic Landmark D University recorded by Historic American Buildings D Other Survey # __________ Name of repository: recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form Phoenix Towers Maricopa County, Arizona Page 4 10. Geographical Data_______________________________________________ Acreage of Property 2.1________ UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 12 400340____3703860 3 _____________________ 2 ________________________ 4 ______________________ D See continuation sheet. Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By____________________________________ Name/Title Mark E. Pry_______________________________________ Organization Southwest Historical Services_________ Date 10 November 2007_________ Street & number 315 E. Balboa Drive Telephone 480-968-2339 City or town Tempe__________ State Arizona_______ Zip code 85282-3750 Additional Documentation____________________________________ Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) Property Owner________________________________________ (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) Name Phoenix Towers Cooperative Apartments____________________________ Street & number 2201 N. Central Avenue_____ Telephone 602-253-5769 City or town Phoenix State Arizona Zip code 85004 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPS Form 10-900-a 0MB No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section 7 Pagel Phoenix Towers Maricopa County, Arizona Narrative Description Central Avenue is a major artery leading to and from the downtown, and at this location it is a busy six- Summary lane urban street with heavy commercial and commuter The Phoenix Towers is a high-rise apartment traffic. In both directions it is lined by mid-rise and high- building constructed in 1957 at the northeast corner of rise office and residential buildings interspersed with the Central Avenue and Monte Vista Road, about one-and-a- occasional strip shopping center. The dense, urban half miles north of downtown Phoenix. Built on an X- character of Central, which is unusual for Arizona, is shaped plan with four wings, it has fourteen floors somewhat counterbalanced