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Historic Building Marker - City Beautiful Movement

Commemorating the City Beautiful movement's influence on Phoenix's urban design in the heart of the Roosevelt Row Arts District.

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A marker commemorating the City Beautiful movement's influence on Phoenix, located in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. It highlights the early 20th-century urban planning ideals that shaped the city's development.

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  • 845 N 2nd Ave, Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, 85003, US

Local tips

  • Explore the surrounding Roosevelt Row Arts District for a blend of historical and contemporary culture.
  • Visit nearby landmarks such as the Historic Transportation Marker and the A.E. England Building to delve deeper into Phoenix's history.
  • Take advantage of the area's walkability and public transportation options to discover downtown Phoenix.
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  • Walking

    From the Phoenix Convention Center, head northwest on N 2nd Ave. Walk for about 10 minutes (approximately 0.5 miles). You'll pass by various shops and restaurants. The Historic Building Marker - City Beautiful Movement will be located at 845 N 2nd Ave.

  • Public Transport

    Take the Valley Metro Rail to the Roosevelt/Central Ave station, which is a short walk from the marker. From the station, walk east on Roosevelt Street, then turn right onto N 2nd Ave. The marker will be on your right. A one-ride fare costs $2, and a day pass is $4.

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The Historic Building Marker - City Beautiful Movement, situated in the vibrant Roosevelt Row Arts District of Phoenix, commemorates the impact of the City Beautiful movement on the city's early development. This reform philosophy, prominent in North American architecture and urban planning during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, aimed to introduce beautification and monumental grandeur to urban environments. The City Beautiful movement influenced Phoenix by coordinating transportation systems and residential development, incorporating tree-lined streets, installed utilities, and neighborhood parks. The Encanto-Palmcroft Historic District exemplifies this movement through its integration of landscape and building design. The ideals of creating moral and civic virtue through beautiful surroundings drove the movement. Today, the marker serves as a reminder of Phoenix's urban planning history and the principles that guided its early 20th-century development. Roosevelt Row, now a hub for arts and culture, provides a fitting backdrop for this historical marker, blending the city's past with its present.

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