City Beautiful Movement Marker
Commemorating the City Beautiful Movement's impact on Phoenix's urban design & early 20th-century development.
A historical marker in downtown Phoenix commemorating the City Beautiful Movement, an early 20th-century urban planning initiative that influenced the city's development. The movement emphasized aesthetics and functional design to improve urban life.
A brief summary to Historic Building Marker - City Beautiful Movement
- 845 N 2nd Ave, Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, 85003, US
Local tips
- Explore the surrounding downtown area to see examples of architecture influenced by the City Beautiful movement.
- Visit nearby Heritage Square to experience preserved Victorian-era buildings.
- Check out the Phoenix Streetscape Conservation Guide for insights into the movement's impact.
Getting There
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Walking
The Historic Building Marker is located at 845 N 2nd Ave, in downtown Phoenix. From the intersection of Central Avenue and Washington Street, walk east on Washington Street, then turn north onto 2nd Ave. The marker will be on your left. There are no costs associated with accessing the marker.
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Public Transport
The Valley Metro Rail has several stops near the Historic Building Marker. Disembark at the Van Buren/ Central Ave station and walk north along Central Ave, turning east onto W Fillmore St, then east again onto N 2nd Ave. The marker will be on your left. A single ride fare is $2.
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