Paradise Valley Architecture

by Douglas B. Sydnor

Book Overview

Three surveyors in the late 19th century were so attracted to the area's desert beauty that they named it "the Paradise Valley." Starting in the 1920s, adobe homes were constructed in various revival styles. In 1936, the Camelback Inn resort set a high-quality standard with an inviting and relaxed character. Other guest lodges arrived, including the Hermosa Inn and the El Chorro Lodge. The 1950s brought more luxurious resorts, including the Paradise...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738596590
• ISBN13: 9780738596594
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.2"