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Historical Historic Heritage Square—This city block is Victorian heritage Phoenix-style. There are many museums, shops and restaurants to enjoy, along with the main attraction—The Rosson House. Tours are available so check ahead.
Historic Heritage Square Sirrine House—This fully restored Victorian era home contains artifacts and furnishings from the early 1900s.
Sirrine House Taliesin West—This desert complex was designed and one of the homes of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Covering over 600 acres in the Sonoran desert, this complex was designed as a school for enterprising architects. Guests can see where he lived and even desert shelters built by his apprentices.
Taliesin West Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden—This castle and garden was the dream and delight of Alessio Carraro, and Italian immigrant. He started building in 1928 only to turn around and sell it in 1931 to the Tovrea’s. The family kept it as their winter home until the death of Mrs. Tovrea in 1969. It sat in disrepair until the city finished purchasing it in 2003, and are trying to restore the cactus gardens to their original former glory.
Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden Wrigley Mansion—This mansion was built by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. in 1931 as a 50th anniversary present for his wife Ada. One of five houses they owned, this was the smallest and only used during the winter months. It is currently being operated as a private club (for a small yearly fee) and public tours are available. Their dining room also serves a scrumptious Sunday brunch.
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