Tucson - El Presidio Historic District 
The El Presidio Historic District with its adobe houses dating from the colonial period has been lovingly renovated.
El Presidio Historic District is a residential neighborhood featuring Spanish-Mexican, Anglo-American and Eclectic architectural styles. El Presidio is one of the oldest inhabited sites in the US. A prehistoric Hohokam Indian site and the original presidio (or fort) have been incorporated into the El Presidio Historic District.
El Presidio Historic District is a residential neighborhood featuring Spanish-Mexican, Anglo-American and Eclectic architectural styles. El Presidio is one of the oldest inhabited sites in the US. A prehistoric Hohokam Indian site and the original presidio (or fort) have been incorporated into the El Presidio Historic District.
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El Charro
Located on North Court Avenue in Tucson, El Charro was built early in the 1900s by Julius Le Flin, the same man who built the St Augustine Cathedral. In 1922, El Charro Café was established and it is the oldest Mexican restaurant in continuous operation in the US by the same family.
El Charro
311 North Court Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1016
United States
311 North Court Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1016
United States
Phone 1 (520) 622-1922
Fax 1 (520) 628-4188
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
El Presidio Park
El Presidio Park is on Alameda, west of Church, in downtown Tucson. It is located on the site of the Plaza de las Armas, the southern half of the frontier Presidio designated by Colonel Hugo O'Conor of the Spanish army in 1775. This is also the location of Tucson's Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Julius Kruttschnitt House
The Julius Kruttschnitt House on North Main Avenue in Tucson is a Territorial-style adobe house built in 1886. It is now the home of El Presidio Bed and Breakfast.
Manning House
Manning House is located on West Paseo Redondo in Tucson. It was built in 1907 by the Mayor of the time, Levi Howell Manning. The Manning Estate has grapefruit, orange and lemon trees which provide fruit for many of the dishes served in the restaurant.
Manning House
450 West Paseo Redondo
Tucson, AZ 85701-8274
United States
450 West Paseo Redondo
Tucson, AZ 85701-8274
United States
Phone 1 (520) 770-0714
Fax 1 (520) 770-0555
Old Town Artisans
The Old Town Artisans is a restored 1850s marketplace in downtown Tucson. It includes an entire city block of shops, galleries and a restaurant. The restaurant has indoor seating in the converted 1920¹s gasoline station.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Owl's Club Mansion
The Owl's Club Mansion is located on North Main Avenue in Tucson. The building was designed in 1901 by architect Henry Trost, and was once a gentlemen's club.
Pima County Courthouse
The Pima County Courthouse is a colorful building constructed in 1928, on the site of earlier structures built in 1868 and 1881. The building is a mix of Spanish, Southwest and Moorish architecture. The position of the original Presidio wall is indicated in the courtyard, and a piece is available for viewing inside.
Sam Hughes House
The Sam Hughes House on North Main Avenue in Tucson is named for the man who moved into it in 1868, enlarging it to accommodate his wife and 15 children. It is now a series of garden apartments.
Steinfeld House
Architect Henry Trost, one of the city's most noted architects, designed Steinfeld House in Tucson. Built in 1900 in California Mission Revival style, the Stenfield House served as a gentleman's club for eligible bachelors.
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