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  @alinaramsey510111 күн бұрын

  Lusk also bulit San Raphael Estates on Broadway and Wilmot. I believe those were built before Indian Ridge but used the same floorplans. Sunset did a very nice article on it in the mid 1950's with pretty cool pictures of Tucson pre St. Joes. Views were pretty stunning.

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  @RealTucson10 күн бұрын

  How cool! I'd love to see that copy of Sunset Magazine 😃

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  @eurobeats114 күн бұрын

  i was in tucson last year and the realtors didn't want to show me around since I didn't have a car. but found it pretty easy to get around on the bus and saw most areas I hope to move there in a couple of years as I get closer to retirement

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  @RealTucson12 күн бұрын

  Glad you found it easy to get around. We're happy to help when you're ready to move :)

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  @trishwhetzel206115 күн бұрын

  What is charming video? I never knew of those historic areas. Thank you so much for sharing the information.

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  @RealTucson12 күн бұрын

  Thank you! We're glad you found it helpful :)

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  @pibbitybibbityАй бұрын

  They lost me at “HOA.”

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  @RealTucsonАй бұрын

  Thanks for watching 😀

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  @knowledgeandpleasureАй бұрын

  I think HOAs are pretty standard with condo communities. I may be wrong though.

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  @RealTucson12 күн бұрын

  Yes, HOAs come with the territory for condos. Makes sense since condos are usually several units housed within a building, so you'll want an entity that's in charge of maintaining the exterior and roof.

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  @genghis_connieАй бұрын

  This has a great 1990’s feel. I would love to hear a ballpark price range. Thanks for showing these.

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  @RealTucsonАй бұрын

  Hi Connie, Thanks for watching! Currently there's a studio listed for sale at $287,500. Prices typically range from there to the mid $500k, depending on size. Here's a link showing what's currently available: realtucson.com/2020/01/21/ice-house-lofts/

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  @genghis_connieАй бұрын

  @@RealTucson Thanks so much!

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  @RealTucsonАй бұрын

  You're welcome! Happy to help 😎

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  @LizeratorАй бұрын

  Thanks for this. Attended the U of A in 1961to 1965 and I was unaware of these neighborhoods. Interesting

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  @RealTucsonАй бұрын

  Hi Liz, it's great to hear from another fellow Wildcat! Glad you enjoyed the video :D

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  @like2watch713Ай бұрын

  I lived in Tucson between 1973 and 1986. My parents bought the house on South Wilshire Dr and the second street that connected North and South Wilshire (I don't recall the name). We were between the arroyo and the corner. 5635 was the house number. You didn't do the neighborhood justice. Our house was one of the first passive solar houses in Arizona so I think it was designed by Arthur Brown. The house was 'L' shaped, with the leg that was living room, master bedroom and another bedroom had the wall, slanted for the bottom 2' or so, to absorb heat in the winter. That leg had glass walls, literally the entire wall from front door all the way through the master bedroom, floor to transom. It looks like they used 4' by 8' sheets of glass. The opposite side, that looked into the backyard, had 4' by 10' sheets of glass in living room, bedroom, opaque plexiglass at the twin bathrooms and back to glass in the master. There was a pocket door between the bathrooms that closed off the master bedroom. Shortly after it was built, in 1949/50, two more bedrooms were added, in a detached building off the western end of the original building. The addition was not passive solar or in any way energy efficient, but one of the rooms had a Pullman kitchen. Eventually, they closed in the breezeway between the original house and the addition and made a very long family room.

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  @RealTucsonАй бұрын

  Thank you for your comment about your home in Wilshire Heights! It sounds like an amazing place. In the past 20 or so years, Art Brown has gained a lot of name recognition, especially for his work incorporating passive solar design in his buildings, both residential and commercial. It would be amazing to be able to see what your home looks like now.

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  @Starfish21453 ай бұрын

  She looks very unfriendly lol

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  @RealTucson3 ай бұрын

  Not unfriendly, just nervous on camera 😂

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  @alinaramsey510111 күн бұрын

  Not very nice! Kim's an amazing person and very kind and genuine.

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  @richardarmstrong3483 ай бұрын

  My folks brought me home from TMC to our beautiful house in Indian Ridge, with its living room full of the Catalina Mountains. A terrific neighbor to be a kid.

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  @RealTucson3 ай бұрын

  Thank you for sharing that story! Indian Ridge is such a pretty neighborhood, it's no surprise it's so popular 6 decades later. 😎

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  @aaronbrewer17424 ай бұрын

  Be sure to check out all the homeless drug people along the loop. That is the reality of Tucson.

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  @RealTucson3 ай бұрын

  Hi Aaron, thanks for commenting! Yes, there are homeless folks living in Tucson, which is unfortunately common with any American city of our size. With that said, we find that home buyers frequently ask us for homes that are close bike paths like The Loop and thought it would be helpful to have a video that highlights a few different neighborhoods along the path and show folks what the loop looks like. ☺

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  @aaronbrewer17423 ай бұрын

  @RealTucson I stand by my opinion. I was all around Tucson today. Wednesday 4/17/2024. Tucson sucks, even the "nice" neighborhoods look like a bombed out zombie apocalyptic planet full of dirty hateful people who have no idea how to "be kind" to one another. Driving around Tucson is like Nascar meets demolition derby that is why Tucson auto insurance is among the highest in the nation. Living in Tucson has so many dysfunctional issues that even if I enjoyed something about Tucson it is completely overshadowed by to many other things. Speaking of houses, they all looked so aged, and there is nothing under 300k. Where do these people work? Because I know Tucson jobs do not pay well.

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  @user-hh9cu2px9g5 ай бұрын

  Very informative. Thank you.

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  @RealTucson5 ай бұрын

  Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

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  @robbrown46215 ай бұрын

  What is the Garden District like? I see it on the map north of Speedway... Also, I think there's a neighborhood called Avondale? Can you do a video on these two neighborhoods? I ask because I am nearing seventy and am thinking about moving to Tucson but I want to be near doctors and a high quality hospital. These two neighborhoods are near two medical facilities. I also will need grocery delivery, which I believe Sprouts, Walmart, and Trader Joes might provide. They are all near these two neighborhoods. Also, what is Poet's Square like? I love the name of that area... Are they safe? Can you walk in them? I don't really need too many restaurants. On a retirement income...

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  @RealTucson5 ай бұрын

  Hi Rob, thanks for watching and I'm glad the video was helpful for you. We'll work on some more videos in the future highlighting other midtown neighborhoods like Garden District, Poet's Square, and Avondale. All of those are close to shopping and healthcare, with Tucson Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center, and St Joseph's hospital as options. Garden District hosts Porch Fest usually every year or 2 and it's a fun community event featuring several musical groups playing for the community at a handful of front porches. It's always a good time :) Yes, most grocery stores now offer delivery and if not, there's other options for home delivery as well. We're currently working on a video about neighborhoods that are on the Loop, a bike/pedestrian path that touches most parts of Tucson. So stay tuned for that one! We're happy to help you with your home search. Just give us a call or email us at [email protected] 520-975-8956.

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  @robbrown46215 ай бұрын

  Thank you. :) @@RealTucson

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  @everettrhay48555 ай бұрын

  Lived there late 70’s early 80’s, I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that South Tucson is someplace you’d want to live. I’d never seen corrugated tin roof shanties people used for housing. Armory Park? This has to be a joke, middle school is two blocks from the children’s museum, right smack in the middle of the combat zone. Your peddling lies, shameful.

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  @RealTucson5 ай бұрын

  A lot can change in 30 years and neighborhoods evolve over the years. Thanks for watching :)

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  @everettrhay48555 ай бұрын

  80% of Tucson was a cesspool in 1978-83, I can only imagine how bad it is now. Especially with 10 million of our new residents from all over the world. Being a middle school/ high school student wasn’t so bad, you just get used to blatant racism and living in fear. I attended Jefferson Park elementary some of the worst years of my life, thanks for the reminder.

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  @RealTucson5 ай бұрын

  I was born and raised here and I've seen a lot of changes and growth over the years. And areas near the university have changed a lot with the expansion of the campus, especially in Jefferson Park. Banner University Medical Center has a huge footprint there and UA has some of their buildings north of Speedway too. You'd likely not recognize a lot of it now. My dad's elementary school is in the area and I was surprised to learn that it was redeveloped many years ago into student apartments, but the historic façade remains which I think is so cool.

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  @everettrhay48555 ай бұрын

  Sounds like University Hight’s Elementary, it was closed,due to issues surrounding segregation. Once you see the contents of a septic tank, it leaves an impression, one easily remembered.

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  @kyel89785 ай бұрын

  Wow- great commentary & explanatory for us who help people move ! I will forward to people asking me questions !

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  @RealTucson5 ай бұрын

  Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

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  @lovejago5 ай бұрын

  Love your videos!!! Been in landscaping for over 30yrs ( Harlow's Landscaping) and its cool to see some of the homes i have worked on.

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  @RealTucson5 ай бұрын

  Very cool! We did some research recently about Skyline Country Club Estates and came across Harlow's in some of the vintage newspaper advertisements from the 1960s. We're glad you enjoyed the videos!

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  @GB-wn1cl6 ай бұрын

  Is it better for sale to update a mid century home in these neighborhoods by knocking out walls and creating open voncept? Or better to maintain the original floor plan? The knocked out kitchen and dining room walls look odd to me.

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  @RealTucson5 ай бұрын

  In most cases, I would not knock out walls in a midcentury home especially if you're planning on selling it. I don't think you'll get much (if anything) back at resale, and it could even be a turn off for many buyers. I agree, it looks odd and oftentimes the wall that's being removed is load bearing. In that case an awkward post remains to hold up the roof since adding a load bearing beam is a lot more expensive. I believe in letting a house be what it is. Also, for as many people who love an open floor plan there's probably the same amount who dislike it. Thanks for the comment! :)

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  @cameroncook38637 ай бұрын

  Tucson has the best roads ever

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  @RealTucson6 ай бұрын

  Not sure about that, but they are improving. Thanks for watching and for commenting! :)

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  @user-ws3fb4bd4y8 ай бұрын

  Can i email you guys , leave a email address THX

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  @RealTucson8 ай бұрын

  If you need help buying a home in the Tucson area, please contact us at [email protected]. Apartments.com can help with locating apartments in the area. Best of luck on your move to Tucson! Bear Down!

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  @user-ws3fb4bd4y8 ай бұрын

  Nice video,I will move to U of A next year, this video gives useful information, I want know about apartment near U of A,

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  @RealTucson8 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the complement! Congrats on your acceptance to U of A next year. 😀 We don't handle rentals and property management. I'd direct you to apartments.com for locating apartments in the area. Best of luck to you! And thanks for watching.

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  @moodypet88379 ай бұрын

  We moved to Tucson 5 years ago from the midwest. Its beautiful. The hardest part for us is the summer. Its just so hot for 5 months

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  @RealTucson9 ай бұрын

  Yes, the summer can be a challenge. But winters are a dream <3

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  @thurstonhowelllll9489 ай бұрын

  Summers are pretty darn hot

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  @RealTucson9 ай бұрын

  Yes, they are. Thanks for watching! :)

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  @genghis_connie9 ай бұрын

  Great video! Love the guitars. Indian Ridge looks fabulous. I know I’m in an area in which you probably don’t have many buyers and sellers (Corbett->Maryvale), but it might be interesting to hear about these smaller homes (totally lacking of architecture) and if/how they relate to Davis-Monthan. Most are red brick and the same, but have small alterations (between Wilmot and Craycroft). Just east of Wilmot on the same streets, like 33rd St, there are some mid-century gems. I have a 1957 stucco-on-brick with a large backyard and a pool. Just a thought!

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  @RealTucson9 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching and thank you for the feedback! Yes, DM definitely had a huge impact on the midcentury ranch homes in neighborhoods near you. So many GIs came back to Tucson (and brought their families) after they were stationed in Tucson during WWII. We'd like to make a future video about some of these lesser-known areas. :)

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  @moodypet88379 ай бұрын

  Good video thank you

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  @RealTucson9 ай бұрын

  Thanks! We're glad you enjoyed it :)

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  @moodypet883710 ай бұрын

  Are these areas safe. The schools are bad.

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  @RealTucson10 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching! :) I'd recommend checking out these websites for crime stats: www.library.pima.gov/content/crime-statistics-in-tucson-and-pima-county-neighborhoods/ and icrimewatch.net/index.php?AgencyID=55662 Oftentimes you're able to choose a school other than the default school in the area. Here's some resources for researching schools so you can make a good decision with your student: Niche.com, GreatSchools.org, PublicSchoolReview.com

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  @moodypet883710 ай бұрын

  Are these historic neighborhoods safe?

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  @RealTucson10 ай бұрын

  Here's some resources for checking out crime stats: www.library.pima.gov/content/crime-statistics-in-tucson-and-pima-county-neighborhoods/ and icrimewatch.net/index.php?AgencyID=55662 Thanks for watching! :)

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  @moodypet883710 ай бұрын

  District 16 schools are very woke. We had to leave

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  @RealTucson10 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching :)

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  @moodypet883710 ай бұрын

  Lots of scary wildlife though

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  @RealTucson10 ай бұрын

  Yes, you're definitely more likely to see wildlife in the more rural areas. <3

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  @moodypet883710 ай бұрын

  Thank you

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  @RealTucson10 ай бұрын

  You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

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  @thedivineenergy10 ай бұрын

  Yay!! I really enjoyed this video. Please show more about the historical homes that are in town. I really think more people are interested than you think. You can definitely tell you both are very knowledgeable. 🥰

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  @RealTucson10 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the kind words! We are planning more videos on other historic neighborhoods in Tucson! :)

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  @mcgoldrickarellano10 ай бұрын

  I grew up loving these neighborhoods. Makes me homesick. Thank you for the beautiful tour.

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  @RealTucson10 ай бұрын

  I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for watching :)

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  @genghis_connie Жыл бұрын

  Please do a video on the Sunshine Mike!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  We'll put this one on our list. Thank you! :)

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  @genghis_connie Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for mentioning the streets on this one. I’m down at Wilmot and 33rd (Corbett/Maryvale, where homes have zero architectural features), and these are so inspiring.

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching! 💙

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  @johnbeckett8028 Жыл бұрын

  Hey, I really enjoyed your program. I lived in Tucson and graduated from the U of A and sold real estate while working as home designer/draftsman for many years. Could Lusk block be slump block? It was also called mission stone and desert stone in my day and used in a lot of areas. Thanks for posting.😊 Oh, by the way Mid-Century Modern is my favorite stlye of home.

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Hi John, Thanks for watching and we appreciate your comment! From what I've seen, burnt adobe is most common with the Lusk neighborhoods in Tucson. I think his earlier work was red brick and painted concrete block. I don't recall seeing any slump block in a Lusk home, but you never know. :) However, J Herbert Oxman was another midcentury builder in Tucson and many of his homes (especially in late 60s and early 70s) were built of slump block, as well as burnt adobe. Learn more about Oxman in another midcentury video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6mtz7quhrWnhrg.html

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  @johnbeckett8028 Жыл бұрын

  Thank you for your response. I do think slump block came out in the late 60s. Just as Mid-Century Modern homes were moving into a slow mode.

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  @agourdiva Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for sharing your knowledge, wish I had known this when I was looking for a home in Tucson. I really like the style and large lots. I bet they don't come on the market often do they?

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for the comment and we're glad you found the info helpful. Availability depends on the neighborhood. Some neighborhoods have higher turnover than others. It also will depend on how many homes are in the neighborhood. For instance, Indian Ridge usually has more homes that come up for sale than San Rafael Estates mostly because Indian Ridge has a larger number of homes.

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  @cindyjugglegoddess7821 Жыл бұрын

  I really appreciate how you dived into the details in your video! And thank you for bringing a long time resident, historic perspective to the areas you discussed. I just learned a whole bunch of new information to consider about living in this area. I am in research mode and have subscribed to your channel. Much thanks!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  I'm glad you found it informative! If you have any questions that come up during your research phase, don't hesitate to contact us. We'd love to help. :)

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  @tanyathurber4440 Жыл бұрын

  Thank you for this unique video. I immigrated here from St Petersburg 2 years ago and at first I didn’t get Tucson at all :) all of the tour guides mention 10-20 “mainstream” buildings like San Xavier, Fox Theater, Congress Hotel and such (which are great), but it was always not enough for me. Thanks to you, I’ve learned about all of these hidden gems of Tucson that are not usually mentioned on any tourist websites or blogs. Very inspiring. Can’t wait to drive/walk around those quaint neighbourhoods. Thank you for sharing your love for architecture and Tucson’s history 🙏

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope it spurs lots of walks and drives exploring some of these areas. :)

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  @LastOneOut Жыл бұрын

  when we moved here in 1960, my mom went for work for Lusk as a secretary.

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  It's fun to hear stories like that. Thank you for sharing and I hope you enjoyed the video :)

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  @LastOneOut Жыл бұрын

  @@RealTucson Can you do something on Campbell-grant neighborhood one of these days?

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Yes we will definitely be working on one for that area! I love that neighborhood. It's great that it's easily walkable to so many fantastic local restaurants and coffee shops on Campbell.

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  @dialdominic Жыл бұрын

  Great video! Gosh I wish we would have bought a house near the University when I was a student at UofA!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Same. It would have been nice to reduce my commute when I attended too.

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  @moodypet883710 ай бұрын

  My hubby works at U of A and I would like to move closer but I worry about crime.

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  @metzilla Жыл бұрын

  Love the info on the mid century neighborhoods! Retirement for us isn't that far away, and Tucson is on our list, ...and, we love mid-century, so these videos are great! I'd have to say mid-century and spanish are our favorites. Thanks for these!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Thank you, I'm glad you're finding our videos helpful! We're working on more videos that you might like. The next one will be about the historic neighborhoods surrounding University of Arizona which have more Spanish Revival style homes, so keep an eye out for it soon.

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  @dialdominic Жыл бұрын

  I love this video you guys! So informative and super fun for those of us who are interested in real estate, architecture and the stories behind the people that were responsible for designing and building. Really enjoying your videos and getting to hear your insights!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  So glad you found it helpful and enjoyable! Thanks for watching :)

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  @fgauer1 Жыл бұрын

  Wow! This video and your insights are utterly fascinating to me. My wife and I have been scouting Tucson as a potential retirement destination and we have limited ourselves to exploring just a few areas. This just opened my mind to a whole new world and a whole new way of looking at things. Thank you so much!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  H Franklin, thank you for the compliment! I'm glad you found it useful. We are just getting started with the youtube videos, so hopefully you'll enjoy more videos to come. In the meantime, we're happy to answer any questions you may have about Tucson. :)

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  @dialdominic Жыл бұрын

  I love the architecture in Barrio Viejo. I am a big fan of having shopping nearby so thank you for sharing the walkable neighborhoods.

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  @dialdominic Жыл бұрын

  And that mural on The Loft cinema is awesome!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Perhaps a Tucson mural tour should be on our video to-do list :)

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  @dialdominic Жыл бұрын

  @@RealTucson that sounds awesome!

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  @abelponce9299 Жыл бұрын

  Part 2?

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for your comment! We are working on it as I type. I can update you once it's uploaded. :)

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Here's the link to part 2: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6mtz7quhrWnhrg.html

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  @rogercotman1314 Жыл бұрын

  The "carport" is big in these homes. What's the story on that???

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Carports are an important feature on midcentury homes and can be found on most ranch homes. Homeowners at the time liked showing off their car or cars to their neighbors. :D

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  @rogercotman1314 Жыл бұрын

  @@RealTucson Thanks, did Frank Lloyd Wright develop the concept??? I think I read that ......... long ago.....

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  @@rogercotman1314 Hmmm... Interesting! I'm not sure but it sounds possible :)

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  @dialdominic Жыл бұрын

  Great info! I wish we had bought a place when I went to UA instead of renting!

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  @RealTucson Жыл бұрын

  Hindsight, right? Thanks for the comment