The document summarizes several developments happening in downtown Tucson in December 2005. It discusses plans by OasisTucson to develop the Greyhound bus station lot into a mixed-use building. It also mentions the opening of Central Bistro restaurant in the historic train depot building. Finally, it outlines the beginning of construction to reconstruct the El Presidio de Tucson historic fort site.
The document provides summaries of interior design projects including a Mexican restaurant in New York called Empellon Taqueria, a cigar lounge in New York called Velvet Cigar Lounge, a master bathroom remodel in Tribeca, NY, a kids' bedroom conversion in Tribeca, NY, bathroom remodels in Tribeca and the Financial District in New York, and beach houses in Pacific Palisades, CA and Watermill, NY. Contact information is provided for the interior designer.
The document promotes a golf getaway in Tucson, Arizona to reward hard work and dedication. It suggests being inspired by professional golf tournaments held in the area and recharging on the golf courses. Contact information is provided to book package deals for a golf trip to Tucson.
Clarita Burke spearheaded a project called "I Have a Dream Makeover" to renovate the Assistance to Victims of Abuse (AVA) Shelter over a holiday weekend. With 45 volunteers and donations from local businesses, the shelter received new tile, carpet, kitchen cabinets, paint, and furniture. The makeover provided women and children who have experienced domestic abuse with a safe and beautiful place to stay for up to 30 days. The project showed that one person can make an enormous impact on the community by helping those in need.
The document summarizes Spanish colonial history along the Anza Trail in Southern Arizona. It discusses three key locations:
1) Tumacácori National Historical Park, which contains the abandoned ruins of three Spanish Colonial missions from the 1700s, including Mission San Jose de Tumacácori.
2) The town of Tubac, established in 1752 as a presidio to defend nearby missions. It is now a center for the arts and home to original adobe structures built by Spanish missionaries.
3) Mission San Xavier del Bac, located just south of Tucson. Established in 1732, it is celebrated as the best example of Spanish mission architecture in North America and still
Native foods from the Sonoran Desert, such as tepary beans, cholla buds, and saguaro seeds, are reclaiming their place in Arizona's culinary scene. The Desert Rain Café serves traditional Tohono O'odham dishes made from native ingredients to improve health and reconnect the tribe with its culture. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Flying V Bar & Grill feature native foods in creative contemporary cuisine to support local farms and provide a unique dining experience.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
The document provides summaries of interior design projects including a Mexican restaurant in New York called Empellon Taqueria, a cigar lounge in New York called Velvet Cigar Lounge, a master bathroom remodel in Tribeca, NY, a kids' bedroom conversion in Tribeca, NY, bathroom remodels in Tribeca and the Financial District in New York, and beach houses in Pacific Palisades, CA and Watermill, NY. Contact information is provided for the interior designer.
The document promotes a golf getaway in Tucson, Arizona to reward hard work and dedication. It suggests being inspired by professional golf tournaments held in the area and recharging on the golf courses. Contact information is provided to book package deals for a golf trip to Tucson.
Clarita Burke spearheaded a project called "I Have a Dream Makeover" to renovate the Assistance to Victims of Abuse (AVA) Shelter over a holiday weekend. With 45 volunteers and donations from local businesses, the shelter received new tile, carpet, kitchen cabinets, paint, and furniture. The makeover provided women and children who have experienced domestic abuse with a safe and beautiful place to stay for up to 30 days. The project showed that one person can make an enormous impact on the community by helping those in need.
The document summarizes Spanish colonial history along the Anza Trail in Southern Arizona. It discusses three key locations:
1) Tumacácori National Historical Park, which contains the abandoned ruins of three Spanish Colonial missions from the 1700s, including Mission San Jose de Tumacácori.
2) The town of Tubac, established in 1752 as a presidio to defend nearby missions. It is now a center for the arts and home to original adobe structures built by Spanish missionaries.
3) Mission San Xavier del Bac, located just south of Tucson. Established in 1732, it is celebrated as the best example of Spanish mission architecture in North America and still
Native foods from the Sonoran Desert, such as tepary beans, cholla buds, and saguaro seeds, are reclaiming their place in Arizona's culinary scene. The Desert Rain Café serves traditional Tohono O'odham dishes made from native ingredients to improve health and reconnect the tribe with its culture. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Flying V Bar & Grill feature native foods in creative contemporary cuisine to support local farms and provide a unique dining experience.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
David Tonneson is a sculptor who uses steel to create works that evoke nature. Though steel is man-made, Tonneson bends and shapes it to replicate natural forms like vines and flowers. He has created large-scale public sculptures and smaller pieces for homes and businesses. Tonneson works out of a studio in Somerville that adjoins his living space, allowing him to be very productive with minimal commute.
Downtown Kenosha is a thriving city center that honors traditions and fosters economic growth. It is home to historic buildings like the Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library, the Orpheum Theater, and the Rhode Center for the Arts. Downtown Kenosha, Inc is a non-profit organization that works to revitalize the downtown area through partnerships with local businesses and government.
As the City of Anna Texas endures explosive growth a special time occurred several hot days in the summer of 2019, where a group of neighbors got together and with a little help from our friends from Play By Design a small miracle occurred.
#AnnaTexasTheNextBigThinginNTX
Creating a Sense of Place: Placemaking and Economic Development (Michelle Neg...nado-web
The document discusses placemaking and economic development through Main Street programs. It provides a brief history of the National Main Street program and describes New Mexico's Main Street program, which helps preserve local culture and history while creating viable business environments. Specific examples are given of Main Street projects in Raton, Farmington, and Tucumcari that involved public infrastructure improvements, building rehabilitations, and creative placemaking initiatives like art installations and events. The impact of these projects included job creation, private investment, and community engagement.
The document summarizes Lucas and Remigio's sightseeing tour of major landmarks in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They visited:
1) The National Congress building, Colon Theatre, Pink House (presidential residence), Cathedral, and Recoleta neighborhood.
2) The National Congress building was constructed in the early 20th century and houses the Senate and Deputies' Chambers.
3) The Colon Theatre is the largest theater in Buenos Aires, opening in 1908, and has hosted many internationally renowned artists.
The Zocalo is the main square of Mexico City's historic center, one of the largest public squares in the world. It is surrounded by important buildings like the cathedral, government buildings housing murals by Diego Rivera, and an Aztec temple uncovered below. The square serves as the heart of the city for events and gatherings.
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect considered one of the key figures in modern architecture. Some of his most notable works include the buildings of Brasilia's civic buildings and planned city layout in the 1950s, as well as the curved concrete Cathedral of Brasilia. Niemeyer was known for his expressive organic modern style using abstract forms and sensuous curves inspired by modernism and new concrete construction technologies. He designed several other landmark buildings using reinforced concrete including the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum, Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre in Spain, and buildings in Rio de Janeiro. Niemeyer won several prestigious awards including the Pritzker Prize and had a profound influence on 20th century architecture.
Tadao Ando designed an artists' residency called Casa Wabi on Mexico's Pacific coast to provide a place for artists from around the world to pursue projects and be immersed in the local community. The residency, founded by artist Bosco Sodi, features open-air structures built with local materials that are integrated with the natural landscape. Artists can stay for weeks or months, during which they are expected to engage with the local community and leave behind lasting contributions through their work.
This slideshow is enhanced content for "The Period of Significance is Now" an interview with Erin Carlson Mast, Morris J. Vogel and Lisa Lopez in the Summer 2014 Forum Journal ('Stepping into the
Future at Historic Sites'). Use this presentation with the accompanying worksheet (http://www.slideshare.net/PreservationNation/fjsummer2014pworksheet) To learn more about Preservation Leadership Forum and how you can become a member visit: http://www.preservationnation.org/forum
The document summarizes several design projects by Brandon Montfort including the Firehouse project in Boston, MA, the Athenaeum in Dallas, TX, and High Cotton in Lubbock, TX. The Firehouse project integrated architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture students to design a community space. The goal was to attract creative individuals to the space. The Athenaeum design was influenced by pedestrian traffic patterns near a new park in Dallas. High Cotton was designed to consolidate resources for the homeless in Lubbock, TX, incorporating tent shelters and permanent housing. Infographics depicted fire patterns in Boston and transportation/healthcare data.
The document provides information about Bannack, Montana as a potential filming location to represent Inverness in a film adaptation of Macbeth. Bannack is an old, abandoned gold mining town that resembles the descriptions of the depleted village of Inverness in the Macbeth script. The document describes the layout and buildings of Bannack, including the wooden chapel and central pavilion, and notes that crosses mark the graves on the outskirts of the village, matching details from the Inverness descriptions. Overall, the document argues that Bannack's eerie atmosphere as a forgotten town makes it a suitable stand-in for the setting of Inverness in the script.
The document summarizes a Percent for Art project for the New Hampshire State Archives & Division of Vital Records expansion and renovation. Three artworks were commissioned based on proposals received. Judy Dibble of Contoocook created a large-scale painting of William Plumer and his famous quote about preserving history. Gail Smuda of Concord photographed and recreated archival materials in an abstract triptych, allowing the public to view materials previously inaccessible. Deborah Skinner-Perez and Jennifer Swett collaborated on a work celebrating life at all stages, depicting a newborn cradled in a parent's hands surrounded by quilt blocks of New Hampshire residents' faces.
The Mancos Public Library strives to be at the heart of the Mancos Valley community. The newly built modern structure has aesthetic appeal with sloped walls and reflective glass that blend well with the surrounding mountain landscape. It serves both functional and artistic purposes for residents.
At Boyle Park stands a metal sculpture of a cowboy roping a calf, portraying the ranching culture prevalent in Mancos. The weathered piece is made from recycled materials by a local artist and has pride of place at the park entrance.
Art is everywhere in Mancos, from the old opera house to new murals, reflecting the town's balance of old western heritage and contemporary influences. The community and its artwork
The new Canadian War Museum in Ottawa was designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects based on the concept of the "regenerative landscape." The building emerges from the Ottawa River like nature regenerating after war, with a grass roof hybridizing into copper. It aims to attract diverse audiences and provide spaces for reflection, remembrance, and hope. Key elements include the Memorial Hall with its November 11 solar event and Regeneration Hall with sculptures representing renewal.
The Durst Organization is celebrating its 100-year history of development in New York City with a public exhibition at 4 Times Square running from August 26th through mid-November. The exhibition traces the history of New York City over the last 100 years and the role the Durst Organization played in developing the city's skyline. It showcases photos, videos, architectural models, and artifacts from the company's projects and the personal collection of Seymour Durst housed at Columbia University. As the exhibition commemorates its past, the Durst Organization looks toward continuing sustainable development in New York City with new residential buildings in 2016 and their first project in Astoria, Queens.
Mission Hall - Lenswood & Forest Range history displaylfrlh
The document summarizes the history of the Mission Hall in Forest Range, South Australia from 1909-1934. It describes how in 1910, local residents led by the Anglican minister Rev Everett decided to build a community hall for Anglican worship, social events, and entertainment. Mr JB Fry donated land for the building. The hall was constructed from 1913-1914 with contributions from the community. It was opened in 1914 by Lady Bosanquet and served the community for religious, social, and entertainment purposes for many years.
Mexico City is the capital and largest city in Mexico. One of the most important political, cultural, educational, and financial centers in North America. Founded in 1521, it is also one of the most populous and polluted cities in the world. Today, about 8.5 million people live in the city, and about 18 million live in the Greater Mexico City urban area. It has the second highest number of people in the world after Tokyo in Japan. The Aztec people were here before the Spanish came and established Mexico City. The City ceased to exist in 1928. Since then, there is only the Federal District.
This document summarizes Cassandra Bennett's presentation on preserving small town movie theaters and historic preservation practices. It discusses nationwide preservation efforts led by organizations like the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It then provides two case studies of theater preservation projects in West Tennessee - the restoration of the 1941 Park Theatre in McKenzie to serve as a multi-purpose community center, and the preservation of the 1927 Capitol Theatre in Union City which operates as a theatrical production venue called the Masquerade Theatre. The presentation considers how theaters are important community anchors worth preserving for their cultural and historical significance.
David Tonneson is a sculptor who uses steel to create works that evoke nature. Though steel is man-made, Tonneson bends and shapes it to replicate natural forms like vines and flowers. He has created large-scale public sculptures and smaller pieces for homes and businesses. Tonneson works out of a studio in Somerville that adjoins his living space, allowing him to be very productive with minimal commute.
Downtown Kenosha is a thriving city center that honors traditions and fosters economic growth. It is home to historic buildings like the Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library, the Orpheum Theater, and the Rhode Center for the Arts. Downtown Kenosha, Inc is a non-profit organization that works to revitalize the downtown area through partnerships with local businesses and government.
As the City of Anna Texas endures explosive growth a special time occurred several hot days in the summer of 2019, where a group of neighbors got together and with a little help from our friends from Play By Design a small miracle occurred.
#AnnaTexasTheNextBigThinginNTX
Creating a Sense of Place: Placemaking and Economic Development (Michelle Neg...nado-web
The document discusses placemaking and economic development through Main Street programs. It provides a brief history of the National Main Street program and describes New Mexico's Main Street program, which helps preserve local culture and history while creating viable business environments. Specific examples are given of Main Street projects in Raton, Farmington, and Tucumcari that involved public infrastructure improvements, building rehabilitations, and creative placemaking initiatives like art installations and events. The impact of these projects included job creation, private investment, and community engagement.
The document summarizes Lucas and Remigio's sightseeing tour of major landmarks in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They visited:
1) The National Congress building, Colon Theatre, Pink House (presidential residence), Cathedral, and Recoleta neighborhood.
2) The National Congress building was constructed in the early 20th century and houses the Senate and Deputies' Chambers.
3) The Colon Theatre is the largest theater in Buenos Aires, opening in 1908, and has hosted many internationally renowned artists.
The Zocalo is the main square of Mexico City's historic center, one of the largest public squares in the world. It is surrounded by important buildings like the cathedral, government buildings housing murals by Diego Rivera, and an Aztec temple uncovered below. The square serves as the heart of the city for events and gatherings.
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect considered one of the key figures in modern architecture. Some of his most notable works include the buildings of Brasilia's civic buildings and planned city layout in the 1950s, as well as the curved concrete Cathedral of Brasilia. Niemeyer was known for his expressive organic modern style using abstract forms and sensuous curves inspired by modernism and new concrete construction technologies. He designed several other landmark buildings using reinforced concrete including the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum, Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre in Spain, and buildings in Rio de Janeiro. Niemeyer won several prestigious awards including the Pritzker Prize and had a profound influence on 20th century architecture.
Tadao Ando designed an artists' residency called Casa Wabi on Mexico's Pacific coast to provide a place for artists from around the world to pursue projects and be immersed in the local community. The residency, founded by artist Bosco Sodi, features open-air structures built with local materials that are integrated with the natural landscape. Artists can stay for weeks or months, during which they are expected to engage with the local community and leave behind lasting contributions through their work.
This slideshow is enhanced content for "The Period of Significance is Now" an interview with Erin Carlson Mast, Morris J. Vogel and Lisa Lopez in the Summer 2014 Forum Journal ('Stepping into the
Future at Historic Sites'). Use this presentation with the accompanying worksheet (http://www.slideshare.net/PreservationNation/fjsummer2014pworksheet) To learn more about Preservation Leadership Forum and how you can become a member visit: http://www.preservationnation.org/forum
The document summarizes several design projects by Brandon Montfort including the Firehouse project in Boston, MA, the Athenaeum in Dallas, TX, and High Cotton in Lubbock, TX. The Firehouse project integrated architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture students to design a community space. The goal was to attract creative individuals to the space. The Athenaeum design was influenced by pedestrian traffic patterns near a new park in Dallas. High Cotton was designed to consolidate resources for the homeless in Lubbock, TX, incorporating tent shelters and permanent housing. Infographics depicted fire patterns in Boston and transportation/healthcare data.
The document provides information about Bannack, Montana as a potential filming location to represent Inverness in a film adaptation of Macbeth. Bannack is an old, abandoned gold mining town that resembles the descriptions of the depleted village of Inverness in the Macbeth script. The document describes the layout and buildings of Bannack, including the wooden chapel and central pavilion, and notes that crosses mark the graves on the outskirts of the village, matching details from the Inverness descriptions. Overall, the document argues that Bannack's eerie atmosphere as a forgotten town makes it a suitable stand-in for the setting of Inverness in the script.
The document summarizes a Percent for Art project for the New Hampshire State Archives & Division of Vital Records expansion and renovation. Three artworks were commissioned based on proposals received. Judy Dibble of Contoocook created a large-scale painting of William Plumer and his famous quote about preserving history. Gail Smuda of Concord photographed and recreated archival materials in an abstract triptych, allowing the public to view materials previously inaccessible. Deborah Skinner-Perez and Jennifer Swett collaborated on a work celebrating life at all stages, depicting a newborn cradled in a parent's hands surrounded by quilt blocks of New Hampshire residents' faces.
The Mancos Public Library strives to be at the heart of the Mancos Valley community. The newly built modern structure has aesthetic appeal with sloped walls and reflective glass that blend well with the surrounding mountain landscape. It serves both functional and artistic purposes for residents.
At Boyle Park stands a metal sculpture of a cowboy roping a calf, portraying the ranching culture prevalent in Mancos. The weathered piece is made from recycled materials by a local artist and has pride of place at the park entrance.
Art is everywhere in Mancos, from the old opera house to new murals, reflecting the town's balance of old western heritage and contemporary influences. The community and its artwork
The new Canadian War Museum in Ottawa was designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects based on the concept of the "regenerative landscape." The building emerges from the Ottawa River like nature regenerating after war, with a grass roof hybridizing into copper. It aims to attract diverse audiences and provide spaces for reflection, remembrance, and hope. Key elements include the Memorial Hall with its November 11 solar event and Regeneration Hall with sculptures representing renewal.
The Durst Organization is celebrating its 100-year history of development in New York City with a public exhibition at 4 Times Square running from August 26th through mid-November. The exhibition traces the history of New York City over the last 100 years and the role the Durst Organization played in developing the city's skyline. It showcases photos, videos, architectural models, and artifacts from the company's projects and the personal collection of Seymour Durst housed at Columbia University. As the exhibition commemorates its past, the Durst Organization looks toward continuing sustainable development in New York City with new residential buildings in 2016 and their first project in Astoria, Queens.
Mission Hall - Lenswood & Forest Range history displaylfrlh
The document summarizes the history of the Mission Hall in Forest Range, South Australia from 1909-1934. It describes how in 1910, local residents led by the Anglican minister Rev Everett decided to build a community hall for Anglican worship, social events, and entertainment. Mr JB Fry donated land for the building. The hall was constructed from 1913-1914 with contributions from the community. It was opened in 1914 by Lady Bosanquet and served the community for religious, social, and entertainment purposes for many years.
Mexico City is the capital and largest city in Mexico. One of the most important political, cultural, educational, and financial centers in North America. Founded in 1521, it is also one of the most populous and polluted cities in the world. Today, about 8.5 million people live in the city, and about 18 million live in the Greater Mexico City urban area. It has the second highest number of people in the world after Tokyo in Japan. The Aztec people were here before the Spanish came and established Mexico City. The City ceased to exist in 1928. Since then, there is only the Federal District.
This document summarizes Cassandra Bennett's presentation on preserving small town movie theaters and historic preservation practices. It discusses nationwide preservation efforts led by organizations like the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It then provides two case studies of theater preservation projects in West Tennessee - the restoration of the 1941 Park Theatre in McKenzie to serve as a multi-purpose community center, and the preservation of the 1927 Capitol Theatre in Union City which operates as a theatrical production venue called the Masquerade Theatre. The presentation considers how theaters are important community anchors worth preserving for their cultural and historical significance.
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DECEMBER 2005
Downtown Lowdown
written by Jennifer Yamnitz and Downtown Tucsonan Staff
{Send your Lowdown to Jamie Manser, jamie@downtowntucson.org}
OasisTucson Plans to Develop Greyhound Lot
Downtown’s revitalization is well underway, and the east end of Congress Street will be seeing an exciting
mix of projects take shape within the next few years. Right now, Jim Campbell of OasisTucson is putting
together ideas for a strategic development on the Greyhound Bus Station lot. Through a land swap with the
City of Tucson, Campbell has been granted first right of refusal on the lot, but he emphasizes that it’s his task
to create a design that the city will accept.
“One of the things that I am doing to differentiate our proposal from others is that we are going to move fairly
quickly,” said Campbell. “Though I had a 30-month first right of refusal, I told the city council, mayor, and (city
manager) Mike Hein that my goal was to come up with a conceptual plan within 120 days and then begin to
work through that with the City.”
Campbell plans to have a conceptual design and a rough economic pro forma ready to present to the city
council within the first quarter of 2006. Although nothing has been solidified at this time, Campbell says his
idea is to build an eight- to ten-story mixed-use tower. The bottom floor will be retail space that complements
the neighborhood and ties into the activities at the Rialto Theatre and Hotel Congress. Above the commercial
space, Campbell wants to offer approximately three levels of parking. The remaining floors will be residential.
Campbell added: “Part of the process is to talk to the people who are driving the Rio Nuevo project and make
sure we fulfill what they want to see on that side of Downtown.”
Central Bistro Set to Open in Train Depot
Downtown’s newest eatery, Central Bistro, opens this month in the historic Southern Pacific Depot located at
400 E. Toole. Owners Mark and Sonia Economou will be serving new American bistro cuisine with a fresh,
health-conscious approach to the menu. Currently, the Economous plan to have the restaurant open by
December 20 with a grand opening celebration to be held in January.
“My husband is a chef, and this has always been a dream of his,” said Sonia. “He was the executive chef of
Bistro Zin, and we were just waiting for the right time to open our own restaurant. That came a lot sooner than
we expected, but we didn’t see any reason to wait, so we jumped right in.”
The menu will feature classic dishes such as steak, chicken, and fish, accompanied by regional meals
including a New Orleans’-style “poor boy” sandwich. Average lunch prices will be approximately $14, while
dinner prices range from $12 to $25 per plate for entrées. Central Bistro will also house a friendly, upscale bar
where Tucsonans can enjoy a cocktail after work or before dinner.
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With the addition of Central Bistro, all of the retail space inside the Depot’s main building has been leased. The
restaurant has the capacity to hold just under 100 people in a colorful, modern space on the ground floor. The
Economous are also leasing room upstairs for banquet facilities and an office.
“We applaud their risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit because that’s what it takes to not only start a restaurant
but to be successful in that venture, said John Updike, City of Tucson real estate administrator. “We’re thrilled
to have them in the depot.”
El Nacimiento Celebrates the Holidays
Tucson’s distinctive character is the legacy of its diverse, multi-cultural history, and during the holidays the
Tucson Museum of Art celebrates the region’s special heritage with El Nacimiento. The exhibit is a grand
installation of a traditional Mexican nativity scene that is displayed each year in Casa Cordova, the city’s
oldest standing residence.
For the past 28 years, Maria Luisa Tena has created the Art Museum’s El Nacimiento to honor her mother.
When Tena was growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, her mother made a Nacimiento each year that Tena
says was even larger than the one in Casa Cordova. Almost every night, neighbors would stop by and ask to
see the fantastic display. Tena’s mother continued the tradition each Christmas until her death. At that point,
Tena began to build the display and was soon asked to bring it to the Art Museum.
The display is made up of more than 800 hand-painted, clay figurines, and it takes Tena and a helper more
than a month to put it together. El Nacimiento combines symbols from Spanish Catholicism with scenes from
Mexican life. It shows the story of the birth of Jesus with pilgrims venturing to Bethlehem and angels
trumpeting the news. In addition to the nativity scene, there are several temples and biblical figures depicting
other stories from Jesus’ life.
Interspersed throughout the religious setting are Mexican villagers shown in everyday activities. The detailed
houses are complete with miniature utensils for cooking, while horses, cows, and ducks fill the tiny farms.
Plants, glowing lights and flowing water finish the exhibit with a magical aura that fills an entire room within
Casa Cordova.
El Nacimiento will be on display in Casa Cordova at the Tucson Museum of Art through March 31. It is open
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The cost is $8 to view Casa
Cordova and other homes in the museum’s historic block. Call 624-2333 for details.
Construction of El Presidio de Tucson to Begin
Ground will be broken on December 8 for one of the signature elements of the Rio Nuevo Project—the
reconstruction of El Presidio de Tucson. The northeast corner of the original 11-acre site of the walled
compound considered the birthplace of the city of Tucson will be reconstructed with adobe walls, a watch
tower, interpretive exhibits, and enlivened by living history and docent-led tours. The site that will be
developed into this interpretive historic park is at the southwest corner of Church and Washington, north of the
Transamerica Building.
On-site archaeological work will be undertaken by Desert Archaeology, and in January, there will be a series
of adobe brick-making opportunities for the general public to get a hands-on feel for how Tucson’s early
structures were built. Construction of the presidio itself is expected to commence in February, with
completion by April 2007.
The general contractor for the project team is Means Design and Building Corp., a local firm that is known for
its work in stabilizing Tucson’s oldest adobe structures. One of Means’ recent projects was a three-roomed
adobe building on Court Avenue adjacent to the presidio site. The “triplex”, as it’s known, will be used for
rotating exhibits on Tucson’s cultural history.
El Presidio de Tucson is the “Downtown” element of the larger Tucson Origins Project, which also includes
the Mission San Agustin complex on the west side of the Santa Cruz River. Environmental work continues on
that site, where the Citizen’s Auto Stage bus barn is to be demolished to make way for the Convento, chapel,
granary, and other elements of the Mission complex.
While the Church and Washington site is the only location where reconstruction of the presidio structure is
planned, the master plan includes marking the entire perimeter of the compound, allowing visitors to get an
idea of the area the presidio covered. After 1775, the area now occupied by Tucson’s City Hall, the Old Pima
County Courthouse, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, Old Town Artisans, and the Transamerica
office tower was bounded by a wall defending the northernmost outpost of the Spanish in the Southwest.
US Bank Opens on Congress Street
Last month, US Bank opened a new branch at 1 East Congress Street. The location is open seven days a
week, serving personal banking customers as well as US Bank’s large and middle-market commercial,
small business, private banking and trust clients. Safe deposit boxes, night depository, and an ATM are also
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available at the bank.
“It’s been a very positive experience, being in the heart of Downtown,” said Anita Curran, branch manager.
“We are open every day and there has been a lot of curiosity about us from other banks and people passing
by.”
Six Tucson-area residents have been hired to staff the new branch, including one of Tucson’s most influential
40 under 40, Melissa Amado. Amando is a small business banking officer, and will be providing small
business banking financing programs to customers in Tucson.
The Congress location is U.S. Bank’s ninth branch in Tucson. Lobby hours are 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sundays.
Urban Adventure
On Saturday, November 19, more than twenty teams set out to complete the High Trek Adventure, an urban
adventure game that took place throughout Downtown, Fourth Avenue, and the University of Arizona. Teams
of two had to solve a dozen clues to find checkpoints using only public transportation and foot. Congratulations
to Bison Witches employees Molly Hale and Carly Whitt (a.k.a. team “Car-Mol-licious”) for winning the race.
They receive a two night stay and airfare for two to San Francisco.
Visit www.hightrekadventure.com to learn more.
El Tour de Tucson & El Tour Downtown Fiesta – Saturday,
November 19
Downtown Tucsonan Curtis Gunn took top honors at the 23rd annual Charter Funding El Tour de Tucson last
month, coming in first out of over 4,000 cyclists competing in the 109-mile bike race and fundraiser.
Clocking in at 4:21:23, Gunn, a West University Neighborhood resident, averaged a speed of 25.1 miles per
hour during the race, which began and ended on Granada Avenue south of Congress Street. Second place
went to Phoenician Nathan Mitchell, whose time was 4:21:59.
The first female finisher, Suzanne Sonye, placed 42nd overall, part of a large pack just behind the leaders at
4:22:30. Floyd Landis, who finished 9th in this year’s Tour de France, came in 5th place. Placing in first place
in the 109-mile tandem ride were Tucsonans Evan Unger and John Simonson, reaching the finish line in
4:22:29. As of press time, the results were unofficial.
Other rides included an 80-mile stretch, 66-miles, 35-miles and the 4-mile Kids Fun Ride. All told, a
record-setting 7,773 cyclists participated in El Tour de Tucson. Proceeds from the events benefited Tu Nidito,
a local non-profit organization providing services to children and their families as they deal with serious
illness and death.
Greeting the cyclists at the end of their grueling ride was the inaugural El Tour Downtown Fiesta, resplendent
with food vendors, children’s activities, massage therapists, musical performances, and a fiery grand finale
performance by pyrotechnic troupe Flam Chen.
The finale also included the Tucson Roller Derby girls, Molehill Orkestrah, Sunnyside High School Marching
Band, and performers dramatically lowered and raised by crane. A total of 75 participants wow’d the crowd
with their “Papa Boneshaker’s Combustible Revolution.”
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