6th Avenue Hotel-Windsor Hotel facts for kids
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6th Avenue Hotel - Windsor Hotel
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The New Windsor Hotel
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 Location in Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Location | 546 W. Adams Street Phoenix, Arizona |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1893 |
| Architectural style | Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 85002041 |
| Added to NRHP | September 4, 1985 |
The 6th Avenue Hotel - Windsor Hotel, now known as the New Windsor Hotel, is a very old building in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the only hotel from the 1800s that is still in use in the original part of Phoenix. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it is recognized as an important part of history.
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History of the New Windsor Hotel
Phoenix Grows Up
In 1881, Phoenix officially became a city. One of the biggest changes that helped Phoenix grow was the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s. This made Phoenix a very important place for trade in Arizona.
- In 1888, the city offices moved into a new City Hall building.
- In 1889, Phoenix became the capital of the Arizona Territory. This meant important government offices moved there from Prescott.
Building the Hotel
Because Phoenix was growing so fast, more places were needed for people to live and stay. In 1893, a businessman named A.D. Walsh built a hotel. He named it the 6th Avenue Hotel. It was located at what is now 6th Avenue and Adams Street. The building was originally a two-story structure made of brick. It was built in the Victorian style, which was popular back then.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, the hotel changed its name and look:
- In 1925, the hotel was renamed the Windsor Hotel.
- In the 1930s, the Windsor Hotel got a big update. A third story was added to the building. This new part had a stucco finish on its south and west walls.
- A new brick section was also added to the front. This mixed the old Victorian style with a more modern look.
- In the 1950s, the hotel was renamed again to the "New" Windsor Hotel.
Today, the building is no longer used as a hotel. Instead, it provides affordable homes for older people in downtown Phoenix.
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.
The Windsor Hotel was added to this important list on September 4, 1985. Its special reference number is 85002041. On the list, it is called the "6th Avenue Hotel-Windsor Hotel." The time period that made it historically important was from 1875 to 1899.
Gallery
- Inside the New Windsor Hotel
(formerly the 6th Avenue Hotel - Windsor Hotel)
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This is the service desk of the historic Windsor Hotel.
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This is the hotel's lobby.
