Catlin Court Historic District facts for kids

Glendale Townsite – Catlin Court Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Catlin Court Historic District as viewed from 58th Drive
Location in Arizona
Location	Bounded by Gardenia Ave., 59th Ave., Palmarie Ave. and 58th Ave.
Built	1914 (1914)
Architectural style	Bungalow
NRHP reference No.	92000680 (original) 07001088 (increase)
Quick facts for kids Significant dates
Boundary increase	October 20, 2007 (2007-10-20)
Designated HD	June 9, 1992 (1992-06-09)

The Catlin Court Historic District is a special neighborhood in Glendale, Arizona. It was created in 1914. This area is important because it shows how Glendale grew a long time ago. It's like a living museum of old homes and history.

Glendale's Early Days

Glendale was started by William John Murphy in 1892. It officially became a town in 1910. At first, Glendale's economy relied on farming. Farmers grew many crops in the area.

How Glendale Grew

A big change happened in 1902. A Beet Sugar Factory was built in town. This factory helped Glendale grow a lot. More people moved to Glendale for jobs. This created a need for new homes.

Creating Catlin Court

Businessmen saw a chance to build more houses. Lafayette Myers, who was the president of Glendale State Bank, was one of them. Otto R. Hansen, a businessman from Wisconsin, was another. In 1914, Hansen divided his land into lots for homes. He named this new area "Catlin Court." He named it after his wife's maiden name.

Myers and A.A. Carrick, another local businessman, started a real estate company. They helped sell the lots in Catlin Court. This made Catlin Court the first planned neighborhood in Glendale. It was a big step for the city's growth.

Homes in Catlin Court

Most of the homes in Catlin Court are built in the bungalow style. Bungalows are cozy, often one-story houses. They usually have a wide front porch. You can still see many original bungalows here. Some famous ones include the Otto R. Hansen House and the C.M. Wood House.

The Catlin Court Historic District is found between Gardenia Avenue, 59th Avenue, Palmarie Avenue, and 58th Avenue. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1992. This means it's officially recognized as an important historical place. It was the first of ten districts in Glendale to get this special historical title.

Historic Houses of Catlin Court

Many old and interesting houses are found in the Catlin Court Historic District. These homes were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. They are also considered very important by local historical groups.

Victor Messinger House NRHP plaque

• The Victor Messinger House was built in 1897. It is located at 7141 N. 59th Avenue. Victor Messinger was Glendale's first city clerk. He also started the town's first library.
• The C.H. Tinker House was built in 1913. You can find it at 6838 N. 59th Drive.
• The McDaniels House is an old house from the early 1900s. The McDaniels family owned it in 1951. It is at 7123 W. 58th Avenue. This house has been used as a restaurant and other businesses.
• The Methodist Church parsonage house was built in 1898. It was moved to 7142 N. 58th Avenue. Today, it is an antique store.
• The C. E. Allen House was occupied by the Allen family in 1924. It is at 7142 N 58th Drive. Now, it is a furniture restoration and gift shop.
• The Bears & More House was built in 1920. It is located at 7146 N. 58th Avenue.
• The W.W. Ireland House was built in 1919. It is at 7213 N. 58th Avenue. W.W. Ireland was a local worker who made things from tin and sheet metal.
• The Collins Stone House was built in 1941. It is located at 7214 N 58th Avenue.
• The J.F. Eberle Rental House was built in 1921. It is at 7221 N. 58th Avenue. J.F. Eberle was an early pioneer. He was involved in Glendale's dry goods and grocery businesses.
• The Verne Whitney House was built around 1919. It is located at 7162 N. 58th Avenue. Whitney was a mail carrier for rural areas.
• The W.G. Bell House was built in 1940. It is at 7240 N. 58th Avenue.
• The C.H. Keaton House was built in 1920. It is located at 7308 N. 58th Avenue.
• The Frank Carden House was built in 1936. It is at 7149 N. 58th Drive. Frank Carden owned a men's clothing store. He also became a justice of the peace.
• The Phillip Marshall House was built in 1930. It is located at 7153 N. 58th Drive. Philip Marshall was a co-owner of the Marshall Brothers Barber Shop.
• The Christian Church Bungalow was built in 1917. It is at 7154 N. 58th Drive. This is the only bungalow church in Arizona. It is now called Manor at Catlin Court.
• The Harry Madison House was built in 1920. It is located at 7157 N. 58th Drive. Harry H. Madison owned a bakery in Glendale.
• The Floyd Holmes Sine House was built around 1917. It is at 7163 N. 58th Drive. Floyd was one of the Sine brothers. They started the Sine Hardware Store.
• The C.M. Wood House was built in 1919. It is located at 7222 N. 58th Drive. It belonged to G. W. Protzman and later to Mr. Wood, a well-known pharmacist.
• The E.J. Barnes/Sharp House was built in 1919. It is at 7229 N. 58th Drive.
• The Delbert Lower/ J.A. Ireland House was built in 1918. It is located at 7230 N. 58th Drive.
• The Appleby/McRuer House was built in 1917. It is at 7248 N. 58th Drive. It belonged to G. A. Appleby, a bank president. Later, Duncan McRuer, a high school principal, lived there.
• The Green McAbee/ J.C. Kenton House was built in 1918. It is located at 7302 N. 58th Drive.
• The C.E. Walker House was built in 1928. It is at 7321 N. 58th Drive.
• The Meyer House was built in the early 1900s. It is located at 7138 N 57th Drive.
• The First Baptist Church Parsonage House was built in 1919. It is at 7150 N 57th Avenue.
• The Apartments were built in the early 1900s. They are located at 7153 N 57th Drive.
• The Julio Sancet House (also known as the Hickman House) was built in 1919. It is at 7158 North 57th Avenue. Julio Sancet, a local rancher, lived here for many years.
• The Myrtle Apartments were built in the early 1900s. They are on the corner of Myrtle Avenue & 57th Drive.
• The F.M. Staggs House was built in 1919. It is at 5804 W. Myrtle Avenue. Frank M. Staggs was a local carpenter and builder.
• The Kenneth L. Alien House was built in the early 1900s. It is located at 5808 W. Myrtle Avenue.
• The Wadia Daou/ Mansour Daou House was built in 1935. It is at 5824 W. Myrtle.
• The Otto Hansen House was built in 1917. It is at 5834 W. Myrtle. This was the home of Otto Hansen, who created the Catlin Court neighborhood.
• The House at 5808 W. Northview Avenue was built in 1930.
• The Eberle Rental House was built in 1920. It is at 5819 W. Northview Avenue.
• The Monterey Style House was built in 1940. It is located at 5820 W. Northview Avenue.
• The Louis Myers House was built in 1918. It is at 5803 W. State Avenue. Louis Myers was the president of the Glendale State Bank. He helped a lot in developing Catlin Court.
• The David Roberts House was built in 1920. It is at 5808 W. State. It was built for Reverend Roberts, a minister of the Glendale First Methodist church.
• The Kalas House was built in 1927. It is at 5811 W. State Street. Dr. William Kalas, who was once the mayor of Glendale, lived here.
• The Roberts House was built in 1925. It is located at 5812 W. State Avenue.
• The Earl Smith House was built in 1945. It is at 5819 W. State Avenue.
• The Isaac Imes House was built in 1920. It is at 5823 W. State Street. Isaac Imes was a teacher and school principal. One of Glendale's elementary schools is named after him.
• The C.A. Jemison House was built in 1919. It is at 5824 W. State Street. C.A. Jemison was a cashier for the First National Bank of Glendale.
• The J.D. Howell House was built in 1919. It is at 5854 W. State Avenue. John David Howell was a building contractor. He designed and built the first Glendale High School.
• The William E. Argo House was built in the early 1900s. It is at 5811 W. Gardenia Avenue.
• The Russell Carr House was built in the early 1900s. It is located at 5808 W. Gardenia Avenue.