activities · 2
what they do
direct service · 2
- Public programming through immersive overnight experiences at the Ball-Paylore House Living History & Historic Skills EducationOffers individual overnight immersive experiences at the Ball-Paylore House, providing public access to historic preservation through experiential programming.
- Restoration and stewardship of the Ball-Paylore House Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive ReuseCompleted Phase I restoration of the Ball-Paylore House in fall 2019, resulting in a 2020 Arizona Governor's Heritage Honor Preservation Award and City of Tucson Historic Landmark designation in October 2020. The organization proactively secured private equity loan funding, developed a purchase plan, and purchased the property before it was listed on the market.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Collaborative preservation model development preservation_model_developmentCreates innovative and practical preservation models, particularly for complex architectural types like modern houses, through partnerships with government, communities, and organizations to ensure long-term viability.
- Comprehensive architectural preservationPreserves a broad range of built heritage—including historic, modern, and recent architectural works—through active conservation of buildings and structural features as expressions of cultural history.
- Geographic expansion of preservation efforts geographic_expansionExpands the reach and impact of preservation initiatives across Tucson and Southern Arizona to strengthen regional stewardship of architectural heritage.
- Public education in historic preservation public_educationBuilds public understanding of and commitment to historic preservation through educational programs, tours, and community engagement that highlight the value of architectural heritage.
- Regionally-responsive preservation approach regionally-responsive architectureAdvances preservation strategies that are specifically adapted to the desert region’s arid climate, vernacular architectural traditions, economic context, and design influences, ensuring cultural and environmental relevance.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Ball-Paylore House Museum
Preservation and operation of a 1952 modernist house designed by Arthur T. Brown, offering educational tours and overnight immersive stays
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Benjamin Supply Funder — Contributed to the preservation of the Ball-Paylore House.
- Designtex Funder — Contributed to the preservation of the Ball-Paylore House.
- Hotel Congress Funder — Contributed to the preservation of the Ball-Paylore House.
- IconicHouses.org Network — The Ball-Paylore House is a member of this international consortium of 20th Century House Museums.
- Jaclo Funder — Contributed to the preservation of the Ball-Paylore House.
- Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historical Preservation Funder — Contributed to the preservation of the Ball-Paylore House.
- business sector partners Partner — Partners with business sector organizations to develop preservation strategies.
- government Partner — Partners with local, state, and federal government to develop preservation strategies.
- neighborhoods Partner — Partners with neighborhoods to develop preservation strategies.
- non profit sector partners Partner — Partners with non-profit sector organizations to develop preservation strategies.
- stakeholder groups Partner — Partners with stakeholder groups to develop preservation strategies.