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TUCSON HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 860549490 · $83K rev · operational · advocacy · www.preservetucson.org
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The Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation preserves architecturally significant buildings in Tucson, Arizona, with a focus on modernist and desert-responsive design. The organization acquires, restores, and operates historic properties like the Ball-Paylore House, which serves as a museum and educational site. It promotes awareness of Tucson’s architectural heritage through tours, programs, and partnerships, though public access is currently limited.

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what they do

direct service · 2
  • Public programming through immersive overnight experiences at the Ball-Paylore House Living History & Historic Skills Education
    Offers 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 Reuse
    Completed 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.
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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
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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.