Wrigley Mansion, Phoenix (must see)
The Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix is a landmark building constructed between 1929 and 1931 by chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. It is also known as William Wrigley Jr. Winter Cottage and as La Colina Solana.
Architect Earl Heitschmidt of Los Angeles designed the home at a cost of $1.2 million, in a combination of styles including Spanish Colonial. It has 24 rooms, 12 bathrooms, and over 16,000 square feet (1,500 m2). Much of the extensive tilework was shipped to Phoenix from Wrigley's own factory in Catalina, hauled by mule to the site.
The Wrigleys maintained other residences in Chicago; Philadelphia; Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; Catalina Island; and Pasadena, and used this, the smallest of the houses, for only a few weeks a year. William Wrigley died in 1932, shortly after its completion.
In July 1992, Geordie Hormel bought the mansion and made it available for meetings, conventions and similar functions. Due to zoning regulation, The Wrigley Mansion must operate as a private club.
The Wrigley Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The mansion has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. The mansion has been a popular place for weddings and has been Winner of The Knot Weddings for 2011, 2009, and 2008.
Architect Earl Heitschmidt of Los Angeles designed the home at a cost of $1.2 million, in a combination of styles including Spanish Colonial. It has 24 rooms, 12 bathrooms, and over 16,000 square feet (1,500 m2). Much of the extensive tilework was shipped to Phoenix from Wrigley's own factory in Catalina, hauled by mule to the site.
The Wrigleys maintained other residences in Chicago; Philadelphia; Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; Catalina Island; and Pasadena, and used this, the smallest of the houses, for only a few weeks a year. William Wrigley died in 1932, shortly after its completion.
In July 1992, Geordie Hormel bought the mansion and made it available for meetings, conventions and similar functions. Due to zoning regulation, The Wrigley Mansion must operate as a private club.
The Wrigley Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The mansion has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. The mansion has been a popular place for weddings and has been Winner of The Knot Weddings for 2011, 2009, and 2008.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Sight Name: Wrigley Mansion
Sight Location: Phoenix, USA (See walking tours in Phoenix)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Phoenix, USA (See walking tours in Phoenix)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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