The Story neighborhood is one of Phoenix's first historic districts. Its 602 homes date from the late 1920s and span a variety of architectural styles, including Spanish Colonial Revival, English Tudor, Craftsman bungalows and transitional ranch. Homes are listed on both the federal and state registers of historic places. The neighborhood is bounded by McDowell Road, Roosevelt Street, Seventh Avenue and Grand Avenue. It is governed by the Story Preservation Association, a non-profit group consisting of Story residents. The association was started in 1984.
Neighbors enjoy proximity to downtown with Chase Field ballpark close by, as well as Symphony Hall and other cultural venues, restaurants and art galleries, and the abillity to hop on the light rail for trips to Tempe and Mesa.
Neighborhood updates
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Book Club
Join the neighborhood bookworms for fun and intellectual stimulation every month.
Blockwatch
A newsletter from the Maryvale CAO is available on the Blockwatch page...
Here is a pdf of the law concerning door-to-door solicitors
Historic Preservation
Dave Stanton's second very informative article on historic preservation
Property Tax Reduction Program
One of the benefits os living in a historic district is the property tax reduction. Learn more here.
Alley Lights available from APS
APS has an inexpensive program to install lights in the alleys. More info.
Just for Fun!
Long-time neighbor Patricia Wakefield reminds us of when the circus animals paraded up 15th Avenue on their way to the Coliseum for the Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Sustainability and Historic Preservation
An article by our Prez about the above
New sound wall coming
Construction of the sound wall is scheduled to begin on or about October 24, 2011.
Agenda for the next SPA meeting
Recent SPA Minutes
Download a copy (pdf) of the minutes of Steering Committee meetings
Storytimes
A couple of newsletters are available online.
Despite a glitch in converting the July StoryTime (1.9 Mg) to pdf, it is available here, although its appearance leaves a little to be desired.
Here's a link to the June StoryTime (2.2 Mg)
Animal Shelters
Our animal shelter page is in the process of being updated, but it is still quite useful, as most organizations have not changed. Sonoran Tails Magazine also maintains a listing. You might also try this listing on Historic Phoenix's website.
Visual Award Winners Past and Present
We just added a gallery of photos of Visual Award winners - Past and Present. Check it out.
Steering Committee minutes
Visual Award
QUICK LINKS
- Check traffic from the ADOT traffic cameras in the tunnel and beyond
- State Historic Preservation Office
- Find City building permit info on the web
- Take a bite out of crime
- Property ID forms available from the City
- Register your pet with the PetPal
- Remove a pet you no longer have
- What to do with lost or found pets
- Next uncontained trash pick-up
- Contractor Survey
- Houses on the 2010 Home Tour
- Map of our historic neighborhood on the City's website
