Today's excursion was a trip to the Riordan Mansion State Historical Park. This building is an Arizona treasure, built in 1904 and designed by the same architect who designed the El Tovar in Grand Canyon. The house is a great example of Arts and Crafts style, featuring rustic Ponderosa pine log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand split wood shingles. The residence was the home of the two Riordan brothers who owned the Arizona Lumber Company.
The brothers married sisters and built this 13,000 square foot residence for both families. It is actually two separate 6,000 square foot homes connected by a common room which was used for recreation by both families.
The homes were very modern for the time, with indoor plumbing and electric lights. Much of the furniture and belongings in the home were original including pieces by Stickley and Tobey Furniture Company.
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