BRENTWOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT

The Brentwood Historic District consists of several subdivisions platted between 1926 and 1946. Although Ranch and Period Revival-style houses dominate the streetscape of the district, a few Southwest and Bungalow-style dwellings are also found, as are a number of unstyled homes. Governor George W. P. Hunt (Arizona’s first governor) resided at 1679 East McDowell Road until his death in 1934. His mansion was demolished in the 1950s to make way for the commercialization of McDowell.

Brentwood was developed during the city’s booming building periods before, during and after World War II. Early on, the developer touted the neighborhood’s “modestly priced homes . . . with city water, gas and electricity,” according to city records. And though a good bargain, the homes still offered such “modern” features as hardwood flooring. Brentwood appears today much as it did in the early to mid-20th century, retaining a high level of integrity in both its architecture and setting. Viewed in its entirety, the neighborhood is a largely intact assemblage of moderately valued houses with a diversity of architectural styles. Despite the commercial encroachment on two sides and the construction of freeways on the other two sides, the district has managed to maintain its historical residential characteristics and feeling.

Information courtesy of  Greater Coronado Neighborhood and AZ Central and National Register of Historic Places

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