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Inside
JUNE 2021
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER! WILLO PHOTO BOOK 2022 WILLO HOME TOUR
Have a Wonderful Almost Ready Date Moved to
Summer! Update Inside February 20, 2022
A M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E W I L L O N E I G H B O R H O O D A S S O C I AT I O N
Inside
President’s Report
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Dr. Robert L. Cannon
Looking Forward
to the Summer!
3RD/5TH PROJECT STATUS WILLOPHX.COM, Inside Willo, The Official
As of this writing, we are waiting for Phoenix Willo Historic Neighborhood Facebook
City Council to approve the funding for this page, and I post on NextDoor as needed. The
project. While we wait for this critical next new Committee may suggest other social
step, the planning process continues. In July, media communication platforms, but it takes
we expect a planning ZOOM call sponsored by volunteer time to manage such resources.
the City of Phoenix as we near the final stages More to follow.
of planning by the City.
FALL SCHEDULE
WILLO HOME TOUR 2022 - We plan to return to in-person Willo
DATE MOVED Neighborhood Association board meetings,
Since we cannot compete with the Super Bowl the return of Friday Happy Hours, and
on February 13th, the Committee has moved have begun planning a potential “Celebrate
the Home Tour date to February 20th, 2022, Willo” social event near the end of October.
President’s day weekend. Having missed this Additionally, we will schedule the Fall Willo
year’s event due to Covid precautions, we are Yard Sale. The details for these events will be
looking forward to an exciting event next year published in the September Issue of Inside
showcasing our beautiful neighborhood. Willo. There will be no July or August issues.
ABOUT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY WILLO NEIGHBORHOOD
THE COVER I have asked several board members to meet ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETINGS
83 W. Encanto and provide direction, suggestions, and There will be no meetings in July or August.
possible changes to Willo’s communication Please check WILLOPHX.COM for updated
Cover Photo by strategy. With the ever-changing neighborhood information. The June meeting
Diana Herman,
Monte Vista demographics and higher than usual turnover agenda is on page 17.
in the neighborhood, we want to ensure we Thank you for being a part of Willo; Please
communicate effectively. Presently, we use have a wonderful and safe summer! ●
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L LO/ 3Hello Willo!!
Pre-Order the
Willo Photo Book
now to ensure
a copy of the
limited first
printing.
Look for the
pre-purchase
button at
WILLOPHX.COM
Please Contact Diana Herman at
DCHERMAN@MSN.COMInside
Willo Contacts
Willo Board of Directors HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
dr . r o b ert can n on ( president) rlcannon7@gmail.com 602-421-6024
br ad b rau er (v ice pre si de nt) brad@bradbrauer.com 602-690-1400
opal wagn er (secretary) opal.wagner@gmail.com 520-444-5698
l i n d a d o esch er (t re asurer) ldoescher@kcpagels.com 602-618-1349
a n n b o m m er sb ach bommer1948@gmail.com 623-330-3203
e r ika gagn o n eleigh3@gmail.com 480-277-2845
k u sh go van i kush.m.govani@gmail.com 317-847-9081
c har l en e gu m gumzy@aol.com 602-245-0383
s a n d r a l efco v ich lefcovichmoreno@gmail.com 347-446-9874
w. aar o n m o n taño se arle s wsearles@gmail.com 602-316-2928
je rem y sch ach te r jeremys@fairwaymc.com 480-703-8088
ja m es varel a cocinavarela@gmail.com 602-663-1069
patr ice wappel iwilliam@cox.net 602-248-0408 WILLO WEBSITE
The Willo website, www.willophx.com, contains
information on neighborhood activities, committees, and
Committees board meetings. The website is frequently updated and
contains an archive of Inside Willo editions. During Home
Tour season, tickets for the event can be purchased
3.5 T R A F F I C & S A F E T Y AC T I O N C O M M I T T E E online.
o pal wagn er opal.wagner@gmail.com 520-444-5698
WILLO HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION BOARD
B LO C K WATC H , G A I N E V E N T & W I L LO PA R K S The Willo Historic Neighborhood Association Board
b rad b rau er , ch a i r brad@bradbrauer.com 602-690-1400 was established in the early 1980s. The members are
volunteers and are elected every two years in March. The
BY L AWS R E V I E W association does not collect dues and is not a Home
a nn b o m m ersb ach, c ha i r bommer1948@gmail.com 623-330-3203 Owners' Association (HOA). Rather, its function is to
serve the collective well being of the neighborhood.
C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S T R AT E GY C O M M I T T E E Meetings are typically held the second Thursday of each
k ush go van i kush.m.govani@gmail.com 317-847-9081 month at 6:30 pm at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel. All res-
s a nd r a l efco v ich lefcovichmoreno@gmail.com 347-446-9874 idents of Willo are invited to attend. Agendas are available
w. aar o n m o n taño se arle s wsearles@gmail.com 602-316-2928 online prior to the meeting at willophx.com.
j e rem y sch ach ter jeremys@fairwaymc.com 480-703-8088
INSIDE WILLO MAGAZINE
C O M M U N I T Y AC T I O N O F F I C E R This free newsletter is published monthly (excluding July &
o f f icer b en h ar ri s benjamin.harris@phoenix.gov 602-361-4501 August) by a committee headed by Willo volunteers. Willo
neighbors are encouraged to submit neighborhood news,
H I S TO R I C R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D R E N E WA L tidbits, photos and articles (between 250-500 words) by
gen e n an ce genenance1@yahoo.com 602-252-5397 the 10th of each month. We reserve the right to: edit as
needed, attribute to the submitting neighbor (with the
H O M E TO U R 20 22 C O M M I T T E E street they live on where appropriate), determine which is-
t er esa f o n tan a, c o-c ha i r 2022wht@gmail.com 480-540-7744 sue the information may be printed and use content on our
br ad l ey b r au er , co-c ha i r 2022wht@gmail.com website and in neighborhood promotional materials. The
Willo Neighborhood Association is not responsible for nor
I N S I D E W I L LO N E WS L E T T E R endorses the editorial content in Inside Willo. Inside Willo
s a n d r a l efco v ich, c ha i r lefcovichmoreno@gmail.com 347-446-9874 does not accept political campaign ads. A copy of Inside
megan d esm o n d ma rti nez ( ad sa le s manager) Willo is also posted to the Willo website each month.
megan@desmonddesign.com 602-799-4295
CITY OF PHOENIX HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
r a lph gro o m (art di rect or) www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic
di an a h er m an , phot ogra p he r dcherman@msn.com 602-625-7358 Historic@phoenix.gov 602-261-8699
Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., 3rd Floor
K L E A N S T R E E T S / YA R D S A L E NOTE: Walk-in hours are 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday
pat rice wappel , chai r iwilliam@cox.net 602-248-0408 through Friday (Excluding holidays). Customers must sign in
by 4:00 pm and may continue their business transaction
LUMINARIAS through close of business at 5:00 pm.
c h r is n o rto n , chai r VividViews@gmail.com 480-559-9775
EXTERIOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM
SOCIAL COMMITTEE www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic/historicincentives/historic-
ni kki arm stro n g, cha i r happinesstogo@gmail.com 602-254-3692 preservation-exterior-rehabilitation-assistance-program
SOCIAL MEDIA CITY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
je rem y sch ach te r, cha i r jeremys@fairwaymc.com 480-703-8088 General Information 602-262-7344
Graffiti Removal 602-534-4444
T H E O F F I C I A L W I L LO P H OTO B O O K C O M M I T T E E Free Paint for Graffiti Removal 602-495-0323
ja m es varel a, co -c ha i r cocinavarela@gmailcom 602-663-1069 Grafitti Reward Tip LIne 602-262-7327
di an a h er m an , co-c ha i r dcherman@msn.com 602-625-7358 Landlord/Tenant Counseling 602-534-4444, ext. 3
Property Maintenance Violations 602-262-7844
WEBSITE COMMITTEE Grants Administration 602-534-4444
l i n d a d o esch er, co-cha i r ldoescher@kcpagels.com 602-618-1349
k u sh go van i, co - cha i r kush.m.govani@gmail.com 317-847-9081 PHOENIX POLICE
Officer Ben Harris/Willo Representative
W E LC O M E TO W I L LO C O M M I T T E E benjamin.harris@phoenix.gov 602-361-4501
c a r l sch u r tz, cha i r musiccarl@gmail.com 805-586-5773 Crimestop 602-262-6151
City Councilmember/District 4:
W I L LO K I D S C L U B Hon. Laura Pastor
s hery l h aar m an , c o-c ha i r slhaarman@aol.com 480-223-7682 council.district.4@phoenix.gov 602-262-7447
va lerie l an e, co -cha i r valerielane@hotmail.com
DISCLAIMER: All editorial content and some photos in Inside Willo
are the property of the Willo Historic District Board for use in Inside
ZONING COMMITTEE Willo. No copies may be reprinted electronically or otherwise without
t om d o esch er, cha i r tfdoescher@gmail.com 480-695-3506 the written consent of the Willo President or board.
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L LO/ 5Inside
From the Editor
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Sandra Lefcovich
Already, June 2021!
THIS YEAR IS GOING BY SO Martinez, we have created a set of standard an update). The Social Committee is busy
quickly, but this is almost welcome after the Advertising Guidelines. At the May 13th planning Happy Hours again in the fall,
relative monotony of 2020, isn’t it? Willo Neighborhood Association Board and they are looking for hosts… The Home
You may know that as one of our Meeting, the Board unanimously voted Tour Committee does not stop planning
essential communication tools, Inside to approve these guidelines effective either, so there is still lots of activity if you
Willo is quickly becoming much more immediately. You can read the guidelines are looking to get involved! Contacts for
than a neighborhood magazine. Our on WILLOPHX.COM. individual committees are on page 5.
distribution range now extends to city As every year, Inside Willo will be taking Inside Willo will be back in print with the
and state officials, the Phoenix Historic a summer break during July and August. September issue. In the meantime, you can
Preservation Office, and the Arizona Many committees, however, will not be take this opportunity to read back through
Room at Burton Barr public library. on hiatus. The Willo Photo Book team, archived issues going back to 2011, which
In consultation with Bob Cannon, for example, will be pretty busy getting are available on WILLOPHX.COM.
Linda Doescher, and Megan Desmond- ready to publish the book (see page 15 for Have a great summer! ●
Willo Zoning Committee Update
PROPOSED RAISING CANE'S
TO 2816 N. 7 AVENUE
TH
BY TO M D O E S C H E R (C A M B R I D G E )
RAISING CANE’S HAS SUBMITTED increase noise, odors, glare, and gas fumes (48 hours prior to the start of the hearing) at
a request for a Zoning Adjustment Hearing into surrounding neighborhoods. Finally, zoning.adjustment@phoenix.gov. Indicate
for 2816 N. 7th Avenue, and it is scheduled we could not find any hardships which Item Number ZA-227-21.
to be heard on June 17, 2021 at 1:30 pm were not self-imposed by the applicant.
through a virtual meeting. They are asking The Committee reported their findings ARIZONA OPERA
for use permits to allow a two lane drive at the May Board Meeting. The Board voted On April 15, 2021, the Arizona Opera
thru and outdoor dining. Additionally, they unanimously to oppose Raising Cane’s and Company requested and was granted
are requesting variances for landscape send a letter of opposition to the Zoning permission to allow two deviations from
setbacks of 12 foot from the street (25 ft Adjustment Hearing Officer. The letter is the City’s sign code. The Willo Zoning
required), allow zero foot setback on the posted on WILLOPHX.COM. Committee did not oppose the banner
west side of the property (10 ft required) The Committee encourages residents signs but did voice opposition to the
and 6 foot setback on the south side of the to participate at the hearing. You can access proposed color temperature of the halo
property (10 ft required). The Willo Zoning the meeting either by: LED sign.
Committee met to review their request The hearing officer granted a color
and did not find any reason to support the ■ SUBMITTING A WRITTEN COMMENT temperature of 4000K, but it must be
request. It was felt that a drive thru fast on the agenda item at zoning.adjustment@ dimmed to half strength at 10:30 pm.
food restaurant at the intersection of 7th phoenix.gov. indicate Item Number ZA- Although the color temperature was not
Avenue and Thomas Rd would increase cut 227-21. what we requested, dimming does cut
thru traffic in Willo. The restaurant would ■ REGISTER TO SPEAK on the agenda item nightly glare into Willo. ●
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Zoning: Raising Caine's
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Letter from Willo
Continued on page 11
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Zoning: Raising Caine's
Letter from Willo
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
(Continued from page 9)
Bylaws
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
ASSOCIATION BYLAWS
BY A N N B O M M E R S B AC H ( W I N D S O R )
THE WILLO BYLAWS COMMITTEE the navigation bar. After approval of the of presidential term limits.
is proposing changes to the Association amendments, the approved bylaws will be ■ Article IV – Officers, Section 4: Removal
bylaws. Bylaws may be amended by a 2/3 vote posted to the Association website. of “Vice President shall be present during
of the Board, subject to approval by a 2/3 vote the designated voting period.” This
of the members voting at any meeting of the The changes and amendments include: applies to in-person voting which has been
members. The proposed changes will be ■ Formatting changes throughout the discontinued.
presented for a vote at the June 2021 Board document. ■ Article V – Election and Voting
meeting. You may review the bylaws with ■ Article II – Membership, Section 6: Procedures Sections 1 through 8 have been
proposed redlined edits on the Association Removal of posting of unapproved minutes amended to remove in-person voting and to
website at www.willophx.com by navigating to the Association website. include electronic voting with paper ballots
to General Board Info under Residents on ■ Article IV – Officers, Section 3: Removal available on request. ●
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L L O / 11Inside
Art
Summer Art Shows HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Around the Valley
BY P H I L I P TA L A R I C O ( E D G E M O N T )
AS INSIDE WILLO TAKES A FEW The Phoenix Art Museum over generations of learning to come
months off for the summer, there are a – Ann Morton: The Violet together “all at once” under the weaver’s
plethora of art shows around the valley Protest hand.
where you can see great art and stay cool. (now through September 5th, 2021) Check out their website for hours and
Ann Morton’s large-scale installation admission fees: www.heard.org.
explores traditional fiber techniques as a
Phoenix Art
conceptual tool for aesthetic and social Harold Lohner at
Museum communication, which examines society Fair Trade Cafe
“Fearless as a whole. We see ourselves as bystanders, (July 2021)
Fashion: Rudi
Gernreich”
participants, victims, and perpetrators. If you missed his solo exhibit at the Mesa
Entitled The Violet Protest, this large- Museum of Contemporary Art, you can
scale installation seeks to unite makers of check out his monoprints at Fair Trade
varying political ideologies and encourage Cafe during the month of July. Arizona
bipartisan collaboration. Ms. Morton artist Harold Lohner is a printmaker and
continues to work on this installation in font designer who rarely makes print
person on various dates at the museum. editions. Instead, through bold, graphic
Check out their website for hours and shapes, Lohner captures the human figure
admission fees: www.phxart.org. in patterned layers and colors to create
striking monoprints and one-of-a-kind
Heard Museum - All At artist books. His subject matter centers on
Once: The Life of Navajo male identity and dual concepts of revealed
Weaving individuality versus concealed anonymity.
(now through September 26th, 2021) The ideas and themes behind Lohner’s
All at Once: The Gift of Navajo Weaving work come from historical art and
showcases 46 exquisite textiles from typography found in books, magazines,
contemporary Navajo weavers. All at classic and nostalgic film titles, flea markets,
Once has been made possible by the and online sources, which he interprets and
generous donation of longtime Heard puts his own unique stamp on.
Museum members and supporters, Mark Check out their website for hours: www.
Phoenix Art Museum – and Julie Dalrymple. These textiles, plus azfairtrade.com. ●
“Fearless Fashion: Rudi dozens more, now reside
Gernreich” in the Heard Museum’s
(now through September 26th, 2021) permanent collection.
Through more than 80 ensembles Artist statements from
and a collection of original sketches, leading Navajo weavers
letters, photographs, and newly filmed are featured throughout
oral histories, Fearless Fashion: Rudi this exhibition, including
Gernreich explores the social changes and Marlowe Katoney, Marilou
cultural impact of fashion designer Rudi Schultz, and sisters Barbara
Gernreich (1922 - 1985), best known for Teller Ornelas and Lynda
his innovative and body-positive creations Teller Pete. In their own
such as the topless swimsuit, the thong, words, weavers share their
unisex clothing and pantsuits for women. sources of inspiration and
Rudi’s legacy continues to influence today’s the way family heritage,
Harold Lohner at
fashion trends and the current notions of technique, materials, and Fair Trade Coffee
beauty, gender, and identity. knowledge have built up
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L L O / 13Inside
A Willo Project
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
The Willo Photo Book
Spring Update
BY W P B E D I TO R I A L T E A M
INSIDE WILLO MAGAZINE WILL and the introduction. James Varela is the The book will have a preface by a well-
be taking a break for the summer, but the Board Liaison, Cassandra Larsen is in known writer who was raised in Willo: more
Willo Photo Book team will continue to charge of procurement, and Linda Doescher about that in the September issue of this
work on the project. The Production team is the financial guru. Principal photography magazine! The cover of the Willo Photo
met on May 8th for a progress update, cover is by Diana Herman, Kat Soderberg, Erika Book will also be revealed in the September
selection, and to determine the agenda Gagnon, and John Woodcock. Aerial drone issue.
for the summer. The photographers, shots and additional photography by Daniel As of the writing of this article, the pre-
researchers, and writers will be busy Koenig. sales of the Willo Photo Book are over 100
working on their particular responsibilities. Primary photography is now complete. books! ●
On the schedule are photo selection, a lot of Over the summer, the photographers will
proofreading, and layout discussions with be editing, selecting, and arranging all the The Willo Photo Book Team
the printer. photographs of beautiful Willo homes. comprises all-volunteer, all-
Nikki Armstrong writes the history Most of the text is now complete, and Willo residents who are 100%
of Willo. Regina Harris writes the home proofreading will begin. The researchers committed to this project.
descriptions. Jan O’Rourke writes the and writers are poring over the text to All proceeds of the book will
architecture text. Venancio Berrocoso and ensure that all the details, including the go directly to benefit the Willo
Sandra Lefcovich write additional stories history of Willo, are accurate. Neighborhood.
To Pre-order Your Copy of the Willo Photo Book,
VISIT WILLOPHX.COM!
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WNA Meeting Agenda
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
JUNE 10 , 2021
(THURSDAY)
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS POSTED ON WILLOPHX.COM
AGENDA
Welcome and Introductions Communication Strategy
Bob Cannon Kush, Sandra, Jeremey & Aaron
Approval of MAY Minutes Inside Willo
Opal Wagner Sandra Lefcovich
Financial Reports Social Media
Linda Doescher Jeremy Schachter
Street Improvement Committee By-Law Change Process
Opal Wagner Ann Bommersbach
"CELEBRATE WILLO EVENT" Social Committee
Erika Gagnon and Kush Govani Nikki Armstrong
Zoning Home Tour 2022
Tom Doescher Brad Brauer and Teresa Fontana
Block Watch Other Committees as Needed
Brad Brauer Old Business
New Business
Willo residents should contact Linda Doescher
at ldoescher@kcpagels.com for ZOOM links and instructions.
Alternatively, visit WILLOPHX.COM or THE OFFICIAL WILLO
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD FACEBOOK PAGE for
instructions on ZOOM access.
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
N E X T M E E T I N G I S O N S E P T E M B E R 9 , 2 0 2 1
I N P E R S O N AT T H E FA I R F I E L D H O T E L C E N T R A L / V I R G I N I A
(NO MEETINGS IN JULY OR AUGUST)
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L L O / 17Please visit
WILLOPHX.COM
to stay informed
of the latest
neighborhood news
and announcements.
You can also find
archived issues of Inside
Willo dating back to
2011, neighborhood
history and photos.
InsideInside
Kids Club
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Kids Club
BY VA L E R I E L A N E ( L E W I S)
BEING A PARENT IN 2020 TOOK
on an entirely new role. We became our
child’s teacher, best friend, playground,
swim coach, music instructor, and
entertainer. This is not to mention all the
other everyday chores that had to happen
to make life go-round on a daily basis. This
year we celebrate all the parents that have
worked so hard to keep their jobs and their
kids entertained while not going a little
insane themselves.
Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy
the joys of raising children and some of the
struggles we had during a global pandemic.
We salute you, Moms and Dads, for all of your
hard work and dedication during this time.
Look for an evite to a “Back To School -
Ice Cream/Water Party.” We will host this
in September once everyone gets back to
school. ●
WEDNESDAYS (5 TO 8 P.M.) June Food Truck Schedule
JUNE 2 Cheese Out (American)
JUNE 9 Re Di Roma Pizza (Pizza, Italian)
JUNE 16 Mr. Rice Guyz (Asian Fusion, Chinese, Japanese)
Food Truck
JUNE 23 Mediterranean Majik (Lebanese, Mediterranean, Vegan)
JUNE 30 The Fry Bread Truck (American)
Wednesdays.
Take away
only. Please
wear a mask
and please
practice social
distancing.
V I S I T H T T P S : // S T R E E T F O O D F I N D E R . C O M / W I L L O W E D N E S D A Y S
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Willo Homes
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo’s Newest Socialite
and Steward: How a
Shot-in-the-Dark Purchase
of a Diamond in the Rough
Turned into a Willo Gem
BY JA N I C E O ' R O U R K E (C Y P R E S S)
THE 1910 BUNGALOW AT 83 W. This Photo:
Encanto is in good hands. Ace Hawkins Else Schauman,
former resident
bought the house, sight unseen on of 83 W. Encanto
September 18, 2019, having searched, bid on, from 1940 to
and lost out on several Willo houses in the 1992; Inset:
Bungalow floor
preceding months. One of the key reasons plans
she wanted to be in Willo was because she
heard it was a great place to socialize and
get to know a broad cross-section of one’s
neighbors.
She got to work restoring her old house,
met her immediate neighbors on the 100
block of Encanto, and took in the first
few Neighborhood Happy Hours. Then
everything shut down for over a year. Now,
she is ready to meet and greet again.
The house that was the previous home of
Chris Bianco of Pizza Bianco fame came with
some authentic Italian cookery tools and a
massive, beautifully weathered table. Ace has
placed that table in the living room, which
now has become a perfect dining space. Mr.
Bianco’s ex-wife had lived in the house for
25 years and collected lots of eclectic pieces,
many of which stayed with the house.
The home is a Craftsman Bungalow with
the distinctive massive river rock pillars
supporting the spacious front porch. A lone
artist’s sculpture of the bust of a woman
rests next to the front door, an homage to
the longest inhabitant of the house, Else
Schauman, who lived there from 1940-1992.
There is a peculiar historical snippet inside
the built-in hallway storage area, which
describes Else as “German artist, traveler,
(Contintued on Page 23)
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L L O / 21Inside
Willo Homes
Renovated Kitchen of HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
83 W. Encanto
(Contintued from Page 21)
never married.” It is also here that a record wooden floors are original, as well. The studio, is now a guest house including
of a renovation accomplished by Kim and electricity in the kitchen and throughout bedroom, bath, and kitchen. Ace and her
Mike Kupnick in 1994 is documented along the house is activated with push-button crew stripped off part of the old drywall to
with a drawing of the bungalow floor plan. “switches” (circa 1910.) reveal beautiful brickwork, and the floor
As you come in the front door, a Two bedrooms and a bathroom with is the original painted concrete. Storage is
prominent position on the wall is occupied exposed copper piping in the shower have provided by a cabinet that was originally a
by an Else Kaufman painting of a local church been lovingly restored. The large sliding “pie cooler.” The guest house is surrounded
believed to be the Central United Methodist windows in the south-facing bedroom by a large backyard perfect for playing
Church on the corner of Palm Lane and suggest the area was used as a “sleeping badminton or sipping a mint julep in the
Central Avenue. Ace said she was advised porch.” The house was designed to facilitate various shady alcoves.
that the painting and several stained glass airflow; The many windows conduct Ace is the perfect steward for this
pieces and crucifixes were to remain in place breezes cooled by the low overhanging beautiful old house, given her background
when she bought the house. Despite the eaves and front porch. Originally, there as an entrepreneur in the skincare business,
many beautiful renovations Ace has made were fireplaces in the bedrooms and a a New York City resident, the owner of
to the house since she moved here, she has sitting room with the large stone-framed Sedona homes, and an AirB&B business.
dutifully complied with these requests. one remaining in the living room. The living After being in Sedona for several years, this
The kitchen is a classic cook’s room also features a wall-to-wall glass- transplanted city person just needed to be
playground. Spacious and airy with a 12-foot enclosed bookcase with a complete set of in the middle of our historic neighborhood
ceiling and a large and functional antique Encyclopedia Britannica from 1906! in the city.
butcher block island, the most remarkable A carriage house or large garage, which Welcome to Willo Ace, and get ready for
feature in the kitchen is the 80-year-old may have been converted to an artist’s guests! ●
Chambers stove. Each large gas burner is
fully functioning. There is an efficiently
small oven, a sunken built-in burner, and WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that this home will be featured in our upcoming
original custom pot for soups and stews 2022 Willo Home Tour so residents and visitors will get a chance to see this beautiful
to slow cook. Glass-enclosed cabinets home in person. Thanks to Ace for committing to the tour.
As a reminder, the tour is scheduled for the 3rd week in February next year. Please
are original. The beautiful narrow-plank contact us at 2022willohometour@gmail.com if you want to have us consider your
home for the tour or to volunteer for any of the various committees.
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HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
SOLD!
SOLD!
Real Estate
Active,
Pending,
& Sold
Listing
ADDRESS STATUS PRICE
330 W. Holly ACTIVE $650,000
514 W Granada ACTIVE $849,900
41 W Edgemont PENDING $500,000
522 W. Cambridge PENDING $550,000
329 W. Encanto PENDING $615,000
345 W. Lewis PENDING $635,000
322 W. Vernon PENDING $650,000
302 W. Virginia PENDING $825,000
530 W. Vernon PENDING $745,000
528 W. Lewis SOLD $520,000
341 W. Edgemont SOLD $609,000
301 W. Cambridge SOLD $625,000
70 W. Windsor SOLD $650,000
69 W. Virginia SOLD $671,000
315 W. Edgemont SOLD $687,500
335 W. Virginia SOLD $725,000
530 W. Vernon SOLD $732,500
501 W. Encanto SOLD $766,000
74 W. Wilshire SOLD $799,000
521 W. Monte Vista SOLD $875,000
130 W. Coronado SOLD $884,000
301 W. Vernon SOLD $1,125,000
Real estate information provided by Bradley B. Brauer, Broker's Hub
Realty. All figures as of 05/15/2021. Information provided by Arizona
Regional Multiple Listing Service and is listed by individual brokers. For
more information, please contact the listing agent, one of our advertising
realtors or your real estate professional.
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Welcome Committee
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
New Neighbor Spotlight
BY T E R E S A F O N TA N A ( M O N T E V I S TA )
has been able to grow an operations team
of over 150 employees. We thank him for
bringing jobs to downtown Phoenix!
Before moving into Willo, Jeff was living
in the Fairfield District. He would often walk
around the Willo neighborhood and was
drawn to the unique, eclectic architecture
and design of the homes and the palm tree-
lined streets. He found just the right home a
few months ago that had been carefully and
beautifully remodeled and fit his needs just
perfectly. Jeff has agreed to have his home
on the 2022 Home Tour, so we are very
excited about that.
In his free time, Jeff relishes researching
and exploring new restaurants, bars, and
A WARM WILLO WELCOME TO breweries to try. He also enjoys wine tasting,
Jeff Rothenberg, who recently moved to the travel, and all types of outdoor activities,
500 block of Monte Vista. exercising and taking his 8-month-old dog
Jeff moved to Phoenix over three years Hudson, a Labradoodle, for walks in the
ago to open a new office for his company, neighborhood.
an online lending firm. He originally hails Hudson is looking for some doggie play
from the San Francisco area and wanted to dates, so if you see them out for a walk,
live in the historic Phoenix area for the city please say hello and welcome them to our
vibe and proximity to downtown, where he beautiful neighborhood! ●
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