The Campus Vista Historic District is a transitional neighborhood that was built partly according to pre-war patterns and partly according to postwar trends. The result is a heterogeneous district that nonetheless conveys a sense of cohesiveness through similar setbacks, lot and house sizes, street layout, residential design, and building materials. Introduction Following a long tradition [...]
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If you are looking for a roomier ranch-style home and a larger lot with a variety of amenities nearby, there is a lot to recommend the Campus Vista neighborhood. Campus Vista Historic District boundaries are roughly: Osborn to Thomas, 7th Avenue to 15th Avenue. Phoenix College opened its ‘new’ campus on the edge of the [...]
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