Luhrs Tower

Luhrs Tower is a 14-story Art Deco office building in Downtown Phoenix with a brick exterior and distinctive stepped setbacks on its upper floors. The structure displays the clean vertical lines and geometric forms typical of this architectural style from the early 20th century.

Built in 1929 as an office building developed by George Luhrs Jr., the tower emerged during Phoenix's economic expansion before the Great Depression. It represents the architectural ambitions of the city during this prosperous period.

The architectural firm Trost & Trost incorporated design elements from Eliel Saarinen's Tribune Tower while maintaining Southwestern influences in the structure.

The building sits at the intersection of First Avenue and Jefferson Street in the downtown area and is easily visible from the street. You can walk around it to view the architectural details from different angles throughout the day.

The tower appears in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho, giving it a small role in cinema history. This connection to a classic thriller masterpiece adds an unexpected layer to visiting this downtown landmark.

Location: Arizona

GPS coordinates: 33.44690,-112.07500

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09