Rosson House, Heritage house museum in downtown Phoenix, United States.
Rosson House is a Victorian-era residence in downtown Phoenix with ornate wooden details, steep gabled roofs, decorative trim work, and an octagonal turret at its southeastern corner. The structure showcases the architectural craftsmanship and design preferences that shaped residential buildings in this region during that period.
Built in 1895 for Dr. Roland Lee Rosson and his wife Flora Murray, the house represented the growing prosperity of Phoenix during the territorial period. Its construction reflected the economic rise and cultural ambitions of the city's leading residents as Phoenix expanded rapidly.
The house displays late 1800s design influences from Asia and Italy, with moon gates and hooded windows reflecting international tastes of the era. Walking through the rooms, you see how a wealthy family of that period decorated their home and what mattered to them in daily living.
Visitors can join guided tours that operate from Thursday to Sunday, with advance reservations required due to limited group sizes. Booking early is advisable since spaces fill quickly and the tour provides a thorough look at each room.
The residence included advanced technologies of the 1890s such as electric lights, running water, indoor plumbing, and telephone connections. These conveniences were exceptionally rare in homes of that era and show the wealth and forward-thinking mindset of its original owners.
Location: Arizona
Inception: 1895
Architects: George Franklin Barber
Architectural style: Stick style
Opening Hours: Thursday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00
Website: http://heritagesquarephx.org
GPS coordinates: 33.45021,-112.06598
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
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