Bowman Hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Arizona
The Bowman Hotel is a historic hotel building in Nogales, Arizona, constructed in 1917 and designed in the Chicago style with fired brick facades. Most of the original structure has been demolished, leaving only two exterior walls that remain as part of a redevelopment project converting the site into affordable senior housing.
The hotel opened in 1917 during a period of rapid growth in Nogales, serving as a lodging place for travelers and local visitors. In 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, formally recognizing its significance to the town's early development and architectural heritage.
The weathered brick structure is easy to spot from the street on Grand Avenue in downtown Nogales. Local tourism information or community organizations can provide details about current site conditions and any viewing opportunities.
It is one of only two buildings in Nogales featuring fired or glazed brick facades, a rare architectural detail in the region. This distinctive brickwork highlights the craftsmanship valued in the town's early construction and sets it apart from typical southwestern buildings of that era.
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