Copper Bell Bed and Breakfast, hospital in Arizona, United States
Copper Bell Bed and Breakfast is a former tuberculosis sanatorium in Tucson, built in 1910. The building features thick walls made of volcanic stone extracted from Sentinel Peak and displays Craftsman and Bungalow-style design, now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1910 by architects Henrik Olsen Jaastad, Leon Boudreaux, and John G Henderson, the structure was designed to serve as a tuberculosis sanatorium. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, recognizing its importance in Tucson's health and community history.
The name comes from an old copper bell originally from a German church, now part of the building's features. The solid stone structure and quiet neighborhood setting show how this part of Tucson developed in earlier times.
The building sits on Westmoreland Avenue in a calm neighborhood filled with mature trees and older homes. The thick stone walls and large windows help keep the interior cool and comfortable regardless of outdoor temperatures.
The volcanic stone used in the walls came from Sentinel Peak, also called A-Mountain, making this one of the few places in Tucson where this particular building method is visible. The use of locally sourced materials reflects how builders once drew resources directly from nearby terrain.
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