Miracle Mile Historic District

Miracle Mile Historic District is an area with 102 properties along North Stone Avenue in Tucson consisting mainly of mid-20th century buildings. Around 215 structures show commercial design and automobile business styles from that era, including motels, diners, and related shops along this street.

The district began in 1937 as a main entry point to Tucson through U.S. Route 80 and 89, before interstate highways were built later. Its role shifted when highway construction redirected traffic and reduced the importance of this original route through town.

The district preserves motels, diners, and auto shops that show what travel life looked like in mid-20th century Arizona. These buildings reflect how people actually stopped and stayed along the main highway route through town.

The area sits along North Stone Avenue and is easy to walk through, with good views of the different building styles and facades. Moving slowly helps you see all the architectural details from the street and appreciate the variety of designs throughout the district.

Monterey Court, a former traveler hotel built in 1938, was transformed in 2011 into a music venue and artist studio, showing how older buildings can gain new purpose. This change demonstrates a creative way to keep historic spaces relevant for today's visitors.