Buena Vista Hotel, listed on the NRHP in Arizona
The Buena Vista Hotel is a historic building in Safford, Arizona, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure displays basic architecture and construction methods from earlier times, built with straightforward and durable materials.
The hotel was built many decades ago and played a role in Safford's growth as a destination for travelers. It was officially registered as a historic site in 1988 to preserve its architectural and cultural value.
The name translates to "Good View" and reflects what mattered to early travelers passing through Arizona towns. The straightforward design and traditional materials show how modest lodging places once functioned in smaller communities.
The building is easy to locate in town and sits near other historic sites, making it a good starting point for exploration. Its simple, sturdy structure shows how hotels were once built to withstand time and use.
The hotel was part of a group of historic structures known as the Safford Multiple Resource Area, showing how it fits into the larger story of the town. This classification helped protect the building and its neighbors together as a connected network of important places.
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