Munoz House, 499-501 South Meyer Avenue, Tucson

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This small, gable-roofed adobe dwelling is adjoined to the large corner residence north of it, making it appear almost as an extension of the structure. The recessed doors and windows and flush front classify this dwelling as Sonoran, while the gable roof exhibits an anglo influence and sets it in the early transitional phase. PART I. HISTORICAL INFORMATION A. Physical History: 1. Date of erection: possibly pre-1880. 2. Architect: None known. 3. Original and subsequent owners: See chain of title below. Part of Lot 2, Block parcel 11. Deed, October 20, recorded in Volume 5, page Corporate Authorities of the Village of Tucson to Jesus Valencia, Deed, October 20, > recorded in Volume 5, page Jesus Valencia and Delfinia Salazar Valencia to Dario Mufioz.

Deed, June 3, recorded in Volume 12, page Dario and Luisa Mufios to Thomas Gonzalez. Deed, December 20, recorded in Volume 73, page Elolsa Bustanante to Tomas Gonzalez. KUHOZ HOUSE, SOUTH MEYER AVENUE EABS No. AS-73-37 (Page 2) Deed, December 20, recorded in Volume jk 9 page R. E. Louisa M. Bustamante to Tomas Gonzalez.. Deed, November 6, recorded in Volume 77, page Tomas Gonzalez to Bustamante. Deed, May 31, recorded in Volume page L. C. Bustamante, Adm. to Bernabe Robles. ^ Deed, December 27, recorded in Volume Uo, page Estate of Bernabe Kobles to Joaquina S. Robles. Deed, July 28, 19U8, recorded in Volume 99, page 27. Joaquina S- Robles to Bernabe S. Robles, et al. Deed, April ik9 recorded in Volume page 57U. Bernabe S. Robles, et al, to Alfonso B. Robles.

Deed, October lU, recorded in Volume page Alfonso B. Robles to T. R. Rollings. h. Builder: Dario Mufios, probably. 5- Alterations and additions: This single-family residence was con- verted to a duplex, and two frame porches added to the rear of the structure between and The front of the building had an overhanging porch at least until B. Historical Persons and Events Associated with the Structure: The name of Dario Munoz, a teamster, is associated with the ownership of this property, and possibly with a residence on this lot, as early as After Munoz disappeared, and the property passed to the Bustamante family, next door (See Ramon Bustamante House 505 S. Meyer Ave..(HABS Ho. AZ-73-6), and Antonio Bustamante House, S. Meyer Ave, (HABS No.

AZ-73-5)), in 3y the Bustamantes had lost the property to Bernabe Robles. A number of short-term tenants, most of* them laborers and carpenters, occupied the apartments after the Munoz family until the property was left vacant in the Prepared by: Ann Huston Project Historian, Maureen L. Gerhold Assistant Project Historian Historic American Buildings Survey September t MUNOZ HOUSE, SOUTH MEYER AVEHUE HABS No. AZ-T3-37 (Page 3) PART II. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION A. General Statement: 1. Architectural character: Except for the gable roof, this other- wise typical Sonoran adobe dwelling represents the Early Transi- tional phase of the architecture. 2. Condition of fabric: Good. B. Description of Exterior: 1.

Over-all dimensions: The building measures about 30' north-to- south along its west (.front) facade and 32' west-to-east along its south side. There are two small frame additions to the east or rear. 2. Foundations: Inaccessible. 3. Wall construction, finish., color: The 20" thick walls are of mud adobe, stuccoed and painted beige. h. Structural system, framing: The adobe bearing "walls support pine vigas in the principal (west) room. The vigas are spaced about on center, and are laid with alternating tapers. "The vigas are 9" thick and taper to 6" thick at the thin end. The second- flank rooms have exposed 2" x 8" wood joists with board ceilings. The additions to the rear of the building are of frame construction. 5- Stoops: The floor level of the building is three risers above grade.

The steps are of concrete. 6. Openings: a. Doorways and doors: There are two doorways on the west front. The doorway to the north has a set of double doors, each panel of which has a glass light; the doors are of vertical hoards. The door to the south is paneled and has been fitted into a large opening (probably formerly a double, similar to the other), There is a set of diamond-pane French doors on the east rear, giving access to the bathroom. There is a paneled and glass door on the east side, giving access to the kitchen. b. Windows: The west facade has a single one-over-one wood double- hung sash window. There is a similar window on the south facade There is a skylight on the rear slope of the roof. VJJ^OZ HOUSE, SOUTH MEYER AVEETU3 EABS No. AZ-T3-3T (Page ^) 7- Roof: a.

Shape, covering: This building has a simple gable roof with its ridge running north-to-so;rth. This gable abuts the gable of the adjacent "building to the north. The roof is of corru- gated metal. There are shed-roof additions to the rear. "b. Cornice; eaves: There is a simple boxed cornice. C. Description of Interior: 1. Floor plan: The plan is a simple rectangle. There is a single large room extending the width of the unit on the west front. This was formerly two rooms. A bedroom is located "behind this room to the north; a dining room is located to the south behind the main room. A shed roof addition at the northeast^contains the bathroom; the kitchen is in a similar addition to the southeast. 2. Flooring: The north half of the main room has a concrete slab floor.

The south half has a wood "board floor. The bedroom and dining rooms also have wood floors. The shed additions have con- crete slab floors. 3. Wall and ceiling finish: The walls are of plaster over adobe; the additions have plaster over wire lath. The ceiling of the main room is of wood hoards, as are the ceilings in the secondary rooms. The additions have sheet-rock ceilings. k. Openings: a. Doorways and doors: The doorways have simple flat board trim. The doors have been removed. 5. Decorative features, trim: There is a flat board trim on the doorways. 6. Equipment: a. Electricity: Electric service has been added to the building. b. Plumbing: Plumbing service has been added to the building. c- Heating: There is a new wood-burning stove in the dining room.

MUNOZ HOUSE, SOUTH MEYER AVENUE HABS No. AZ-T3-37 (Page 5) D. Site: 1. General setting and orientation: The "building is located on the east side of South. Meyer Avenue and is- set at the front property line. The north side of the "building abuts the adjacent "building; there is a small areaway on the south. 2. Enclosures and planting: The rear yard is enclosed with a corru- gated metal and "wood fence. There are some mesquite trees In the rear yard. Prepared Prof. Robert C. Giebner Project Supervicor Professor of Architecture University of .Arizona July PABT III. SOURCES OF INFORMATION A. Old Views: aerial photograph- of Tucson taken from Sentinel Peak. Arizona Historical Society. B.

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Building Slip, Pima County Assessor's Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, Tract Books, Pioneer National Title Insurance Company (Microfilm, Recorder's records). Tucson City Directories, PART IV. PROJECT INFORMATION This project was undertaken "by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) of the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Sercice's National Architectural and Engineering Record (NAER) in cooperation with the Tucson Barrio Association, Inc. Funds for the project were provided by the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office and the Arizona State Office of Economic Planning and Development. Under the direction of Robert Kapsch, Chief of NAER, John Poppeliers, Chief of HABS, and Kenneth L.

Anderson, Principal Architect, the project was completed during the summer of at the HABS field office in Tucson, Arizona, by Robert C. Giebner, Project Supervisor (Professor of Architecture, University of-Arizona); William Joseph Graham, Project Foreman (University of Maryland); Ann E. Huston, Project Historian (California State University, Sacramento); Maureen L. Gerhold, Assistant Historian (Pennsylvania State University) ; Student Architects Scott Marshall Dolph (University of Arizona); Carol Jean Lemon (Washington State Uni- versity); and Harrison Adam Sutphin (Virginia Tech); and Comprehensive Employ- MUNOZ HOUSE, SOUTH MEYER AVENUE HABS No.

AZ-T3-3T (Page 6) merit and Training Act (CETA) Summer Youth Employment Program Interns: Maria Arriola (Tucson High School); Ernest Cota; Lupita Lopez (Tucson High School), and Anna Trinidad. Photographic records were made for HABS by David J. Kanunsky, Photo- grapher, Rosvell, Kev Mexico. Editing and final preparation of the documentation was carried out in in the HABS Washington Office "by William Joseph Graham, Architect, and Lucy Pope Wheeler, Writer/Editor, of the HABS professional staff. # 2KE3H