Here’s a taste of what you can expect living in the Orpheum Lofts.
Today I want to shine a spotlight on the iconic Orpheum Lofts in downtown Phoenix.
Originally built for the Title and Trust Building, this 11-story highrise was designed in the Art Deco style by local architects Lescher & Mahoney; a neon sign on the north side of the building advertising the Phoenix Title and Trust Company was a prominent feature for many years. It was also the largest building in Arizona at the time of its construction in 1930, and the grand opening took place on January 31, 1931. The original site was occupied by the two-story O’Neill Building, which was constructed in 1900.
“You absolutely must see it to appreciate all of the fine details.”
This building was listed on the national register for historic places in September 1985, and it’s part of the commercial MRA (multiple resource area). If you’re a movie buff, it might interest you to know that the opening sequence of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” was filmed on the roof.
A condominium like this is downtown living at its finest, and its perks include:
- Great city views
- A heated pool & spa
- A clubhouse
- A beautiful BBQ common area
- A workout facility
It’s also close to shopping centers, restaurants, performance theatres, museums, sports venues, and the light rail. At 0:46 in the video above, you can see a quick tour of one of their loft-condos for sale. The 1,700-square-foot interior has an open floor plan featuring cherry hardwood floors, shaker kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, glass tile backsplashes, and stainless steel appliances. The two bedrooms have exposed brick and 10-foot-high duct ceilings. The bricks used in the facade were specially made in California, and they’re progressively lighter in color from bottom to top. You absolutely must see it to appreciate all of the fine details.
If you’d like to schedule an in-person viewing of this iconic building or have any real estate questions I can answer, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to help.
