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Tucson neighborhood known for historic preservation and pride
Named after an army post built in 1873, Old Fort Lowell is a historic area 8 miles east of downtown Tucson known for its active neighborhood association. “I like the sense of community here and preserving its history in a positive way,” says Pat Treeful, president of the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Association. “You don’t always live in a neighborhood that has that community focus.” The tiny San Pedro Chapel—built in 1932 and purchased through resident donations in 1993—is the jewel of the neighborhood, according to Treeful; today, its tan, adobe exterior and arched steeple can be seen among desert mesquite trees from East Fort Lowell Road, which cuts through the neighborhood. Along with using the chapel for meetings, quinceaneras and weddings, folks in Old Fort Lowell enjoy biking at nearby Rillito River Park and learning about the neighborhood’s Mexican American roots at the Fort Lowell Museum.
Dedicated in 1932, San Pedro Chapel in Old Fort Lowell was built by Mexican immigrants.
El Cuartel Viejo historic commissary in Old Fort Lowell dates back to the 1880's.
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Mix of housing styles and prices in Old Fort Lowell
The neighborhood has a median home price of $485,000, and some properties near the southeastern pocket are listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. South of Fort Lowell Road, midcentury brick ranch-style and late 20th-century bungalows with adobe exteriors range between $200,000 and $400,000; these properties feature rock-landscaped front yards and carport-covered driveways that lead out to narrow, cement sidewalks. Palm-tree-covered streets lay in a grid pattern here, and folks can see the Catalina Foothills in the distance.
North of East Fort Lowell Road, two-story Spanish and pueblo revival homes built in the 1980s and ‘90s are typically priced between $500,000 and $750,000, while larger four-bedroom pueblo revivals can cost up to $1.1 million. These homes sit along narrow, curved streets in smaller subdivisions like Valley Ranch and Fort Lowell Place and feature two-car garages and spacious courtyards with wooden verandas. Homeowners can expect to pay up to $150 in monthly HOA fees.
Spanish influenced architecture is prominent and preferred in Old Fort Lowell.
Ranch-style homes in Old Fort Lowell were built in the 1950's.
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Exploring the pool and local history at Fort Lowell Park
Within the neighborhood, the 65-acre Fort Lowell Park is easily the most visited; folks can check out several playgrounds, hop in the 50-meter community pool and explore exhibits on the fort’s role in the 19th century Apache Wars at the Fort Lowell Museum. The 12-mile-long Rillito River hugs the northern border of the community, and residents can trek 3 miles west to Rillito River Park for horseback riding, cycling on the 137-mile Chuck Huckelberry Loop, and strolling past striking Catalina Mountain views on one of several paved walking paths.
Dating back to 1873, the original Army post hospital stills stands at Fort Lowell Park.
Fort Lowell Park is the perfect place to exercise dogs, with many large fields for running.
The Loop runs through Old Fort Lowell and follows the Rillito Wash.
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Reading at Dusenberry-River Library and browsing gifts at Plaza Palomino
About a mile north of the area, locals can grocery shop at Whole Foods Market or Natural Grocers then check out some books at Dusenberry-River Library at River Center shopping mall. Plaza Palomino is a mile drive west and features several locally owned businesses; Green Monkey Boutique sells trendy clothes and accessories, and folks can sip on handcrafted cabernet sauvignon on tours at Flying Leap Vineyard and Distillery. Trident Grill whips up crispy Alaskan Cod and garlicky clams, and people can travel a mile south to The Quesadillas restaurant, which serves savory barbacoa along with hibiscus tea.
Plaza Palomino has entertainment, shopping and dining in Old Fort Lowell.
Trident Grill is locally owned by a Veteran at Plaza Palomino in Old Fort Lowell.
The Dusenberry-River Library is just minutes north of Old Fort Lowell.
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Celebrating Mexican heritage at San Pedro Chapel
For over 40 years, residents have gathered near San Pedro Chapel every February to celebrate La Reunion de El Fuerte, also known as Fort Lowell Day; local mariachi bands perform along the dirt-packed landscape as people sit and watch in lawn cars, and B-Troop equestrians practice live cavalry training within the area’s large, grassy space. Visitors can talk with descendants of the Mexican American farming village that moved to the abandoned fort in the early 20th century or take a walking tour of Las Saetas, a 19th-century pueblo-revival building originally used as a general store and post office for soldiers at the fort. Locals also enjoy perusing local artists’ textile and sculpture work at the Fine Art and Jewelry Show each October and eating a potluck dinner for the annual membership meeting at San Pedro Chapel.
The Army Post Traders Store, Las Saetas, in Old Fort Lowell, dates back to the late 1800's.
Community artwork paying homage to heritage is found in Old Fort Lowell.
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Job training at Catalina High
The neighborhood is served by the city’s largest school district, Tucson Unified, which is rated an overall B-minus by Niche. Kids in Old Fort Lowell can start at Whitmore Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, and continue to Dodge Traditional Magnet, scoring a B. At the C-rated Catalina High, students can learn culinary skills and business disciplines from Tucson resident experts through the Career and Technical Education Program.
Whitmore Elementary School serves grades K-6 in Tucson, Arizona.
Catalina Magnet High School serves grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona.
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A walkable area next to Tucson Sun Tran bus stops
Downtown Tucson is roughly 8 miles west of Old Fort Lowell via North Craycroft Road, which cuts down the middle, and residents can hop on Tucson Sun Tran buses along the western and southern border. Treeful says it’s normal to consistently see people walking in the community, and major streets like Swan Road and East Glenn Street are lined with bike lanes. Tucson Medical Center is within a mile of the neighborhood, and Tucson International Airport is a 13-mile drive south.
Sun Tran bus stops are found throughout the borders of Old Fort Lowell.
Bordering streets around Old Fort Lowell are busy with morning and evening walkers.
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