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Belva's Real Estate Florence Visitors Center

Florence, Arizona

This is the Historic District's finest example of a Sonoran corner-style row house. Its street facades are flush with the property line and the wings are one room deep. Always used as a residence, it was built in 1880 by Juan Luna, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The title was in his wife's name, Jesus Preciado de Luna. This was an old Spanish custom, "the wife always owned the house...it was the polite thing to do."

Santiago Lorona, member of an early and prominent Florence family, purchased the house in 1904. It remained the Lorona family residence for many decades, with title held in the name, of course, of Santiago's wife, Bernardina.

The building's exterior walls are stucco on adobe and serve to maintain a comfortable temperature in winter and summer. The courtyard patio is a cool and private respite from the afternoon heat. Owner Annette McDougall will welcome you on your visit.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Nicholas Saloon

The earliest fired-brick building still standing in Florence and the town's second oldest brick structure, the second Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall was built in 1889 for John Nicholas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Florence, AZ Historic Buildings

First Presbyterian Church of Florence

The First Presbyterian Church of Florence was the second oldest Presbyterian Church in Arizona. Established in November of 1888

Florence, AZ Historic Churches

Clarke House

Indian raids on white settlers were common in the 1880s. When William Clarke, a mining engineer, and his wife Ella came to Florence, he devised built-in security in constructing his residence about 1884

Florence, AZ Historic Homes

Pinal County Courthouse

Built in 1891, the second Pinal County Courthouse is the oldest public building in daily use in Arizona. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Florence, AZ Historic Courthouses

Things to do near Florence, AZ

Stonecreek Golf Club

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ASU Public Art Collection

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Tubercular Cabin

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Tonto Hills

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