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Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Flagstaff

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Our Flagstaff Local Expert says:

The Riordans were the owners of lumber company early on in Flagstaff history. Learn about family history and see living conditions of them and their in-house help. Mansion built at the time when Flagstaff was a timber industry town.


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  • Location:

  • 409 W. Riordan Rd
  • (Off South Milton Road at Bookmans Plaza)
  • Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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NileGuide Expert tip:

Due to budget restrictions in Arizona, the state park will close its doors on February 22, 2010.

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Description:

  • Lumber barons Timothy and Michael Riordan had this 40-room mansion constructed in 1904 to house their families. What's most interesting about the structure is that the two sides are mirror images, with a huge common area in the center, to provide each family with identical private quarters and a shared living space. The park also includes picnic grounds and a visitors' center with exhibits. Guided tours of the mansion and grounds are held at regular times throughout the day.
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  •  Recommended 2010
  • Frommer's

  • ...actually two houses connected by a large central hall. Each brother and his family occupied half of the house (they had the rooflines constructed differently so that visitors could tell the two sides apart). Although the mansion looks like a log cabin, it's actually faced with log slabs. Inside, mission-style furnishings and touches of Art Nouveau styling make it clear that this family was keeping up with the times. The west wing of the mansion holds displays on, among other things, Stickley furniture. Guided tours provide a glimpse into the lives of two of Flagstaff's most influential... show full description

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