Travel Back To The 1800s At Arizona's Heritage Square
By Katie Lawrence|Published September 29, 2021
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
You don’t need a time machine to travel back to the 19th century – at least, not when places like Heritage Square in Phoenix exist. Frozen in the past, this quaint city block is home to the Rosson House, an 1895 Queen Anne Victorian-style mansion that eternalizes the early days of our capital city. It’s a fun and educational experience the whole family is sure to enjoy.
Situated on Block 14 of the original Phoenix townsite, Heritage Square offers a fascinating glimpse into our city's rich history.
You'll get to know each of the families, learning all about their lives and admiring the modern luxuries - such as running water and electricity - that their wealth allowed them to enjoy. If you have little ones, your guide will capture their attention with plenty of fun facts about the children of the house - for example, did you know that, regardless of age, children were required to stay in the nursery for most of the day?
With how thoughtfully everything has been placed, it truly looks as if the museum is still a private residence. This is living history at its very finest!
You'll even see the in-home doctor's office where the first homeowner, Dr. Roland Lee Rosson (after whom the museum is named), practiced.
The area is full of charming shops and restaurants, including the world-famous Pizzeria Bianco. Your taste buds will thank you for grabbing a slice!
Tours are held every hour, on the hour from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available both online and at the Visitor Center.
Have you ever been to the Rosson House at Heritage Square? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section! Tell us how it went, then check out our previous article for another place in Arizona where you can step back into the 1800s.
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