In Tucson, if you're going to a special luncheon or banquet - chances are that it will be held at the Manning House in Downtown Tucson.  The grounds are over 5 acres - with lush gardens that withstand the heat of summer while providing color year-round.

Designed and built by reknowned architect Henry C. Trost in 1907 for Tucson's Mayor, Levi Howell Manning, the home was originally 12,000 square feet.  Over the years, the mansion grew to 36,000 square feet - which makes it possible to host several events at one time.  The mansion is fully restored, but requires continual upkeep...sort of like painting the Golden Gate Bridge (once you're finished, you've got to start at the other end again).

On the front lawn, by the circular driveway leading to the house, there is a bronze sculpture of Hugo O'Conor, the Founder of Tucson (whom the current owners, the Concannon Family, is related to). 

Should you be interested in learning more about the history or having an event hosted at the Manning House, visit their website.

If owning an historic home in Tucson strikes your fancy, give me a call & lets talk about it.  There are several prime examples of Trost architecture in the area.

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5 Comments on Tucson's Historic Manning House - Special Event Center

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There are moorish & tibetan influences in all of Trost's designs - you can really see the tibetan flavors at the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas.

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Howdy there Kent

What a grand sounding peace of Tucson history to be able to pay a visit to.

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Hiya Dale! This really is a grand home - there are many well-kept historic properties here, but very few that get the kind of daily use that this one does...except perhaps Hotel Congress.

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Howdy there Kent

Thank you kindly for the link, I did visit the site. Have you done a blog post, about Hotel Congress yet. I sure do know you would write a mighty fine one.

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