The Pioneer Hotel, designed by Tucson architect Roy Place, was one of Tucson's first high-rise buildings. Opened in 1929, the Spanish Revival hotel became the social center of the downtown business district.

Built in 1929 by the renowned architectural firm Trost & Trost, The Pioneer Tucson hotel swiftly became an emblem of luxury and modernity in Tucson. It catered to affluent travelers and prominent local figures, establishing itself as a symbol of elegance in the city.

Designed by famous local architect Roy Place, the Spanish Revival hotel displayed beautifully ornate stone facades and an atrium. The hotel’s promotional material assured guests that this elegant, thoroughly modern hotel was “fire proof”.

Dec 18, 2020 · A grand Spanish Colonial Revival style building, the hotel catered to Tucson’s elite and was a popular choice for well-connected Sonoran visitors. People flocked to the hotel for its amenities, including, ironically, the claim that it was fireproof.

Welcome to The Pioneer, a unique office building in Tucson, AZ, where history meets modernity. Once a charming hotel, this beautifully renovated space now offers state-of-the-art facilities while preserving its historical charm.

Dec 20, 1970 · The Pioneer Hotel opened in 1929 and became the social center of the downtown business district catering to the city’s social elite; it was the place to be and to be seen. Tucson’s largest Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs met there and the Cleveland Indians stayed in …

Feb 8, 2024 · When the Pioneer Hotel in downtown Tucson burned days before Christmas in 1970, 29 people died. The fire was determined to be arson and 16-year-old Louis Taylor was arrested and tried for the...

Opened in 1929 in the center of downtown Tucson, the Pioneer Hotel (on Stone Avenue) catered to the social elite like Harold and Margaret Steinfeld. Owners of a large downtown department store called Steinfeld’s, they lived in a penthouse in the hotel.

The Pioneer in Tucson, AZ, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities as a beautifully renovated former hotel. Located at Pioneer 100 Stone Avenue in Downtown Tucson, this landmark building offers state-of-the-art facilities ideal for …

The Pioneer Hotel - Tucson’s Most Tragic Fire During Christmas week in 1970, Tucson’s finest hotel suffered a terrible , intentionally- set fire that took 29 lives - the worst disaster in Tucson’s history.