BOOKS Date: 1930's Title: Arizona Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix, Arizona (Soft Cover)
Author: Arizona Biltmore
Description: Booklet describing the Arizona Biltmore. All photographs are in color. (First Edition)
Size:
Pages: Pp 16
ST#: 0501.02.0704
Date: 1978 Title: The Last of the Grand Hotels (Hard Cover - DJ)
Author: Kramer, J. J.
Description: Chapter on Arizona Biltmore, Includes photo of A.B. Lamp page 130. (First Edition)
Size:
Pages: Pp122-5 130
ST#: 1978.08.0702
Date: 1985 Title: Arizona Biltmore - Jewel of the Desert (Published for Arizona Biltmore by: Sequoia Comm., Santa Barbara, CA)
Author: Arizona Biltmore
Description: History and information about the Arizona Biltmore. (First Edition)
Size: 8.75 x 12
Pages: Pp 64
ST#: 1985.17.0406
Date: 1987 Title: Arizona Biltmore (Soft Cover) (Published by Westin Resorts, Seattle, WA)
Author: Westin Resorts
Description: The history of the Arizona Biltmore as well as an essay on the artwork of the Arizona Biltmore. Includes 13 photos and one illustration. (First Edition)
Size: 6 x 9
Pages: Pp 14
ST#: 1987.26.0606
BROCHURE Date: 1930's Title: Arizona Biltmore (1930's)
Description: Booklet includes 31 photographs.
Size:
Pages: Pp 46
S#: 0249.07.0405
CARPET Date: 1976 Title: Arizona Biltmore Carpet
Description: From the 1976 renovation of the Arizona Biltmore. (Three Pieces)
Size: 27 x 27"
S#: 2020.02.0105, 2020.04.0606, 2020.05.1006
LIGHTING Date: 1929 Title: Arizona Biltmore Hotel Adjustable Chrome Light Fixtures.
Description: This pair of lamps were installed on either side of the bathroom mirrors. The bulb holder rides up and down on the pole and a cast wing nut hold it in place. A cord from the wall to the bottom of the socket supplied the power. They were possible designed by Wright or Albert Chase McArthur, the architect of record. This pair was purchased at an auction in the mid 1970s at the Arizona Biltmore. Includes two chrome light fixtures, a spare bulb holder that slides up and down, and two switch plate covers. The back of the plate cover and the light bulb sleeve that slides into the fixture is stamped “Bryant, Made is the U.S.A.” Possibly manufactured by the Bryant Lighting Co.
Size: 28.5" tall
S#: 0228.06.0906
Date: Circa 1934
Title: Arizona Biltmore Table Lamp.
Description: Arizona Biltmore Table Lamp.
Size: 22" tall
ST#: 1934.00.1200
PHOTOS Date: 1936 Title: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel Phoenix.” (Published by Frashers, Inc., Pomona. Calif.) Frashers Fotos.
Description: Approaching Arizona Biltmore, 1936.
Size: 3.4 x 2.4
S#: 0404.11.0507
Date: 1936 Title: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel Phoenix.” (Published by Frashers, Inc., Pomona. Calif.) Frashers Fotos.
Description: Arizona Biltmore from Canal Bridge, 1936,
Size: 3.4 x 2.4
S#: 0404.12.0507
Date: Circa 1930-40s
Title: Arizona Biltmore, (Horses).
Description: Framed print adorned guest rooms.
Size: 8x10 print, 22x22 Matted and framed.
S#: 1940.01.0205
Date: Circa 1930-40s
Title: Arizona Biltmore, (Pool, Cabanas and Old Ballroom).
Description: Framed print adorned guest rooms.
Size: 8x10 print, 22x22 Matted and framed.
S#: 1940.02.0205
Date: Circa 1965-75 Title: Arizona Biltmore Lobby and Entrance Circa 1965-1975 (S.221 - 1927).
Description: Caption on face: "NYT Pictures /Tom Story. Phoenix: Top: Frank Lloyd Wright’s gift for drama is exemplified in the Arizona Biltmore Hotel’s immense but comfortable main lobby; below, facade of concrete blocks with textured geometric patterns. (Note: for dating, there is a 1965 Cadillac in the bottom left hand corner of the entrance.)
Size: Original 8.5 x 10.5 B&W Photograph.
S#: 1628.22.0811
POSTCARDS Date: 1928 Title: “Arizona Biltmore - Phoenix, Arizona” #14340. (Published by DOPS)
Description: Real photo. DOPS (Stamp box) published postcards between 1925 and 1942.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0215.03.0407
Date: 1928 Title: "Arizona Biltmore, The Desert Hotel" (Printed by Neuner Corporation, Los Angeles)
Description: Front entrance.
Size: 3.5 x 5.5.
S#: 0215.02.0207
Date: 1929 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1929 (C.T. American Art Colored) “#245 Lobby, Arizona Biltmore Phoenix” (4637-29) (Published by Harry Herz, Phoenix, Arizona)
Description: “Arizona Biltmore Interiors are impressively striking. Great halls with decorative columns, glass-walled dining rooms with marvelous outlooks, an octagonal ball room of massive proportions, and an Arizona garden dotted with sahuaro and other desert growth as well as more formal plants, enter into the ensemble.”
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0228.05.0606
Date: 1929 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1929 (C.T. American Art Colored) “#245 Entrance, Arizona Biltmore Phoenix” (4638-29) (Published by Harry Herz, Phoenix, Arizona)
Description: Verso: “This space for writing messages.”
Size: 5.5 x 3.5.
S#: 0228.07.1106
Date: 1930s Title: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona. (P-30, 9A-H273, Lollesgard)
Description: “The Hotels in the Valley of the Sun are among the county’s finest. The Arizona Biltmore is one of the most prominent in luxurious Hotel surroundings with well appointed bungalows in spacious gardens, offering every convenience to its guests who have come to Arizona to rest and play, and above all to be in the sum.” Two copies. Postmarked 2/14/42 & 5/5/44.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0501.03.0504, 0501.08.0506
Date: 1930s Title: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona.
Description: (P-33, 6A-H705, Lollesgard)
Size:
S#: 1940.02.0504
Date: 1930s Title: Arizona Biltmore Pool & Cabanas (P-73, 1C-H1031). Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art-Colortone”.
Description: Arizona Biltmore Swimming Pool and Cabanas, with P.K. Wrigley Residence and Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Background.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0501.06.0506
Date: 1930s Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1930s “C 502 Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona”. (Published by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona)
Description: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel. Internationally famed for fine cuisine and luxurious hospitality this fabulous winter resort is the mecca for those who seek the best.” Two copies.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0249.10.0107, 0249.12.0207
Date: 1930s Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1930s
Description: (Published by Harry Herz, Phoenix Arizona. C.T. American Art Colored) 243: 4628-29
Size:
S#: 0249.08.0306
Date: 1933 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1933,
Description: (Published by Stotter News Agency, Phoenix Arizona. Tichnor Quality Views)
Size:
S#: 0370.02.0306
Date: 1935 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1935
Description: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona” Back: “The Arizona Biltmore - in the desert - 8 miles from Phoenix - superb, unique. Golf, swim, ride, skeet, sun bathe. Music and dancing. A spot in the sun for a real rest.” Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 21391. PM 3/24/42.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0397.03.0207
Date: 1935 Title: Arizona Biltmore
Description: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. The ‘Golden State Limited’ of the Rock Island Lines affords the Quickest Daily Service by Many Hours from Chicago.” Back: “Rock Island. ‘Route of the Rockets’.” (Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 21391.) Note: Same number as above, but produced for the Rock Island Railroad. Note: The Golden State Limited was a joint train of the Rock Island and Southern Pacific railroads that ran between Chicago and Los Angeles starting on October 2, 1902. On January 4, 1948, the all lightweight Golden State replaced the Golden State Limited.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0397.04.0207
Date: 1936 Title: "Arizona Biltmore and Camel Back Mountain, Phoenix Arizona".
Description: Herz Post Cards, San Diego, Calif. "C.T. Art Colortone" Made Only by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago. (601, 6A-H703, Herz).
Size: 5.5 x 3.5.
S#: 0501.05.0305
Date: 1936 Title: "Arizona Biltmore and Camel Back Mountain Phoenix, Arizona, P-46."
Description: 6A-H703 Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art-Colortone”.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0404.07.0207
Date: 1936 Title: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona - 18" (Published by Harry E. Strong, Phoenix, Arizona - AJY)
Description: Back: "Located at the base of the foothills surrounding the rich Salt River Valley, this hotel, with its beautiful and splendidly landscaped grounds, its golf course and background of desert and mountains, is one of the World’s great winter resorts." Don Keller Photo. 24807N.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0404.06.0107
Date: 1936 Title: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona - 18" (Published by Strong’s News Agency, Phoenix, Arizona) (Natural Color Postcard Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (IAL)
Description: Back: "Located at the base of the foothills surrounding the rich Salt River Valley, this hotel, with its beautiful and splendidly landscaped grounds, its golf course and background of desert and mountains, is one of the World’s great winter resorts." 24807N.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5.
S#: 0404.08.0207
Date: 1936 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1936 (Published by Frashers, Inc., Pomona. Calif.)
Description: Real photo. “Entrance to the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, near Phoenix, Arizona.” Postmarked 2/25/42.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0404.02.0506
Date: 1936 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1936 (Published by Frasher’s, Inc., Pomona. Calif.)
Description: Frasher’s Fotos. Real photo. “The Pool, Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Near Phoenix, Arizona”
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0404.03.1206
Date: 1936 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1936 (Published by Frashers, Inc., Pomona. Calif.)
Description: Frasher’s Fotos. Real photo. "Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Grounds Showing Mountainous Background Near Phoenix, Arizona."
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0404.05.0107
Date: 1936 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1936
Description: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Grounds Showing Mountainous Background Near Phoenix, Arizona” (Published by Frasher’s, Inc., Pomona. Calif.) Frasher’s Fotos. Real photo. Same image as 404.05. Image is so clear, two men are visible walking on the road. PM 4/9/37.
Size: 5.4 x 3.4
S#: 0404.09.0307
Date: 1939 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1939
Description: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Grounds Showing Mountainous Background Near Phoenix, Arizona. B3316" (Published by EKC, Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona.) A Frashers Foto Card. Scenic photos of the west. Real photo. Same image as 404.05 but this version by ETC. The image is so clear, two men are visible walking on the road. The Paulson residence (1939) can be seen in the background at the base of the mountain on the right. EKC published postcards between 1939 to 1950. Gift from Randolph C. Henning.
Size: 5.4 x 3.4
S#: 0501.16.0809
Date: 1938 Title: “Arizona Biltmore - Phoenix, Ariz. 4882”
Description: Real Photo.
Size: 5.3 x 3.4
S#: 0531.16.0407
Date: 1940s Title: “Biltmore Hotel Near Phoenix, Arizona, B-132"
Description: Back: The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Real photo.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0531.02.0307
Date: 1940s Title: “Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona, B-137"
Description: Back: “The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee.” Real photo.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0531.19.0707
Date: 1940s Title: “Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona, B-142"
Description: Back: The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Real photo.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0531.01.0606
Date: 1940s Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1940s
Description: “Entrance Patio Arizona Biltmore - Phoenix, Ariz. L-63" Back: “The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee” Real photo. PM 3/2/47.
Size: 5.5 x 3.4
S#: 0531.15.0207
Date: 1940s Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1940s “Arizona Biltmore Pool - Phoenix, Arizona L-141".
Description: Back: “All Rights Reserved - The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee”. Real photo. PM 1/27/47.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0531.20.1007
Date: 1941
1941 Phoenix PC Booklet Inside
Title: 1941 Phoenix PC Booklet.
Description: Inside: Arizona Biltmore, C.T. Art-Colortone. (D-6475, Curt Teich) Curt Teich & Co., Inc. Chicago U.S.A. Phoenix Arizona “In the Valley of the Sun”
Size: 4 x 6"
S#: 1941.00.0405
Date: 1949 Title: Arizona Biltmore, (Published by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona) Natural Color Card. K40 Kodachrome by Jerry McLain.
Description: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix. Internationally famed for fine cuisine and luxurious hospitality, this fabulous winter resort is the mecca for those who seek the best.” Not dated but have verified a 1949 Postmark.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0798.05.0606
Date: 1950 Title: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona (Published by Freeman Studios, Berrien Springs, Michigan, #41646)
Description: Arizona Biltmore Hotel - Approaching the front of the Hotel you get your first glimpse of the unique architecture and the beautiful landscaping of this outstanding Resort. Photography by John D. Freeman.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0831.13.1206
Date: 1950 Title: “Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona”
Description: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel - Colorful approach to the popular pool and cabana area where one enjoys delicious food at lunch with a background of soft music.” Photograph by John D. Freeman. (Published by Freeman Studios, Berrien Springs, MI) #41650
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0831.14.0307
Date: 1950s Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1950s
Description: (Published by Jim Sexton, Phoenix. Micro-Krome by H.S. Crocker Co.)
Size:
S#: 0831.06.0306
Date: 1954 Title: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix Arizona.
Description: “Arizona Biltmore Hotel bungalows - where you can be by yourselves yet part of everything - and close enough for the same quick service as in the main hotel. Rooms and Suites.” (4C-K830) (Published in 1954 by Curt Teich. A ‘K’ was used, beginning in the late 1940s, to indicate ‘Curteichcolor’ which is a chrome postcard printing process.)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 1045.05.1206
Date: 1960s Title: Arizona Biltmore, Mid to late 1960s (Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona)
Description: “Entrance to the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. Internationally famed for fine cuisine and luxurious hospitality this fabulous winter resort is one of the most prominent in the ‘Valley of the Sun’. It is surrounded with well appointed bungalows and colorful gardens.” Color Photograph by Bob Petley. #44622 PHO-14. I have also seen this same card without the text on the front.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 1458.11.0107
Date: 1964
1964 Booklet (Inside)
Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1964 (Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona #D-13812. Copyright by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago)
Description: “Phoenix, Arizona. In the Valley of the Sun.” Booklet of 14 Views. Inside: “Pool and Cabanas - Arizona Biltmore.” Note: Wright’s Paulson House ruins in background, top left hand corner.
Size: 6 x 4.
S#: 1596.03.0806
Date: 1968
1968 Booklet (Inside)
Title: “Phoenix Arizona” Folder. (1968 folder of 14 images.)
Description: Inside: “Pool and Cabanas - Arizona Biltmore and Camelback Mountain.” (Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona) #D-15535 (Copyright 1968 Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago, U.S.A.)
Size: 6.2 X 3.9
S#: 1757.04.0307
` Date: 1969 Title: Arizona Biltmore, (9DK-780)
Description: “The Arizona Biltmore, in sunny Phoenix. Nestled at the foot of towering mountains, with Phoenix at its doorstep, the Arizona Biltmore is acclaimed one of five outstanding resorts in America. Golf, tennis, swimming, riding - everything is here for a complete vacation.” (Published in 1969 by Curt Teich. A ‘K’ was used, beginning in the late 1940s, to indicate ‘Curteichcolor’ which is a chrome postcard printing process.)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 1803.03.0606
Date: 1970 Title: Arizona Biltmore (Aerial View).
Description: Back: "The Arizona Biltmore in sunny Phoenix. Nestled at the foot of towering mountains, with Phoenix at its doorstep, the Arizona Biltmore is acclaimed one of five out-standing resorts in America. Golf, tennis, swimming, riding - everything is here for a complete vacation." (OEK-567) (PM 1/3/74)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 1846.04.0207
PR Date: October 1987 Title: PR: Arizona Biltmore PR - 10/87 (Published by Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix)
Author: Rusk, Lynette
Description: “History of the Arizona Biltmore.” After 44 years of the Wrigley family operating the hotel, they sold it to Talley Industries in June of 1973. On June 20th a spark ignited a fire. In August 1977 Rostland Corporation purchased the hotel and hire the Westin Corporation to manage the property.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: Pp 3
ST#: 1987.52.0507
Date: October 1987 Title: PR: Arizona Biltmore PR - 10/87 (Published by Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix)
Author: Rusk, Lynette
Description: “Influences on Architecture and Interiors by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. The renovation of the Main Building guest rooms in the summer of 1987 was the seventh major project at the Arizona Biltmore..” Includes details of the renovations.
Size: 8.5 x 11.
Pages: Pp 3
ST#: 1987.53.0507
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