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ARTIFACTS Date: 1990
Title: Arizona Biltmore Sample Textile Block Circa 1990, Not Dated (1927 - S.221).
Description: Sample Textile Block for the Arizona Biltmore. Although there will always be controversy concerning Frank Lloyd Wright’s involvement in the design of the Arizona Biltmore, most scholars agree that Emry Kopta (1884 - 1953), was the southwestern sculptor of the block and gave it dimension. Metal plaque on verso: "Arizona Baltimore. Frank Lloyd Wright, Textile Block. Design by Emry Kopta, 1929." Manufactured of tinted concrete.
Size: 4" x 2.75" x .5" thick.
ST#: 1990.179.1021BOOKS 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: 1935 Title: Arizona Biltmore (Published by Arizona Biltmore Estates, Inc., Phoenix, AZ)
Author: Arizona Biltmore Estates, Inc.
Description: An important booklet that documents the early days of the Arizona Biltmore. Designed in 1927, Frank Lloyd Wright assisted Albert McArthur with the design of the hotel. According to Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer, during dinner with Frank Lloyd Wright, Benjamin Adelman turned to Mr. Wright and asked: "Mr. Wright, there is so much mystery about who designed this hotel, you or Albert Chase McArthur. Can’t you clear it up once and for all?" Mr. Wright turned his head in a gesture of surveying the room in which they were dining, and replied: "Look around you, Father Adelman, the building speaks for itself." And with a smile he closed the subject. "Treasures of Taliesin", Pfeiffer, 1985, p.33. Open from November 1 to May 1. (First Edition)
Size: 3.75 x 6.125
Pages: Pp 32
S#: 0397.35.0315
Date: 1974
Title: The Arizona Biltmore Hotel, History and Guide (Soft Cover) (Published by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, Arizona, Spring Green, Wisconsin)
Author: Ch. 1: Wright, Olgivanna Lloyd
Ch. 2: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Ch. 3: Pfeiffer, Bruce Brooks
Description: The cover is a reproduction of Frank Lloyd Wright’s drawing, “Phoenix – 1927.” A variation of the Liberty Magazine cover “Saguaro Forms and Cactus Flowers.” Chapter 1: “Frank Lloyd and the Arizona Biltmoree Hotel. The concept for the Arizona Biltmore dates back to 1927 when the McArthur family, by then well established in Phoenix, envisioned a luxury hotel in the north Phoenix foothills which would incorporate all the amenities for a gracious vacation on the Arizona desert. The undertaking called for large scale planning, and the two brothers of architect Albert Chase McArthur in turn called upon my husband, Frank Lloyd Wright, for help on the project, Albert having worked for him in his Oak Park Studio 18 years earlier. We were then in Wisconsin, but, used to instant decisions, we packed quickly and with our two children took the first train to Phoenix. As everyone does, we fell immediately in love with the desert. We were deeply impressed by its incredible beauty...”
Chapter 2: Quotes from An Autobiography, Frank Lloyd Wright, 1932.
Chapter 3: “The Arizona Biltmore Hotel 1929-1973.”
Includes a portrait of Wright, photographs and six original drawings for the Arizona Biltmore by Frank Lloyd Wright. (First Edition) (Sweeney 1943)
Size: 8 x 9
Pages: Pp 20
S#: 1943.00.0522Date: 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: Miles, Candice St. Jacues
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
Date: 2009 Title: Jewel of the Desert, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa (Published by Biltmore Press, in conjunction with Rose Publishing)
Author: Arizona Biltmore Resort
Description: "Arizona Biltmore is a living architectural masterpiece known worldwide for its signature design and ambiance. Our storied landmark is recognized for the influence of America’s most heralded architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Crowned the ‘Jewel of the Desert’ at its grand opening in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore was destined to become a legend. As the original Arizona resort that set the stage for the development of the state into a major tourist destination, it has earned its place as Arizona’s historic Grande Dame." (Foreword.) (First Edition)
Size: 9 x 12
Pages: Pp 89
ST#: 2009.29.0414
Date: 2014
Title: Arizona Biltmore: Jewel of the Desert (Hard Cover DJ) (Published by Grandin Hood Publishers, Franklin, Tennessee)
Author: Crutchfield, James A.; Photography: Hood, Robin
Description: During the late 1920s, brothers and Arizona businessmen Charles and Warren McArthur had a dream fostered by their growing success in providing elegant "Wonderbus" touring and camping services for the booming number of tourists to the Sonoran Desert. To realize their vision of a luxury resort hotel in the remote desert and mountains outside Phoenix, the pair enlisted a third brother, Albert Chase McArthur--architect and Frank Lloyd Wright protégé. In 1929, Albert, with the counsel of Wright, set about designing and constructing an architectural masterpiece. After the unprecedented short construction schedule of only six months, the Arizona Biltmore Hotel opened to rave reviews, was anointed with the title "Jewel of the Desert," and immediately achieved status as an "American architectural treasure..." (Dust Jacket) (First Edition)
Size: 10.25 x 12.1
Pages: Pp 128
ST#: 2014.41.0518
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
CERAMIC Date: 1998 Title: Arizona Biltmore (1927 - S.221) Banquet Plate 1998.
Description: 12" Banquet Dinner Plate. Gilt edge trimmed in the pattern of the concrete blocks used in the construction of the hotel. In the center is an illustration of the Midway Gardens’ Sprite, and "Arizona Biltmore." In 1987, the Taliesin Associated Architects donated three reproduction Midway Garden Sprites to the Arizona Biltmore. The concrete architectural statues were originally designed in 1914 by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Midway Gardens of Chicago. They are now displayed near the entrance to the Arizona Biltmore. Printed on the verso: "Eschenbach Porzellan Germany, (C) 1998, Eschenbach USA 031". To the right is a white stamp "516".
Size: 12" diameter
ST#: 1998.81.0316
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
PANELS Date: 1973 Title: Biltmore Hotel Panel
Description: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Silk screened. Design A, Scheme 1, Room 131.
Size: 21.5 x 62.5
S#: 1973.01.0703
PHOTOGRAPHS Date: 1932 Title: Arizona Biltmore Circa 1932 (1927 - S.221).
Description: Arizona Biltmore from the front entrance. Viewed from the Southeast. Sign in the foreground on the left: "Danger. Keep Horses off the Concrete. Piestewa Peak in the background on the right. Clipping taped to verso: "Phoenix, Ariz. The Arizona Biltmore Hotel where the famous sportsman, William Wrigley, Jr., passed on. 1/26/32." Wrigley past away on January 26, 1932, and this image was used as an announcement. This would indicate that this photograph was taken in January 1932 or earlier. Stamped on verso: "International Newsreel, Los Angeles Calif."
Size: Original 8 x 6 B&W photograph.
S#: 0361.04.0414
Date: 1932 Title: Arizona Biltmore Circa 1932 (1927 - S.221).
Description: Arizona Biltmore from the front entrance. Viewed from the Southeast. Piestewa Peak in the background on the right. Clipping taped to verso: "Arizona Hotel Wrigley Owned. This hotel, the Arizona Biltmore, at Phoenix, one of the most pretentious in the state, represents an investment of more than three and a half million dollars by the late William Wrigley, Jr. It caters largely to wealthy easterners who want to spend their vacations on the desert. His winter home was on the same grounds as the hotel. 1/26/32 (West Coast)" Stamped on verso: "Associated Press Photo." "Jan 30 1932."
Size: Original 10 x 5.75 B&W photograph.
S#: 0361.09.0316
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
Date: 1977
Title: Arizona Biltmore View Toward the Entrance 1977 (S.221 - 1927).
Description: Viewed from the Southeast. The Entrance is in the center, Lobby and Bedrooms to the right. Hand written on verso: "Hotel Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, bears the strong architectural influences of Frank Lloyd Wright. 9/77."
Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.
S#: 2033.22.0817Date: 1978
Title: Arizona Biltmore View Toward the Entrance 1978 (1927 - S.221).
Description: Viewed from the Southeast. Caption pasted to verso: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel, one of three Five-Star Mobile award winners in area. Summer discounts are offered are hotels in Phoenix and Valley of the Sun." Stamped on verso: "May 9 1982." (Note: Have seen this image dated 1978.)
Size: Original 9.5 x 7.5 B&W photograph.
ST#: 1982.50.1216Date: 2004
Title: Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Cottages 2004 (S.221 & 222 - 1927).
Description: Designed in 1927, the Hotel opened on February 23, 1929. Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer provides the best explanation for Frank Lloyd Wright’s involvement in the design of the hotel: There will always be a controversy over who indeed was the "architect" for the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. In 1927, Mr. Wright received a telegram from the brothers Warren and Charles McArthur inviting him to come out to Arizona to "...help Albert build the Arizona Biltmore." The three brothers, Warren, Charles and Albert were sons of Warren McArthur, Mr. Wright's friend and one of his first clients in Chicago. Albert had been in the Oak Park Studio as one of Mr. Wright's draftsman. Now he was commissioned by his family to build a luxury resort hotel, and wanted to use the concrete block system that Mr. Wright had innovated in California, 1921-1924. "I gladly turned into quarters at Phoenix and worked some nine months... Continue...
Size: Original 8 x 10 High Res digital image.
ST#: 2004.85.0818 1-24
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See dditional photographs...Date: 2014
Title: Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Cottages 2014 (S.221 & 221 - 1927).
Description: Set of 150 exterior and interior photographs of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Cottages. Designed in 1927, the Hotel opened on February 23, 1929. Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer provides the best explanation for Frank Lloyd Wright’s involvement in the design of the hotel: There will always be a controversy over who indeed was the “architect” for the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. In 1927, Mr. Wright received a telegram from the brothers Warren and Charles MacArthur inviting him to come out to Arizona to “...help Albert build the Arizona Biltmore.” The three brothers... More to come...
Size: Original 23 X 15 high res digital images.
ST#: 2014.62.0523
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More photographs to come...ARIZONA BILTMORE HOTEL & COTTAGES 2004
Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Cottages 2004 (S.221 & 222 - 1927). Designed in 1927, the Hotel opened on February 23, 1929. Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer provides the best explanation for Frank Lloyd Wright’s involvement in the design of the hotel: There will always be a controversy over who indeed was the "architect" for the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. In 1927, Mr. Wright received a telegram from the brothers Warren and Charles McArthur inviting him to come out to Arizona to "...help Albert build the Arizona Biltmore." The three brothers, Warren, Charles and Albert were sons of Warren McArthur, Mr. Wright's friend and one of his first clients in Chicago. Albert had been in the Oak Park Studio as one of Mr. Wright's draftsman. Now he was commissioned by his family to build a luxury resort hotel, and wanted to use the concrete block system that Mr. Wright had innovated in California, 1921-1924. "I gladly turned into quarters at Phoenix and worked some nine months during a characteristic Phoenix summer (118° in the shade) to help Alberta establish the thing wanted. I was to remain incognito and behind the scenes. glad to do so. The building
was finally built, but meanwhile encountered the inevitable opposition to the unusual design and new construction; Albert was totally unable to stem the co-lateral tides of suggested changes which experts and engineers proposed in my building technique." The drawing bears the name "Albert Chase McArthur, Architect," but on a copy of the Architectural Record for July 1929, which ran an extensive article on the new hotel, Albert wrote in ink to Mr. Wright: To FLLW, my master, without who's aid the Biltmore would hardly have been possible. A. C. McA." Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1924-1936. V5, 1990. The project consisted of the Hotel (S.221) and the Cottages (S.222). On April 26, 2004, we had the opportunity to visit the Arizona Biltmore.
In an effort to expedite adding these photographs to this website, we have dispensed with a description for each photograph. Set of 24 images photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on April 26, 2004. Original 8 x 10 High Res digital image. Copyright 2018, Douglas M. Steiner.
1) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -1) 2) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -2) 3) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -3) 4) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -4) 5) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -5) 6) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -6) 7) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -7) 8) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -8) 9) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -9) 10) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -10) 11) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -11) 12) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -12) 13) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -13) 14) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -14) 15) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -15) 16) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -16) 17) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -17) 18) Arizona Biltmore Hotel 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -18) 19) Arizona Biltmore Cottages 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -19) 20) Arizona Biltmore Cottages 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -20) 21) Arizona Biltmore Cottages 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -21) 22) Arizona Biltmore Cottages 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -22) 23) Arizona Biltmore McArthur Ballroom 2004. Built in the 2000's. (ST#2004.85.0818 -23) 24) Arizona Biltmore McArthur Ballroom 2004. (ST#2004.85.0818 -24)
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, Phoenix, Ariz. Circa 1928 (1927 - S.221).
Description: Real photo post card of the Arizona Biltmore main entrance. Text on face: "Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona. 13823." View of the entrance to the Arizona Biltmore. (Published by DOPS.) "DOPS" (Stamp box). DOPS published postcards between 1925 and 1942.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0215.35.1221Date: Circa 1928
Title: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Ariz. Circa 1928 (1927 - S.221).
Description: Text on face: "Patio of Arizona Biltmore - Phoenix, Ariz. 4890." View looking toward the main building from under the covered walkway. (Published by DOPS.) Real photo post card. DOPS (Stamp box) published postcards between 1925 and 1942.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5.
S#: 0215.26.0419Date: Circa 1928 Title: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Ariz. Circa 1928 (1927 - S.221).
Description: Text on face: "Arizona Biltmore - Phoenix, Ariz. 4882." View of the entrance to the Arizona Biltmore. (Published by DOPS.) Real photo post card. DOPS (Stamp box) published postcards between 1925 and 1942. Postmarked: "May 15, 1942."
Size: 5.3 x 3.4
S#: 0531.16.0407
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: 1928
Title: Arizona Biltmore 1928 (1927 - S.221) View of the Lobby.
Description: "The stone walls and flush lighting system of Arizona Biltmore are distinctive." Verso: Arizona Biltmore. Near Phoenix. (Printed by Neuner Corporation, Los Angeles)
Size: 3.5 x 5.5.
S#: 0215.16.1116Date: 1928
Title: Arizona Biltmore 1928 (1927 - S.221) View of the Ballroom.
Description: "The ballroom of Arizona Biltmore presents a symphony in color tones." Verso: Arizona Biltmore. Near Phoenix. (Printed by Neuner Corporation, Los Angeles) Postmarked Sept 18, 1934.
Size: 3.5 x 5.5.
S#: 0215.17.1116Date: 1929 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1929,
Description: (Published by Stotter News Agency, Phoenix Arizona. Tichnor Quality Views)
Size:
S#: 0370.02.0306
Date: 1929 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1930s
Description: (Published by Harry Herz, Phoenix Arizona. C.T. American Art Colored) 243: 4628-29 (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #4628-9 as 1929.)
Size:
S#: 0249.08.0306
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.” (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #4637-29 as 1929.)
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.” (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #4638-29 as 1929.)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5.
S#: 0228.07.1106
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: 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). (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #6A-H703 as 1936.)
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”. (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #6A-H703 as 1936.)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0404.07.0207
Date: 1936 Title: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona.
Description: (P-33, 6A-H705, Lollesgard) (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #6A-H705 as 1936.)
Size:
S#: 1940.02.0504
Date: 1936 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1936. "603. Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona. 6A-H705." Arizona Biltmore viewed from the Southwest. Verso: Herz post cards, 1565 Ebers Street, San Diego, Calif. "C.T. Art-Colortone" Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Made only by Curt Teich & C0., Inc., Chicago. (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #6A-H705 as 1936.)
Description:
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0404.28.0316
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 (1927 - S.221).
Description: View of the Entrance and tower of the Arizona Biltmore. Text on face: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel Near Phoenix, Arizona. Modernistic Style, Aztec Motive Architecture. (Published by Frashers, Inc., Pomona. Calif.) Stamp box corners: "E. K. K. P." Frasher’s Fotos. Real photo postcard.
Size: 3.5 x 5.4.
S#: 0404.33.0619Date: 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.
Size: 5.4 x 3.4
S#: 0501.16.0809
Date: 1939
Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1939 (1927 - S.221).
Description: Text on face: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Near Phoenix, Ariz. Showing Camelback Mt. B7532" Text on verso: "A Frashers Foto Card. Scenic photos of the West. Address. Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona." There is a dotted line outlining the placement of a stamp, with an "EKC" breaking the top of the box. EKC published postcards between 1939 to 1950. Real photo. The image is so clear, the Paulson residence (1939) can be seen in the background at the base of the mountain on the right.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5.
S#: 0501.32.0417Date: 1939
Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1939 (1927 - S.221).
Description: View of the entrance to the Arizona Biltmore. Text on face: "Entrance Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Near Phoenix, Arizona. B3324. (Logo: © Frashers Fotos.)" Text on verso: "A Frashers Foto Card. Scenic photos of the West. Address. Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona." There is a dotted line outlining the placement of a stamp, with an "EKC" breaking the top of the box. EKC published postcards between 1939 to 1950. Real photo postcard.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5.
S#: 0501.37.1217Date: 1939 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. (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #9A-H273 as 1939.)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0501.03.0504, 0501.08.0506
Date: Circa 1940 Title: "Biltmore Hotel Near Phoenix, Arizona, B-133"
Description: Published by EKC. Real Photo Post Card.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0531.58.0316
Date: 1940s
Title: Arizona Biltmore view from the South, across the canal, 1940s (1927 - S.221).
Description: Text on face: "Arizona Biltmore From Canal, Phoenix, Arizona L-23." Verso: "Post Card. Address. EKC, Place Stamp Here. All Rights Reserved - The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee" Real photo post card.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0531.68.0317Date: 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: Circa 1940
Title: Arizona Biltmore, Circa 1940 (S.221 - 1927).
Description: View of the Arizona Biltmore and the desert beyond from the hilltop. Text on face: "Hilltop View of Arizona Biltmore Hotel, North of Phoenix, Arizona. Frashers Fotos. X 52." Verso: "Post Card. Address. Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona." Real photo postcard.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5.
S#: 0531.78.0419Date: Circa 1940
Title: Arizona Biltmore, Circa 1940 (S.221 - 1927).
Description: View of the Arizona Biltmore and the desert beyond from the hilltop. Text on face: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona." Verso: "Post Card. Correspondence. Address.." PM Jan 2 1947. Real photo postcard. (Similar to S#0531.78)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0531.86.0620Date: Circa 1940
Title: Arizona Biltmore, Circa 1940 (S.221 - 1927).
Description: View of the entrance from the Southeast. Text on face: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. Frashers Fotos. X 54." Two patio umbrellas set on the upper terrace to the left of the entrance, similar to S#501.37. Verso: "Post Card. Address. Published by Frashers, Inc., Pomona, Calif." Postmarked "Apr 12 1947." (1c Stamp U. S. A. Postage.) Photograph taken circa 1940. Real photo postcard.
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0531.75.0319Date: 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: C 1940 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: C 1940
Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1940s "One of the Cottages, Arizona-Biltmore. L-142"
Description: A two-story cottage can be seen to the left. Camelback mountain can be seen in the background. Verso: "Post Card. EKC (In Stamp Box). All Rights Reserved - The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee" Real photo postcard.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0531.79.1118Date: C 1940
Title: Arizona Biltmore Dining Room, 1940s (1927 - S.221).
Description: Text on face: "Main Dining Room, Arizona - Biltmore. L-144." Of interest are the free standing floor lamps, six to eight feet tall. They are square at the top, and include two patterned glass blocks per side. Verso: "Post Card. Address. EKC, Place Stamp Here. All Rights Reserved - The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee" Real photo post card.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0531.69.0317Date: 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: 1943 Title: Arizona Biltmore, Circa 1943 (S.221 - 1927). (Giant Postcard)
Description: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona." Verso: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. Located 9 miles from Phoenix in the foothills of the Salt River Valley. One of the finest winter resorts in the country. Giant Post Card. Giant Card Co. - 415 W. Lynwood - San Antonio, 1, Texas. [3c Stamp U. S. A. Postage.]
Size: 9 x 7
S#: 0595.06.1214
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: 1950 Title: Arizona Biltmore, 1950. "Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona.
Description: Arizona Biltmore Hotel bungalows - where you can be by yourself yet part of everything - and close enough for the same quick service as in the main hotel. Rooms and suites. Photograph by John D. Freeman." (Published by Freeman Studios, Berrien Springs, Michigan) #41648.
Size: 5.4 x 3.5
S#: 0831.38.0514
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: 1951 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. (Note: Curt Teich Dating places this card #1C-H1031 as 1951.)
Size: 5.5 x 3.5
S#: 0501.06.0506
Date: 1954
Title: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix Arizona 1954.
Description: Aerial view of the Arizona Biltmore and the mountains in the background. Verso: "Arizona Biltmore Hotel – aerial view of the magnificent setting in its own 1400 acres of lush lawn's and brilliant flower gardens. More winter sunshine then any other area in the country (U.S. weather Bureau statistics). (4C-K834) Published in 1954 by Curt Teich. "4C" indicates 1954. A ‘K’ was used, beginning in the late 1940s, to indicate ‘Curteichcolor’ which is a chrome postcard printing process. The back matches #1045.05.
Size: 5.4 x 3.4
S#: 1045.47.0518Date: 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
NOVELTIES Date: (2000)
Title: Arizona Biltmore Letter Opener (Not Dated) (1927 - S.221).
Description: Letter opener modeled after the Arizona Biltmore concrete block. The three-dimensional replica of the block is on both sides. Not dated, and no markings. Replica of the block possibly pewter.
Size: Size of block replica: 1.6 x 1.3 x .2. Length of letter opener: 6".
ST#: 2000.91.0117
