Phoenix historical neighborhood: Yaple Park

Phoenix has 35 districts that have earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and showcase the city's territorial and early-statehood past.

These neighborhoods have some of the oldest and most architecturally diverse homes in Phoenix.

Here is more about one of those neighborhoods.

YAPLE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

LOCATION: Bordered by the Grand Canal to the north, and along Turney, Roma and Campbell avenues from Third to Seventh avenues.

PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE: 1928-1940

ABOUT: Like many early subdivisions, Yaple Park originated as an irrigated farm on the outskirts of the city. Development began before the Depression, slowed from 1929 to 1935, then picked up dramatically beginning in 1937, with newly available FHA-financed loans.

The district showcases a wide variety of architectural styles, with Transitional Ranch the most prevalent. Middle-class workers purchased these homes, most of which are one story, small and compact, with large yards. Today, it's a highly desirable location in central Phoenix, near the light rail and walking distance to the restaurants and amenities of Camelback Road, Seventh and Central avenues.

Source: City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office and Arizona Republic archives.