WE NEED YOUR HELP! North Central Phoenix's character is at RISK! As many of you may be aware, the beautiful home at 7019 N. Central Avenue is at risk of demolition. The owners of the William F. McElroy home, have a pending offer for the purchase of their home from a developer, contingent upon approval for demolition. A demolition permit has been requested and the mandatory 30 day hold began on 4-26-19. The William F. McElroy house was built in 1926 and is a significant example of the development of North Central Phoenix in the early years of statehood. The home is characteristic of the estate parcels on Central Avenue with over an acre of land with substantial front yard set backs of 150’. The City of Phoenix Historic Preservation has this home listed as “historically significant” and is pursuing a historic overlay that will protect the home for future generations to enjoy.









The owners of the house want to demolish it because it's fallen into a "major state of disrepair," according to Tempe Realtor Karl Tunberg. The property is currently for sale for $1.85 million.

The Arizona Republic 5-2-19 The proposed demolition and envisioned development violates the intent, purpose, policy and spirit of the North Central Phoenix Special Planning District Overlay. The SPD was created by residents in 2004, to encourage preservation of the large lot, single family residential character. If you are not familiar with the SPD, click here. Currently, the out of state owners, who were gifted the house in 1996, are "claiming" an economic hardship.The home has been on and off the market several times with double market value asking prices. Numerous people have wanted to purchase and restore this home. However, the absentee owners have been seeking a developer (and developer prices) over the last 20 years. We believe this "economic hardship" and major state of disrepair are self-imposed by the property owners. How You Can Help Email or write your comments to Historic Preservation, Mayor Kate Gallego, Councilman Sal DiCiccio and Councilwoman Debra Stark at the addresses below. Reference the William F. McElroy home at 7019 N. Central Avenue. Clearly state you are in SUPPORT of a historic overlay and OPPOSE the demolition of this home. Tell your story, what is important to you about North Central, why did you move here or did you grow up in the neighborhood. Historic Preservation historic@phoenix.gov Mayor Kate Gallego mayor.gallego@phoenix.gov Councilman Sal DiCiccio council.district.6@phoenix.gov Councilwoman Debra Stark council.district.3@phoenix.gov

Plan to attend the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on Monday, May 20th at 4:30pm at City Council Chambers at 200 W. Jefferson. Upon arrival please fill out a yellow card in SUPPORT of the historic overlay. For updates and more information, visit our website at ncpha.org or email us at info@ncpha.org .



On behalf of the NCPHA and the many residents of this verdant oasis, thank you for your support.

