In a move blending urban development with historical preservation, the City of Tempe has partnered with developers to relocate the historic Harry Walker House, formerly a part of the House of Tricks restaurant. The structure, dating back to 1903, has been shifted from its original Seventh Street plot to a new site next to Tempe City Hall on Fifth Street, reported Tempe.gov.
This relocation took place overnight, a strategic choice that minimized disruption in the bustling area. In its new setting, the Walker House will find renewed purpose, potentially serving as retail or dining space, ensuring that the local community can continue to appreciate its historical significance, and, the character it adds to the Tempe streetscape.
The move is part of a larger development plan involving Core Spaces and Wexford Developments. A new 30-story mixed-use complex is poised to rise on the land formerly home to the Walker House and other plots, as part of the city’s push to cater to its growing housing needs…