The title of “oldest building” in Phoenix is one for debate.
While some sources crown the Fry’s Building, constructed in 1885, as the oldest standing structure built for a specific purpose, the true pioneer might be less conventional. The Duppa Homestead, a dilapidated adobe structure built around 1870 by “Lord” Darrell Duppa, is considered by many to be the oldest surviving structure within Phoenix city limits. However, its current state makes the verification of that challenging.
Whether the official title goes to the meticulously maintained Fry’s Building or the weathered Duppa Homestead, both offer a glimpse into Phoenix’s fascinating past.
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