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Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

409 West Riordan Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-4395
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Ranked #7 of 40 attractions in Flagstaff
Type: Historic Sites, State Parks
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Picnicking
Owner description: This five-acre park showcases the extraordinary early 1900s mansion owned by the Riordan family and includes all of the original furnishings and... more » Owner description: This five-acre park showcases the extraordinary early 1900s mansion owned by the Riordan family and includes all of the original furnishings and decor. « less
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Rockville, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

The Riordan Mansion is a 13,000 square-foot duplex home, constructed in 1904 (primarily of ponderosa pine) in the art-and-craft style popular in the early 20th Century. The architect, Charles Whittlesey, also designed the landmark El Tovar Hotel at Grand Canyon National Park. Tim and Michael Riordan were brothers from Chicago who moved west in the late 1890s to manage (and... More

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Spencer, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Anyone interested in the history of Flagstaff, self-made success stories, or amazing old houses should tour the Riordan Mansion. It is actually a duplex, built by brothers, who married sisters. On the outside, the structure is a massive log house, but on the inside, it is a Victorian mansion. Only the common room shared by the 2 sides is log... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

A most interesting example how the lumber barons lived in the first half of the 20th century. Even in the end of the 19th. Original furnishings, excellent guided tours - learn a lot.

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Sedona, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Very interesting place! It tells a lot about the history and development of Flagstaff and the building of the railroads.

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

The tour guide was extremely nice and informative. He was really awesome with my kids and included them in the tour. The mansion was nice and I enjoyed some of the wooden furniture and designs. I only wish we could've taken pictures in the first section of the house.

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Tempe, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

I am a fan of Arts and Crafts architecture and I build furniture influenced by the same style. The tour was very informative, paced well enough, but not rushed. For fans and students of this style, and local history, this stop is a must! Do your self a favor and take the tour!

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Madison, South Dakota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

If you enjoy touring turn-of-the-century mansions, this is a very unusual one since it is really two virtually identical homes joined by an enormous common "game room." Also very unusual is that almost all the furnishings are original, consisting of one of the largest privately held collections of Stickley furniture from the early 20th century. It's not as majestic as... More

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showlow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Have to take the guided tour, this home is amazing to see! they have really taken care of this home and there is so much history there, good for all ages

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Elk River, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

We had a good tour guide who knew alot of information to embellish the tour. Interesting place and architecure especially if you want to know about Flagstaff history. My husband wished the tour included less information on the families and more about the things in the house and the construction of the house. I found it all fascinating. Beautiful arts... More

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GRAND CANYON
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

The mansion is unique in design. The guided tour is very informative. I was fascinated by the seperate yet joined living areas.

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