Harold Bell Wright Estates

In the center of this semi-rural subdivision sits the home of popular American novelist Harold Bell Wright (1872-1942). Street names gracing this 116-acre neighborhood are all derived from the characters or places in his numerous novels. Intended for relatively affluent homeowners, many of the burnt adobe buildings built primarily in the 1950s are situated on large desert-landscaped lots, with floor plans larger than was typical for the period. Many homes were designed in the post-World War II custom Ranch style by prominent Tucson architects and designers, including Henry Jaastad, William Cook, and Robert Swaim.