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Preserve Phoenix is the only Historic Preservation Advocacy organization for the 5th largest city in America. As a 501 (c)3 organization, our mission is to preserve and protect the city's historic buildings, neighborhoods, and districts through participating in conversations within city and preservation-related groups, writing letters and position statements, educating policymakers and regularly sharing the importance of preserving the historic remnants of our great city.
05/29/2026
Thank you for all your support and comments related to the Louis Emerson House in downtown Phoenix.
We are at 422 signatures so far and would love to get to 500 by next week!
Please consider lending your self to save this historic building and ifs history:
Sign the Petition Save historic Louis Emerson house from demolition!
05/22/2026
Louis Emerson House FAQ Updates!
Why can’t the house be moved to a safer location versus demolition?
The house has already been moved once and moving again may further risk the integrity of the home. We would prefer entities consider historic properties within their development plan in collaboration with local preservation partners. By incorporating the home into the design, that character adds value to the community and can encourage more sense of place. We feel that the option of moving a structure should only be used as a last-resort.
Did ASU offer to move the house at some point?
Are they no longer willing to help with a move to an alternate location? Yes, ASU did offer to move the house at one point however, as we discussed, our position would be to maintain the home at the current location.
What can be done to save the house? At this time, the best options to save the house would be to reach out to ASU, to your city councilperson and/or the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office to show your support. Also, make sure to stay up to date on any call to action from Preserve Phoenix by subscribing to our email listserv at preservephx.com.
What is the feedback/stance from the mayor, councilperson, city manager? To our knowledge, there has not been any formal communication from any of our government entities.
Is the owner just waiting for a bigger payout? We will let the owner speak on that topic, however, to our knowledge, he is very invested in preserving the home as one of the remaining pieces of the Evans Churchill neighborhood as well as receiving appropriate compensation for the property.
Can an explanation be provided on how ASU is able to claim eminent domain? The school is technically for public use and therefore is able to claim eminent domain.
Stay tuned for updates! ✅
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