Wrigley Mansion & Piestewa Peak - Two Phoenix Landmarks

Two Phoenix Landmarks - Wrigley Mansion in the shadow of Piestewa Peak. Piestewa Peak is a very popular hiking trail in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve right in the middle of north Phoenix. I geotagged the mansion. The Wrigley Mansion is one of the 30 "Points of Pride" in Phoenix. Wrigley Mansion houses Geordies Restaurant, and Christopher's Restaurant

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A breathtaking landmark that overlooks Phoenix, this timeless estate combines historic 1930s grandeur with modern cuisine.

Originally constructed in 1931 in the desert foothills of Phoenix by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., Wrigley Mansion is more than a majestic historic estate, it’s also a love story that’s spanned nearly a century. Built as a 50th-anniversary gift to Wrigley’s beloved wife, Ada, it changed hands several times until it was saved from the wrecking ball and lovingly restored by another couple, Geordie and Jamie Hormel.

Although Geordie sadly passed away in 2006, Jamie continues to run this grand estate, completing a year long renovation in 2021. Today, Wrigley Mansion is recognized as Arizona’s premier fine dining and special event venue, home to Geordie’s, Jamie’s Wine Bar, Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion, six private dining options, and a beautiful ballroom.

Perched atop a private knoll in the heart of the luxurious Biltmore neighborhood, Wrigley Mansion commands the most dramatic views in Phoenix, from the saguaro-studded mountains to the distant city skyline. Still adorned with original tilework that was shipped from the Wrigley family’s tile factory on Catalina Island, and carted up the hill by donkey, Wrigley Mansion’s spectacular architecture combines elements of Spanish, California Monterey, and Mediterranean styles.

After it was sold by the Wrigley family in 1973, the Wrigley Mansion changed hands several times, but by 1992 the city of Phoenix was planning to tear it down to make room for condos. That’s when the late musician and philanthropist, Geordie Hormel and his wife, Jamie, who’d fallen in love with the property, jumped in to save it. Together they worked to restore it, and also ensure the inherent magic of this majestic landmark could be shared with everyone.

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Taken in: United States / Arizona / Taliverde (show map)

Taken on: November 28, 2023

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