Higley AZ Landmarks & Monuments

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ABurton Barr Central Library

4.5

20+ reviews, 2 sources

Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
Location: Phoenix, Arizona (22.7 miles from Higley)
Overview Burton Barr isn't just the city's main library - it's a destination.Designed by Will Bruder with Wendell Burnette, the 280,000 square-foot building's stunning copper and stainless steel exterior resembles a curving mesa split by a canyon. Its five floors contain nearly one million volumes and are... more on GoCityKids.com
Overview This library is among the most daring pieces of public architecture in the city, and no fan of futuristic art or science fiction should miss it. The five-story cube is partially clad in enough ribbed copper sheeting to produce roughly 17,500,000 pennies. The building's design makes use of the des... more on Frommers

1221 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1820

3.5

2+ reviews, 1 sources

Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
Location: Tempe, Arizona (14.4 miles from Higley)
My review of the Performance was Excellent but the time we all had to wait to get into the Performance really put a damper on the rest of my day! In the past, they usually allow the audience into walk around the outskirts of Grady Gammage, purchase food or drink, souveniers, etc., but NOT this ti... more on Yahoo! Travel
Overview Frank Lloyd Wright designed this striking auditorium in 1959. Newly renovated, it hosts a bevy of plays, concerts and musical performances; this rounded structure is a local landmark. Visual art displays are exhibited throughout the season in the galleries, which are open weekdays from 1p until 4... more on Yahoo! Travel

Tempe
AZ 85281