Page 42 February 2017 arcadiapremium.com Craft Beer. Wine. Local Goods. 20% OFF 3+ BOTTLES OF WINE (must present this ad, some restrictions apply) 5618 E Thomas Rd #100 Phoenix AZ 85018 | 602.464.9000 We deliver! By Katie Mayer F or more than 10 years, Westroc Hospitality kept a close watch on the Paradise Valley property that was home to the iconic Mountain Shadows Resort, in hopes of acquiring it someday. The lush area of 56th Street and Lincoln Drive, with its breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain and rich history as a glamorous vacation destination for tourists and stars alike, was on the Scottsdale-based hospitality group’s wish list. But the company could never quite get its hands on it. When Marriott closed the hotel in September 2004, Westroc was outbid, said Westroc Hospitality President & COO Bill Nassikas. According to news reports, the 68-acre Paradise Valley property was then purchased in late 2005 by Crown Development, of Orange County, California but the company was not able to redevelop the property. Fortunately, patience proved to be a virtue in this case. And in early 2015, “someday” arrived when Westroc Hospitality and Dallas-based real estate developer Woodbine Development purchased 46 acres, including Mountain Shadows Resort from Crown Development and created a plan to rebuild the hotel and existing condos and renovate and redesign the golf course. “Mountain Shadows is an irreplaceable asset,” Nassikas said. “Its location…is truly the crossroads of Paradise Valley. Westroc- Woodbine felt the reincarnation of the original Mountain Shadows would be insulated from competition for years to come.” In early March, Westroc Hospitality, which owns Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Hotel Valley Ho, will open a new $100 million boutique resort called Mountain Shadows. It will feature 183 guest rooms, a presidential suite facing Camelback Mountain, a full-service restaurant, two pools, an 18-hole golf course and lounge and onsite luxury resort condominiums and lofts available for purchase. The resort aims to be a “desert modern” design with restaurants and lounges targeting both locals and visitors. Rates are expected to be in the high $300s during the high tourism season. “We’ll have amenities for everyone,” Nassikas said. “Our restaurant and living room lounge, Hearth ’61, Rusty’s, which is a golf grill and lounge, The Short Course and PV Mercantile, which is offering locally-curated merchandise, will all welcome locals.” He added, “There are also stunning banquet and event spaces designed for local weddings and other gala celebrations, all with views of the iconic Camelback Mountain.” A new local restaurant is also planned to open in 2018 on the southwest corner of 56th Street and Lincoln Drive directly across from El Chorro Lodge. Specific plans for that have not been announced. The new resort will bring back some of the nostalgia of the original Mountain Shadows Resort, which opened on Jan. 15, 1959, according to old newspaper clippings. With its sparkling pool set against a backdrop of desert beauty and its low roofline blending into the landscape, the hotel was once a favorite among the Hollywood crowd. Stars such as Bob Hope, John Wayne, Sammy Davis Jr. and Liz Taylor stayed at the property, golfing, swimming and enjoying its amenities. Former guests at the hotel have reported seeing the stars dancing on the weekends to a swing band in the glamorous Crystal Room. And a TV show called “The Brothers Brannagan” even filmed episodes at the hotel in its early days. With so much historical significance, Nassikas said that deciding on a name for the new boutique resort was easy. “The name ‘Mountain Shadows’ was a no brainer,” Nassikas said. “Since 1959, that name has been synonymous with the community.” According to the Town of Paradise Valley’s website, the highly-desired property where the resort sits was once home to the Tennessee Walking Horse Ranch, owned by Captain Hogg, father to prominent 20th century philanthropist and arts collector Ima Hogg, who was known as “The First Lady of Texas.” Jim Paul purchased the 55-acre property in the 1950s and built a hotel and 59 homes and renamed it Mountain Shadows East. The hotel was the first in Phoenix to remain open year-round. In the mid-1960s, Paul sold half of his interest in the resort to Del Webb Construction Company, but continued to operate the hotel. He then opened Rawhide in north Scottsdale as a place for his collection of Old West memorabilia. Then, in the following decade, Paul purchased 80 acres to the west of the hotel and created Mountain Shadows West. The resort then became Del Webb’s Mountain Shadows. Finally, in July 1981, Del Webb sold the resort to Marriott Corporation and the hotel became Marriott’s Mountain Shadows Resort and Country Club. It featured 337 deluxe rooms and suites, an executive 18-hole golf course and eight tennis courts. The hotel was razed in 2014 after falling into disrepair. Stars finally align for landmark PV resort rebuild Yesterday and today: Mountain Shadows pool area, circa 1960, and a rendering of the new space in 2017. “Mountain Shadows is an irreplaceable asset, Its location…is truly the crossroads of Paradise Valley.”

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Preschool through Grade 8 To honor the history of the property, Nassikas said the company is incorporating some significant items from the hotel’s past into the project. “Our architect Mark Philp of Allen + Philp, a local firm we used for both Sanctuary and Hotel Valley Ho, has salvaged the original Haver block to reincorporate into the entry of the hotel,” Nassikas said. Ralph Haver (see above) was a mid- century architect who built tract homes in Phoenix, which are popular today in the Valley. “There will also be some original art slated to hang in the hotel’s public areas, graciously offered to us by Rick Carpinelli of Crown Development,” Nassikas said. “And the golf course will pay tribute to Jack Snyder, the course’s original architect, through Forrest Richardson, who worked with Jack and has designated a golf hole with a commemorative plaque thanking Jack for his past contributions.” The resort’s restaurant Hearth ’61 has the numeral in its name as a nod to the year Paradise Valley was incorporated, according to a Westroc Hospitality statement. Nassikas said the complete rebuild, with local and historical touches, a fresh vibe and the staff’s commitment to customer service will restore the resort to the reputation it once had. “It’s certainly youthful and energetic with dynamic restaurants and lounges…along with a fun 18-hole short course golf experience open to the public,” he said. “Guest service will be our hallmark… friendly, warm and efficient.” And who knows? Guests just might spot a star or two here once again. Born in California, Ralph Haver showed interest in architecture at a young age, eventually becoming trained as an architect at the University of California, Pasadena and setting his sights on the future of design. After returning from WWII, Haver moved to Phoenix where his father had made connections with local builders while helping with building services within the city during the war. Ralph Haver practiced architecture in metropolitan Phoenix from 1945 until the mid-1980s and became one of the most well-known and respected architects in his field. Working in the post WWII era, Haver is known for developing churches, schools, municipal buildings, malls, multi-family housing and tract homes in the Phoenix area. At the time, Haver had one of the largest architectural firms in the city, working to use his style of simplicity on various structures. Even now, Haver’s influence can be seen throughout the city of Phoenix, both in his previous projects and in the legacy he left behind on current architects. Haver’s affordable tract homes, which became known as Haver Homes or Haver Hoods, were designed to be practical and affordable homes for growing families and were one of his most well- known achievements. The low-sloped rooflines, oversized chimneys, walls of windows, and angled porch posts were key aspects signifying to the community that Haver had left his mark. Known to be a good man, with great values, Haver was committed to the community he helped build. Devoted to the Boy Scouts, Rotary Club and American Institute of Architects, Haver was dedicated to his family, faith and professionalism. All of these things played a part in his career and elements of his design. Haver was enthusiastic about the growth of the city of Phoenix. His father was a mason and his brother, a building contractor. Both would eventually move to Phoenix from California to work with Ralph in his endeavors, moving their families to the desert and becoming part of Ralph’s real estate development team. In present day Phoenix many of Haver’s buildings have been destroyed but some structures have been preserved, such as the Arizona Bank at 16th St. and Bethany Home which was renovated to become The Vig Uptown, yet many of the key skeletal elements were kept intact. The Phoenix Municipal Complex, which is now the Calvin C. Goode building, has had little change and dozens of tract homes remain with various stages of change executed by their various owners throughout the years. While some believe Haver Homes are outdated because of their size and the fact that they were built to be simple, many disagree, believing they’re a part of history and a marvelous part of Phoenix’s rich architectural history. RALPH HAVER MAKES HIS OWN MARK