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Tempe Unveils Restored Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation

For years, the historic Eisendrath House stood perched on a hill along College Avenue in Tempe, behind the Arizona Historical Society Museum, quietly awaiting revival. That vision has become reality: the beautifully restored 1930s Pueblo Revival adobe structure has reopened as the Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation, blending Tempe's rich history with vital sustainability efforts.

Docent-led tours now offer public access, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the city's past while discovering practical water conservation strategies and regional water stories.

Originally constructed in 1930 by renowned Phoenix architect Robert T. Evans as the winter home for Rose Eisendrath—widow of Chicago industrialist Joseph N. Eisendrath—the restoration was spearheaded by the Rio Salado Foundation in partnership with the City of Tempe, SRP, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the Tempe Historic Preservation Foundation.

As the Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation, it serves as a hub for Tempe's sustainability initiatives. Upcoming interactive exhibits inside the house will educate on the region's water history and promote conservation across the area.

The venue is available for rent for events like receptions, corporate conferences, dinners, and weddings. Public docent-led tours are offered by appointment on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Located at 1400 N. College Avenue next to the Johnny G. Martinez Water Treatment Plant, parking is available at the Arizona Historical Society Museum (1300 N. College Avenue) with a free shuttle during open houses. For details, visit www.riosaladofoundation.org or call 480-473-0245.

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