Historical Adobe Renovation
The updated exterior of the 85-year-old Eisendrath House
A significantly important historic structure, the Eisendrath House, was built in 1930
by famed architect Robert Evans as a winter home for Rose Eisendrath of Chicago.
Eisendrath named the house LOMAKI, which is Hope for “pleasant house.”
Its restoration is part of the development of the Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation
in Tempe. Now it is ready for the final phase of renovation.
Rio Salado Foundation, a local nonprofit whose mission is to preserve the history, natural beauty and economic future of the Rio Salado and Papago Park region, resumed construction on the estoration of the 85-year-old pueblo revival style adobe Eisendrath House. The project is made possible through a partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation and its Community Impact Loan Fund, and with support from Salt River Project.
Once completed this fall, the home, boasting a great room and three outdoor terraces, will be available as a venue for small special events, and Tempe Historic Preservation Foundation docents will conduct tours for the public. The City of Tempe’s Water Conservation Department office will be at the house, and the SRP Water Education Facility, a stand-alone state-of-the-art teaching classroom and meeting space, is currently being used for conservation classes, demonstrations and water-industry education.
The Arizona Community Foundation’s Community Impact Loan Fund makes investments in nonprofit community projects, typically in the form of loans, equity, loan guarantees and other familiar market instruments, often at or below market rates.
The $325,000 loan from ACF’s Community Impact Loan Fund accelerates a multi-year commitment from SRP. The loan will allow the project to be completed this year, while continuing to honor SRP’s six-year commitment to Eisendrath House.
Restoration of this historic property began in 2010 with limited interior demolition, exterior adobe restoration, updated utilities, landscaping and construction of the adjacent SRP Education Facility.
A community campaign is ongoing to raise funds to support the programming and completion of the interpretive centers at the Eisendrath House. CLICK HERE for more information.
