The Manning House, a 36,000 square foot fully restored historic mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally a magnificent home designed by prominent Tucson architect Henry Trost. His unique style, which combined Spanish Colonial and Santa Fe Territorial detail, is unrivaled in the Southwest.
Built in 1907 for Tucson’s Mayor, Levi Howell Manning, this landmark provides a precious link with the Old Pueblo’s enduring history and the era of “Snob Hollow” when the surrounding neighborhood was home to many civic, social and cultural leaders of Tucson.
Originally, the mansion was a 12,000 square foot home on a beautifully landscaped site of ten acres, lush with fruit and acacia trees, indigenous cactus and bougainvillea plants. The pathways surrounding the property provided a direct connection to Tucson’s central downtown and were used by Levi Manning to walk to the city offices.
Levi Manning lived in the home until his death in 1935. His family sold the home to the Elks Lodge in 1949. During the 1950's, the Elks management made additions to accommodate banquets and celebrations. (A New Era)
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Often referred to as the Oasis in the Desert, The Manning House Estate is filled with grapefruit, orange and lemon trees, the fruit of which are used in many dishes served on the premises. |
In 1997, the Manning House was purchased by the Concannon family of Tucson who continue to historically renovate this estate making it a premier site in Tucson for hosting special events, and restoring The Manning House as a community asset.
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