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Drone Photography of Downtown Cottonwood -Greg Bernstein

Old Town Cottonwood A Dozen Years of Transformation and Preservation

Venture north from Phoenix via Interstate 17 for a scenic drive to Cottonwood, where the urban fades into the wild beauty of Arizona. This route quickly transitions from cityscape to sweeping desert plains, dotted with saguaros, before ascending through the picturesque Black Canyon. As you merge onto State Route 260, the landscape unfolds into the dramatic red rock country of the Verde Valley, guiding you to the quaint, artsy town of Cottonwood, nestled amidst nature’s splendor.
In 1904 The Riordan Mansion, was built to be a marvel of modern innovation for its time, boasting a variety of luxuries that were remarkably ahead of the era.

The Riordans – A Flagstaff Arizona Legacy

Step into the timeless grandeur of Riordan Mansion, where the spirit of Flagstaff’s pioneering past comes alive through its remarkable architecture and the enduring legacy of the Riordan family. This historic home, built in 1904, stands as both a marvel of innovation and a testament to the visionaries who shaped the region’s economic and cultural future.