DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District

Chapel at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District is the artistic manifestation and architecture constructed by Ettore DeGrazia. The property is a series of buildings scattered throughout a natural desert setting. Built in Tucson near the intersection of Swan Road and Skyline the property is now a museum open to the public. Construction began in 1951 with the open air Mission in the Sun followed by a series of other expressionistic adobe buildings. The gallery/museum was constructed in 1965 with details including cactus flooring, exposed wood beams, rafters and unique artistic finishes.

The gallery replaced the first DeGrazia Building constructed in 1944 on the corner of Prince and Campbell Road. Artists and friends who spent time at the new gallery included Thomas Hart Benton, Olaf Wieghorst, Jack Van Ryder, Pete Martinez and Ross Santee. In 2006, the 10-acre (40,000 m2) property, now a museum of DeGrazia's work, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Buildings

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Front Exterior of the Gallery In the Sun
Cholla Walkway
Gallery In the Sun gift shop
Interior of the Gallery In the Sun
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
DeGrazia Mission
Interior of Mission In the Sun
Chapel Mural
Festivities at the Mission In the Sun
Interior of Chapel and Altar
Festivities at the Gallery In the Sun


DeGrazia's Grave

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Coordinates: 32°19′20″N 110°53′30″W / 32.32222°N 110.89167°W / 32.32222; -110.89167

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