Historical Resources
The list provided is a compilation of references to books and articles on Josias Joesler. It includes references and cited resources to homes, buildings, blueprints and associated information. It is not intended to be inclusive but it is a good starting point for anyone interested in the architecture of our area. If you have any questions or additions, please contact us.
Books
A Newcomer’s Guide to Tucson
Aug 12-13, 1994 Josias Joesler: Tucson’s Most Recognized Architect, by R Brooks Jeffery U of A, College of ArchitectureJoesler & Murphey
June 1994, An Architectural Legacy for Tucson, 36pp. available through the U of A College of Architecture.
Articles & Newsletters
Arizona Daily Star Articles
March 15, 2005 Church Gains Landmark Status, by Joe Burchell
Aug 20, 2006 Joesler-designed Grace Mansion is off the block by Joseph Barrios
Dec 13, 2009 Joesler cottage become expansive abode by Gillian Drummond
June 13, 2010 He invented SW vibe that enriches Tucson by Tom Beal
March 3, 2013 Joesler Home Plays Lead Role in Indie Film by Dan Sorenson
Catalina Foothills Association Newsletters
Nov 2005, The Future is Now by Paul Chandler, Chairman CFA Architectural Committee
Nov 2005, A Legend of the Foothills, Josias Joesler – Architect by Ken Scoville CFA Board
Fall 2007, A Win, Win for Joesler Homeowners by Tom Pew
Winter 2010-2011, Joesler in the News – by Chris Mathis, Historical Committee Chair
Phoenix Home & Garden
Jan 1989 – The Architect Who Set Tucson’s Style, Jos. Th. Joesler by Nora Burba Trulsson, Photography by Terrence Moore, pp 46-61
May 2002 – A Tucson Treasure – the legacy of architect Josias Joesler lives on in this 1940 adobe, by Teresa O’Neil, Photography by Christian Blok
Fall 2007, A Win, Win for Joesler Homeowners by Tom Pew
Winter 2010-2011, Joesler in the News – by Chris Mathis, Historical Committee Chair.
Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation
April 25, 2015 – Home Tour of The Historic Homes of Josias Joesler
The National Register of Historic Places – State Historic Preservation Office Nov 2002 Arizona’s Historic Property Tax Reduction Program, Nov 29, 2010 Janet H Strittmatter Historic Architect – Natlonal Register Nomination of your Joesler/Murphey Residence.
State of Arizona Historic Property Tax Information Sheet, National Register of Historic Places.
April 12, 2011 Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, Invitation to Joesler Book Project.
Dec 10, 2011 Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, announcing plan to develop coffee-table monograph book celebrating Josias Joesler by Damion Clinco.
Homes Joesler Designed
1930 El Castillo – home of Mary Ann & Ron Peterson on N. La Lomita.
1936 The Grace of Spanish Colonial – home of Barbara & Arnold Kraus.
1940 Genteel and Unretouched – home of the late novelist Erskine Caldwell.
1940 Remodeled 1946 by Arthur Brown - The Elegance of Building on History – home of Ellen and Larry Wheeler.
1938 with 1954 addition Homage to Spanish Colonial Revival, the home of Kitty Storie.
Joesler Home 4322 N Camino Kino, home of Ben & Jenna Storek.
Drawings for Joesler homes and Joesler Inspired homes
Home of Rob’t Sogge, present owner since May 1994
5343 N Via Alcalde Lot 325 Catalina Foothills Estates Number 3Residence: Mr. & Mrs. Andrew L Cushman
Lot 255 Catalina Foothills Estates Tucson AZ May 1951
Plan No 5110
JOS TH JOESLER Architect AIA – (Josias T. Joesler)
Registered Architect: Certificate Expires Dec 31, 1951
Sheets 1-6 unreversed reproduction
an Arizona Architectural Archives reproduction
College of Architecture, U of Arizona
Homes Joesler Inspired
H.E.A. Figge Designed
1930 Embracing the Regional Spirit in El Encanto home of Kathryn & Timothy Torrington.Joesler Inspired – Mike Wachs Designed 1989, Capturing the Mexican Style.
Joesler Inspired – Jim Meigs Remodel 1990 Mexican Country Style, Refined home of Carol & Roger Collier.