Casa Loma Building

398 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

YEAR BUILT: 1888, 1899

Original Use: Hotel/ Current Use: Retail, Dining, and Offices

The Casa Loma building has undergone significant changes during its time on Mill Avenue. The site was originally occupied by the Atwood Hotel, Tempe’s first 3-story Victorian style building. The original wood-framed building burned down in 1894 but was reconstructed in 1899.

The post-fire construction opened as The Casa Loma hotel in 1901, which remained a popular spot for tourists for 40 years. Other significant renovations include the 1927 facade change to the now-used Spanish Colonial Revival style, and the installation and removal of then-mandated window screens (1960 - 1981).

The Casa Loma building currently is home to popular Downtown Tempe destinations such as Caffe Boa, The Shoe Mill, and a variety of offices.

Nearby Public Art

Sonoran Afternoon - 400 S Mill Ave (124 feet NW)
Bird Bike Locker - 31 E 5th St (387 feet SE)
Tempe Roots - 500 S Mill Ave (419 feet SW)
Mill District - 300 S Mill Ave (449 feet NW)
Plaza Reflector Lights - 521 S Mill Ave (530 feet S)

Nearby Historical Properties

The Andre Building - 401 S Mill Ave (34 feet S)
Tempe (Hilge) Bakery - Hackett House - 94 W 4th St (182 feet W)
College (Valley Art) Theater - 505-509 S. Mill Avenue (383 feet S)
Tempe Municipal Building - 31 E. 5th St. (387 feet SE)
Valley Art Theater - 509 S Mill Ave (401 feet S)