A Bit of Tucson History
 

Hirsh’s Shoes Building, built 1954 / Bernard Friedman, Architect
 

Mrs. David Hirsh commissioned Bernard Friedman to design this building as a free standing shop. Though now surrounded by other buildings, it was owned and operated by the Hirsh Family until September 2016, when it was sold to Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation. Shortly thereafter,  Sunshine Shop Tucson was formed to co-exist in THPF's Hirsh's Shoes front showroom.

As an ideal example of an open front facade, the interior and exterior zones are integrated. Angled walls create a dynamic entrance with a sloping exposed frame canopy flanked on either side by cantilevered display cases and a planter. Large neon letterforms are mounted on top of the canopy. Stunning as much today as it was in 1954.