Swindall Tourist Inn
Address
1021 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Details
The Swindall Tourist Inn is a historically significant American Craftsman bungalow that served as a safe haven for Black travelers during segregation. Originally built in 1913, the house was converted into a boarding house by Golden and Elvira Swindall around 1940 to provide lodging for African Americans, including famous performers like Count Basie and athletes like Jackie Robinson, who were refused service elsewhere.
It is listed in the Green Book and on the National Register of Historic Places and is the last surviving boarding house of its kind in Phoenix.
Nearby Arts & Culture
- Afri-Soul Education Center1021 E Washington St (adjacent)
- Children's Museum of Phoenix215 N 7th St (0.3 miles NW)
- Black Theatre Troupe1333 E Washington St (0.4 miles E)
- CREATE at AZ Center600 E Washington St (0.4 miles W)
Nearby Dining
- Grassrootz Bookstore and Juice Bar1145 E Washington St (799 feet E)
- Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe808 E Jefferson St (0.2 miles W)
- LATHA Restaurant & Bar628 E Adams St (0.4 miles NW)
- Pizzeria Bianco623 E Adams St (0.4 miles W)
Nearby Education
- Afri-Soul Education Center1021 E Washington St (adjacent)
- Children's Museum of Phoenix215 N 7th St (0.3 miles NW)
- CREATE at AZ Center600 E Washington St (0.4 miles W)
- Arizona Science Center600 E Washington St (0.4 miles W)