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From 1945 until the mid-80s, Ralph Haver and his associates practiced architecture in Phoenix, Arizona, leaving an indelible imprint on the way we live, work, learn, shop, worship and bank. As a native in the Valley of the Sun during the 50s, 60s and 70s, its possible you have experienced life in more Haver-designed buildings than any other firm of its time. See how many buildings you recognize!

The cover for the early portfolios is white emobossed cover stock. Images from the firm's portfoliio are reproduced with kind permission of Jimmie Ray Nunn, copyright 1952 - 1967. All rights reserved.

Although the firm went through many personnel changes over the decades, two creative forces remained constant: Ralph Haver and Jimmie Nunn.

Municpal Office Complex for the City of Phoenix
Created in collaboration with colleague Ed Varney & Associates.

 

Lou Regester Furniture, now Copenhagen

 

First Federal Savings and Loan, Scottsdale (Fashion Square area), DEMOLISHED

 

Engineering Complex, ASU, Tempe

Social Sciences Building, ASU, Tempe

 

Paradise Valley United Methodist Church

 

The Arizona Bank, 16th St. and Missouri

 

The legendary Kon Tiki in South Phoenix, DEMOLISHED

 

James Salter is credited by his colleagues as having the most artistic impact upon the firm by designing such memorable structures as the Kon Tiki, Cine Capri, award-winning interiors, unique chandeliers and most any decorative design element in Haver & Nunn buildings. Salter worked for the firm in the Hawaii office until his untimely death.

The Cine-Capri Theater in the Biltmore area, DEMOLISHED

 

Van's, Honolulu, HI

 

Barrow's Furniture, Tucson

Circle-in-square Superlite blocks are noted in the portfolio as being a Haver firm design, and were referred to in vernacular as "Haver Block" at the time.

 

Barrow's Furniture in Phoenix shared the same complex as
the Cine-Capri in the Biltmore area, DEMOLISHED.

 

The KoKo Club, destroyed by fire, in the Ritz Carlton / Biltmore area.

 

The 4747 Building at 16th and Highland, DEMOLISHED

 

3308 on 3rd Avenue follows the same principles as 4747, DEMOLISHED

 

Tower Plaza, Phoenix

 

Emanuel Finkelstein Residence, Tucson

 

Sunrise Park Recreation Center, Northern Arizona

 

Coronado High School, Scottsdale, MOSTLY DEMOSLIHED

 

Hohokam Elementary School, Phoenix

 

Kaibab Elementary School, Scottsdale

 

Revlon factory, South Phoenix

 

Owens Corning Fiberglass

 

Diesel Service Company

 

The Long Banknote Company

 

North Phoenix Baptist Church, Central and Bethany Home

 

Marine Air Station Housing, Yuma

 

Images from the firm's portfoliio are reproduced with kind permission of Jimmie Ray Nunn, copyright 1952 - 1967. All rights reserved.