SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Prescott Council Votes to Preserve Whiskey Row

Episode Date: August 6, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!In a decision welcomed by many local preservation advocates, the Prescott City Council has once again voted to deny the proposed Prescott Plaza Hotel project, affirming the city’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the historic character of its beloved downtown. Council Rejects Proposal to Replace Historic Structures The vote—4 to 2 against the project—followed extensive review and community feedback. The hotel plan, which would have replaced three historic buildings on Whiskey Row with a four-story, 47-room hotel, included retail space and a rooftop patio. While developers had made some revisions since their last submission, councilmembers ultimately agreed that the updated design... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-council-votes-to-preserve-whiskey-row/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to speech audio articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. In a decision welcomed by many local preservation advocates, the Prescott City Council has once again voted to deny the proposed Prescott Plaza Hotel Project, affirming the city's ongoing commitment to maintaining the historic character of its beloved downtown. Council rejects proposal to replace historic structures. The vote, 4 to 2 against the project, followed extensive review and community feedback. The hotel plan, which would have replaced three historic buildings. buildings on Whiskey Row with a four-story, 47-room hotel, included retail space and a rooftop patio.

While developers had made some revisions since their last submission, council members ultimately agreed that the updated design still conflicted with long-standing downtown design standards. Preservation Commission echoed concerns. The Prescott Preservation Commission had previously voted 3 to 1 to recommend denial, citing issues with building height, balcony design, and insufficient setback. The proposal exceeded the area's 40. 48-foot height limit and included architectural features that were inconsistent with the established style of Whiskey Row. These concerns align with public input and past decisions to preserve the area's

historical integrity. Protecting Prescott's iconic downtown. Whiskey Row, with its turn-of-the-century architecture and Wild West legacy, remains one of Prescott's most treasured cultural assets. The Council's decision reflects a broader community desire to balance economic development with preservation, ensuring that new projects enhance rather than overshadow the area's historical identity. Room for future collaboration. While this proposal has been denied, the door remains open for future development that better aligns with Prescott's design guidelines. City leaders expressed hope that future projects will continue to involve collaboration with the Preservation Commission and community stakeholders from the start. A vote for preservation.

Tuesday's decision sends a strong and positive message about the city's priorities. Prescott's history is not just worth remembering, it's worth protecting. As growth continues, the city aims to remain a place where heritage and progress go hand in hand. Catch up with more local news stories on Signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1 RSD 2-No.