Celebrate the Holidays at Riordan Mansion, A Treasure in the Pines

Take a step back in time to get a glimpse of life in 1900’s Flagstaff to tour the Riordan Mansion (map), a remarkable Craftsman style home decked out for the holidays with the traditions of Christmas, both past and present.

Located on a six-acre wooded site west of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. The Riordan Mansion is an impressive example of Arts and Crafts style architecture featuring a rustic exterior of log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand-split wooden shingles. The expansive home has forty rooms, over 13,000 square-feet of living area, and servant’s quarters. The Riordan residence was designed by the creator of Grand Canyon’s El Tovar Hotel, Charles Whittlesey.

Built in 1904 for Timothy and Michael Riordan, prominent Flagstaff businessmen who developed a successful logging business, the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company. The two close-knit families built this mansion comprised of two separate homes connected by a common area known as the billiard room.

Now a state park, this pristine historic home is filled with original artifacts, handcrafted furniture, and personal mementos of the Riordan families. The estate contains an exceptional collection of Craftsman furnishings with appointments by Edison, Stickley, Ellis, and Steinway.

From the beautiful and stately handcrafted walnut furniture to the original stain glass windows, the home was designed to maximize natural lighting and space while still functional for entertaining guests. One of the first homes in the area to have indoor plumbing, electricity, central heating, telephone service and a six car garage it had all the comforts of home.

Riordan Mansion State Park
409 West Riordan Rd
Flagstaff, AZ
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Mansion Tours:
Please note this park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Guided tours of the Mansion are given on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, at the top of the hour. During winter, tours begin at 11 am. Tour size is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Reservations are made by calling the Park at (928) 779-4395. Closed Christmas Day.

Park Entrance Fees:
Adult (14+): $6.00
Youth (7–13): $2.50
Child (0–6): FREE

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