Phoenix Ave. Lampposts Update

Address:  Phoenix Ave. 

Aan update on the Phoenix Ave. lampposts restoration/replacement project.

In October 2025, the City of Flagstaff's Public Works Streets concrete group worked on a concrete project to address a complaint and tripping hazard condition on the south side of Phoenix Ave., just west of Leroux St. While completing this work, four lampposts were inadvertently removed without prior Heritage Preservation approval. The four fixtures were removed and relocated to the core services yard, where they were assessed by Public Works staff and the Heritage Preservation Officer. The Heritage Preservation Officer communicated this information to the Commission via email, and subsequently worked with Public Works to find a resolution.

In April 2026, Public Works finished reinstalling the Phoenix Ave. lampposts. The two ornate lampposts with the gargoyles were restored by Artisan Metal Works. Repairs were made to the body of the lampposts, and new gargoyle wings were cast to replace missing features. Replicas of the two single-light lampposts were ordered and installed, as the repair of these lampposts was deemed not possible.