Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

What is Riordan Mansion State Historic Park?

The mansion is a single large building split into two homes, one for each Riordan brother. That shared design is what makes it stand out among historic houses: two households living side by side under one roof, each with its own half of the building.

The property is preserved as a state historic park on land bordering the Northern Arizona University campus. As a state park rather than a private home, it is set up for visitors to learn about the family and the house.

History of Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Timothy and Michael Riordan were lumber barons, and their shared mansion is a lasting sign of the wealth the timber business brought them. The house survived to become a protected site, and in 1978 it opened as a state historic park. It is also listed on the National Register, which recognizes it as a historic home worth preserving for future generations.

Visiting Riordan Mansion State Historic Park: tips

The park is at 409 West Riordan Road, about 0.7 miles from Route 66. It is listed as wheelchair accessible. Check the state park's website for visiting and tour information before you go, and allow about an hour for the house and grounds. A coffee shop and bakery is about a tenth of a mile away.

The Brannen-Devine House is about 0.7 miles off, and the Weatherford Hotel and the Railroad Addition Historic District are both about 0.9 miles away, so it pairs well with a downtown walk.