J. Knox Corbett House

As part of the Tucson Museum of Art, the J. Knox Corbett House is a brick mission style structure that houses an extensive collection of art objects from the Arts and Crafts era. The building was completed in 1907 and was owned by members of the Corbett family for nearly 60 years. Corbett and his wife Lizzie lived in the house next to the Stevens House. Much of the Corbett family lived there for a number of years. As architectural styles changed over the years and specifically in the local area of Tucson, the Corbett house became more and more popular. It was considered one of the finer homes in the area and often elite members of the community met on the grounds and at the popular location. The furnishings in the home were made of rich mahogany and many were imported from Europe. One of the notable items was a hand carved buffet piece that featured scenes of animals. The house includes a full basement and was home to one of Tucson's first air conditioning units. During prohibition, gin was made in the upstairs attic room. The home is open by appointment only for viewing, but there are public tours held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday at 11 am from October through May.