PHOENIX — The fate of the 100-year-old Milum Textile Services property in downtown Phoenix is unclear as the owner continues a fight with the city over whether the longstanding buildings can be demolished.
The facility is located from 333 to 337 N. 7th Ave. between Filmore and Van Buren streets on the western side of downtown. Formerly known as the Phoenix Laundry and Dry Cleaning building, the property was rebuilt in 1935 after a fire destroyed a building that was developed in 1923.
The city of Phoenix historic preservation commission voted 8-0 at its Jan. 8 meeting to uphold a previous decision against demolition of the entire property, as it was deemed to have historic value. The property is considered architecturally significant for its Streamline Moderne-style design and use of multiple lamella roofs, according to the city.
The commission noted that the owners could appeal the decision with Phoenix City Council as a next step.
