Olympus Condominiums aka The Monarch by Chopas & Starkovich| 1964

5002 N. Central Avenue

Olympus Condominiums aka The Monarch in Uptown Phoenix ArizonaThe Olympus Condominiums were originally luxury apartments developed by Monarch Tile as a showcase for their product. With the help of historical consultants they have taken care to refresh their grounds with new paint and common area amenities. Keep your eye on new listings there through the Olympus community's Facebook Page.Olympus Condominiums aka The Monarch in Uptown Phoenix ArizonaThe barrel vaults are a distinguishing feature not often found in Phoenix. It is a common misconception that the style of the Olympus is supposed to be Grecian. The architects actually used an eclectic pastiche of Roman and French styles; Greeks did not make arches like these!The Olympus by Chopas and Starkovich on Docomomo US Tour Day 2015 The Olympus by Chopas and Starkovich onDocomomo US Tour Day 2015The barrel vaults are a distinguishing feature not often found in Phoenix. It is a common misconception that the style of the Olympus is supposed to be Grecian. The architects actually used an eclectic pastiche of Roman and French styles; Greeks did not make arches like these! The Olympus by Chopas and Starkovich on Docomomo US Tour Day 2015Before it was The Monarch, the original name for the complex's concept was La Petite Maison, which explains the Fleur-de-lis breezeblock.The Olympus by Chopas and Starkovich on Docomomo US Tour Day 2015Penthouse view across the roof garden at the Olympus.The Olympus by Chopas and Starkovich on Docomomo US Tour Day 2015The Olympus by Chopas and Starkovich on Docomomo US Tour Day 2015Regal door at the Olympus.The Olympus by Chopas and Starkovich on Docomomo US Tour Day 2015Resident Janet Traylor hosted a tour group in the Olympus Pool house. She has been instrumental in spearheading some of the recent property improvements.The Olympus by Chopas and Starkovich on Docomomo US Tour Day 2015Olympus Condominiums aka The Monarch in Uptown Phoenix ArizonaOlympus Condominiums aka The Monarch in Uptown Phoenix ArizonaPhotos ©2017 Modern Phoenix LLC and ©2015 Greg Kilroy


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