Very Rare Authentic Victorian Style House Located within Tempe’s Petersen Park Neighborhood. Built in 1892 as the home for Prominent Tempe Rancher Niels Petersen and his wife Susanna. Constructed by Renowned Architect, James Creighton, it was one the most Elegant rural homes in the Salt River Valley. This two-story Queen Anne Victorian-Style House features a Wrap-Around Front Porch, Various Custom Ornate Finishes throughout the Interior, and Ample Space for Entertaining. It is conveniently located just two miles from Downtown Tempe.

A lovely old house in Tempe from circa 1892. Especially fun to tour around Christmas time.

Ive always driven by not knowing exactly what this house was until I went on a field trip with my sons 4th grade class. The guides had a very nice structure and routine and kept the children involved and entertained. I thought that it was a great tour overall.

I love this house. Simple and dignified, offering a glimpse into Tempes past. Lovingly cared for by the Tempe Historical society. A nearby opportunity to introduce the past to your children and grandchildren! And a nice family holiday activity for all!It is only open regularly to the public the first 3 full weekends in Dec. for Danish Christmas. This year (2019): Dec 7&8, 14 &15, 21&22. 10 AM - 2 PMGuides, cookies, some activities, park with swings and tables for families to make a nice day of it :-)FREE, although donations are accepted to help maintain this beautiful piece of Tempe history.During the year, the house opens for field trips for local schools and private group tours can be arranged through Tempe Parks & Rec, for a nominal fee.Enjoy!

My kids love coming here when they do the Danish Christmas. They love trying to find all the nisse in the house. Its very fun to walk through and see it all decorated for Christmas.

Beautiful house with an interesting history. Docents are very knowledgeable and make this a fun experience for all ages.

Great piece of history, beautifully restored and very knowledgeable tour guides . Its not always open and I believe yours have to be scheduled or you can wait for a open time.

Very neat place to visit with friends and family. Free tree seeds for different herbs and they serve cookies and juice.

Went to see the house decorated for Christmas. Beautiful Victorian style home in Tempe, AZ

Wait. You mean people lived in Phoenix before the 1990s no way. I think this place is a hoax. People didnt start moving here until the cookie cutter suburbs started populating all across the barren dessert land.

Awesome house. nicely set up

A wonderful piece of Tempe history in a very accessible location. Quaint little play ground for the kiddos. My 10 yr old daughter is still talking about Petersen House.

Beautiful historic house! If there is event there or you just want to see the house, I recommend going. Its definitely a great experience.

Fun little piece of history amazing upkeep on the property! I hope thos place and many others stay for generations to come

Fabulous! Would go and see again!

Nice little park, not sure when or if museum is ever open

This is a great house and so amazing to visit. I love all the work done to keep it up and original style.

Enjoyed the tour yesterday. Great to see it standing after all these years.

It is a good time memory place or people could relax and have family get together

Needs self guided tour pamphlet. Lovely furnishings and nicely refurbished. Free entry.

Ive driven by it my whole life and finally had the chance to stop in. Just beautiful! When you have an opportunity, check it out.

Cool place:)

I loved the whole house, the way it was preserved with the furnishings on display is awesome. Best of the four historical Tempe homes in my opinion.

Yup...Im the fellow who put a new roof on this project like 12 yrs ago...Quite the experience...Cool stuff

Amazing I had a wonderful time. So happy the have perserved the history of the familys home.

Cool old school house. Classy.

Nice history of the past

So wish this place was open more to the public but its understandable why it cannot be. Awesome park to just chill at.

Got us in the holiday spirit!

Its got a creepy looking vibe but overall, its a nice house

Go! If you have the chance visit this historic house!

Had a lovely time.

Beautiful historic house

Cool place lots of History

I would really love to go there, but this place is almost never open. And I cant find out when it is open

My kids only played at the park. At the time of the year we went they were already closed.

Ok

Nice

Quiet park and museum

Old

I like the place

Yes

This park needs an upgrade more play area for the kids . It a boring park