Victorian Homes in Prescott Transformed into Housing for Homeless Vets

Historic Housing Revamp Offers New Shelter for Homeless Veterans

In Prescott, a historic transformation is underway as six Victorian-era officers’ quarters have been converted into a new affordable housing community for veterans facing homelessness. These former single-family homes, once utilized by doctors and medical personnel, now serve as apartments on the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System campus.

This innovative project was spearheaded by Gorman and Company, with Sally Schwenn, the Arizona market president, leading the efforts. “So we were able to convert those six quarters buildings into 23 units of one and two bedroom units, which are absolutely fabulous,” she stated.

The newly created community, The Post at Fort Whipple, now offers over 100 permanent homes designated for senior veterans or those experiencing homelessness.

The six early-1900s officers’ quarters have been transformed into 23 one- and two-bedroom units in Prescott, Arizona.

Schwenn highlighted the efforts to retain as much of the original architectural character as possible. “We even kept the old iron stoves in place,” she mentioned. “They don’t work, but they’re super cool and just make everything a lot more homey.”

U.S. Vets in Prescott, headed by Executive Director Bryan Campbell, has partnered with Gorman and Company to provide services at the location. Campbell noted that while the average resident age is around 58, some are significantly older.

Construction on The Post at Fort Whipple in Prescott, Arizona, started a year and a half ago and is now 100% occupied. The six Victorian-era homes were transformed into apartments and an additional housing complex was built nearby with 80 units.

“Could you imagine being Vietnam-era, you serve your country, and then you find yourself in your 80s [or] 90s and you’re experiencing homelessness? I mean that’s just devastating,” Campbell reflected.

Beyond the 23 refurbished units, a new 80-unit, one-bedroom apartment complex has been constructed nearby to further accommodate the housing needs of veterans.