The 1918 Tucson Warehouse and Transfer Building complex at 440 N. Seventh Ave. downtown is slated for renovation, but what does the future hold for the beautiful "Goddess of Agave" mural on the side of the four-story building?

Benjamin Supply, a tenant in the complex, was acquired in 2022 by family-owned Central Arizona Supply, which is leading the $5.2 million redesign. The project, set to begin in January with exterior work in spring, will convert the space into a luxury appliance and plumbing showroom featuring steel-and-glass architecture, a design center and a demonstration kitchen.

"We love the mural; it is spectacular and means a lot to the community," said Jeremy Smith, creative director at Central Arizona Supply. "Unfortunately, the stucco is failing and the wall needs to be rep

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