Sun Mercantile Building

The Sun Mercantile Building, also known as 'Sun Merc', is a historic warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona, designed by E.W. Bacon and built in 1929. It is the last remnant of the city's 'second Chinatown' period and has been recognized as a historic landmark since 1985. Located near the Talking Stick Resort Arena, it serves as a venue for the Phoenix Suns. The building faced threats of demolition in the mid-2000s due to proposed luxury development plans, but preservation efforts by local advocates successfully halted the project, highlighting the importance of this cultural landmark.