The Kemper Goodwin House, which stood adjacent to City Hall at 111 East 5th Street since the 1950s, has recently been demolished. The property was locally known for its unique modern elements and structural system. Design detailing included rooftop access via a cantilevered contruction staircase, curved interior walls with wood paneling, a central fireplace with unified terrazzo construction, and a painted mermaid at the bottom of the swimming pool (pictured below).

The property was acquired by the City in the mid-1980s as part of a long-range plan for the redevelopment of the municipal government complex. Due to code issues, it was not usable as City offices, and was subsequently used for storage. Ultimately, the Harry Mitchell Government Complex master plan calls for the creation of a City Hall Park which will wrap entirely around City Hall, including the area where the Goodwin House once stood.

Although the house was not age-eligible (typically 50 years) for listing on either the Tempe Historic Property Register or National Register of Historic Places, the property is associated with persons prominent in the local history and development of Tempe.