Photos: The Westward Look turns 100
The Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa in the Santa Catalina Foothills turned 100 years old in 2012. The historic lodge began as the home for William and Maria Watson and evolved into the toast of the desert in the early 20th century. It's Western flavor and reputation continue today.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Wanda Diaz, right, passes the time on her iPad in a sitting room at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Historic photographs of the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa adorn a wall in a sitting room near the lobby.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Kitchen staff at the GOLD Restaurant file out with trays of fresh food at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Guests dine outside at the GOLD Restaurant overlooking the pool at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Native desert flora flanks the walkways around the grounds of the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Guests can find a number of spots to relax under the sun poolside at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Miniature cactus accent the tables at the GOLD Restaurant at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Guests dine outside at the GOLD Restaurant at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
The entrance to the GOLD Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
The entrance to the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
The pool at the Westward Look resort in 1966.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Bob and Beverly Nason with daughters Lani and Sancy, at the Westward Look Resort circa 1950.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Photo of the original residence on the Westward Look property, taken by architect Merritt Starkweather, ca. 1912.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
A promotional photo for the Westward Look resort, ca. 1950.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Westward Look guest room in 1966.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
The main entrance of the Westward Look resort, ca. 1960-70.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Early visitors enjoy the amenities at the Westward Look Resort, which started as a private residence in the 1920's.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Guests won't find a lack of comfy chairs inside the lobby at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Westward Look won a four-diamond rating from AAA in 2009.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Westward Look won a four-diamond rating from AAA in 2009. Relax in one of the rooms at Westward Look Sonoran Spa.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
The pool at Westward Look. Westward Look has won a four-diamond rating from AAA in 2009.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Exterior of the Westward Look Sonora Spa.
Rick Wiley
Photo editor
A signature Tucson resort is celebrating its centennial with a new owner and a new brand.
A 2012 change in the resort's ownership has officials confident annexation will happen this time around.
Westward Look's plans to possibly build shops, restaurants, apartments, casitas and a hotel on the 75-acre resort property have troubled many neighbors, despite resort owners' steps to scale back some of their plans.
Oro Valley annexed the 80-acre Westward Look resort, with plans to expand it and develop residential, retail and office space in the area.