Fort Lowell was established in 1873 as a critical outpost in the Arizona Territory, serving to protect and support U.S. military operations during the region's expansion. Among the fort’s key structures was the Commissary, a vital supply building that ensured the fort's operations were well-provisioned in the harsh desert environment. After the fort was abandoned in the 1890s, the Commissary fell into disuse, repurposed briefly as a storehouse for nearby farms before slipping into severe disrepair. Its fate changed in the 1930s when the Bolsius family purchased the complex. Recognizing the architectural and historical significance of the buildings, they set to work preserving and enhancing the site. Through their efforts, they infused the Commissary with elements of Pueblo Revival design, applying their mastery of high craftsmanship to restore and reimagine the once-neglected structure into a hallmark of southwestern heritage.