Central City in Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Phoenix Newspapers, Inc.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2014

1. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. Marker

Inscription. The Arizona Republic is directly descended from the Valley’s first newspaper, the Salt River Herald, first published January 26, 1878. The weekly newspaper became a semi-weekly, then in 1879, a daily titled the Phoenix Herald. Merging with the morning Arizona Republican in 1900, it became the Arizona Republic in 1930.

The Phoenix Gazette began as the Arizona Gazette, established October 28, 1880. In 1929 it became the Phoenix Evening Gazette. In 1930 the Republic and the Gazette were consolidated. Eugene C. Pulliam was the publisher from 1946 to 1975.

Erected by Phoenix Historical Society & Arizona Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1878.

Location. 33° 27.095′ N, 112° 4.289′ W. Marker is in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Central City. Marker is on East Van Buren Street west of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted at eye-level on the subject building, about 20 feet west of the intersection, facing Van Buren Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix AZ 85004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Mary's Basilica (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pope John Paul II (about 700 feet away); Father Edouard Gerard (about 800 feet away); Hotel San Carlos (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phoenix Union High School World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rosson House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Carriage House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maricopa County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenix.

Also see . . .
1. The Arizona Republic - Pulliam Era. Pulliam, who bought the two Gazettes as well as the Republic, ran all three newspapers until his death in 1975 at the age of 86. A strong period of growth came under Pulliam, who imprinted the newspaper with his conservative brand of politics and his drive for civic leadership. Pulliam was considered one of the influential business leaders who created the modern Phoenix area as it is known today. (Submitted on November 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Timeline: The history of The Arizona Republic. The Arizona Republic has captured Arizona's history for 125 years, all the while creating a history of its own. The newspaper has changed ownership eight times since its inception by co-owners Arizona Territorial

Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. Marker (<i>wide view from Van Buren Street</i>) image. Click for full size.

2. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. Marker (wide view from Van Buren Street)

Gov. Lewis Wolfley and Arizona Attorney General Clark Churchill. (Submitted on November 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.