Newlife in Sun City in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Sun City, Arizona

— National Register of Historic Places —

Sun City Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Sun City Marker

Inscription. Sun City, Arizona, officially opened on Jan. 1, 1960 as the world's first master-planned active-adult retirement community. Developed by the Del E. Webb Corporation, it was an instant success and quickly led to the creation of an entire industry catering to the needs of seniors. This building was one of five model homes built and opened in 1960. The property was purchased in 1989 by the Sun Cities Area Historical Society and is today home to the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum. Recognized by the National Park Services, 2015.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1960.

Location. 33° 36.069′ N, 112° 17.537′ W. Marker is in Sun City, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Newlife. It is on Oakmont Drive 0.1 miles west of 107th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10801 W Oakmont Dr, Sun City AZ 85351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s

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Sonoran Desert,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

and in the Tohono O’odham Nation.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Town of Marinette, Arizona (here, next to this marker); Welcome (here, next to this marker); Another First for Sun City (here, next to this marker); Golf Car Oddities...Only In Arizona (a few steps from this marker); GFWC Peoria Woman's Club (approx. 3.4 miles away); Peoria Central School (approx. 3½ miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Peoria (approx. 3½ miles away); North American AT-6 Texan (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sun City.

Regarding Sun City, Arizona. Sun City is a residential community designed for senior citizens over age 55 which includes recreation centers and shopping centers for local residents. It was one of four "Sun

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Sun City Marker

The marker is to the right of the windows.

Cities" designed by Del Webb who also created retirement communities in California, Nevada, and Florida. The Del Webb Construction Company also built the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.