Glendale in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Glendale Business District
Developed 1896 1921
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010
1. Glendale Business District Marker
Inscription.
Glendale Business District. Developed 1896 1921. Settled in 1892, Glendale developed its own "downtown" where residents obtained the goods and services they needed. It was also where local farmers shipped the fruits, vegetables, and livestock they raised to national markets. Glendale blossomed into the largest town in the northwest Salt River Valley. Separated from Phoenix by miles of open space, Glendale's downtown had banks, groceries, theaters, department stores, and other businesses. The role of the downtown changed by the 1960's as the area grew and the automobile provided other shopping options. Yet Glendale businesses and government worked together since the 1980's to again make the area a regional destination.
Settled in 1892, Glendale developed its own "downtown" where residents obtained the goods and services they needed. It was also where local farmers shipped the fruits, vegetables, and livestock they raised to national markets. Glendale blossomed into the largest town in the northwest Salt River Valley. Separated from Phoenix by miles of open space, Glendale's downtown had banks, groceries, theaters, department stores, and other businesses. The role of the downtown changed by the 1960's as the area grew and the automobile provided other shopping options. Yet Glendale businesses and government worked together since the 1980's to again make the area a regional destination.
Erected by City of Glendale.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 33° 32.385′ N, 112° 11.015′ W. Marker is in Glendale, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is at the intersection of West Glenn Drive and North 58th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Glenn Drive. Marker is on southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glendale AZ 85301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, and in the Tohono Oodham 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Murphy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert W. Cole Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,151 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
