Near North Horne Avenue, 0.4 miles south of East McKellips Road.
Approximately 300 B.C. Prehistoric Indians entered the Salt River Valley. They developed an extensive canal system and raised corn, beans, squash, agave and cotton.
Over 500 miles of Hohokam canal have been recorded in the Salt River . . . — — Map (db m49877) HM
On N. Greenfield Road at E. McKellips Road, on the right when traveling north on N. Greenfield Road.
Commemorative Air Force
Arizona Military Aviation
Walk of Honor
Proudly Recognizes
Rear Admiral Hugh Dennis Wisely (USN, ret)
Admiral Wisely entered the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in 1961. He flew 350 combat missions with VF-114 over . . . — — Map (db m102906) HM WM
On N. Greenfield Road at E. McKellips Road, on the right when traveling north on N. Greenfield Road.
Commemorative Air Force
Arizona Military Aviation
Walk of Honor
Proudly Recognizes
Rear Admiral Walter Lewis Chatham, USN (Ret)
1934 —
Naval Aviator
Rear Admiral “Lew” Chatham, USN (Retired) has approximately 5,000 . . . — — Map (db m102910) HM WM
On N. Greenfield Road at E. McKellips Road, on the right when traveling north on N. Greenfield Road.
Commemorative Air Force
Arizona Military Aviation
Walk of Honor
Proudly Recognizes
Sergei I. Sikorsky
1925 —
Rotorcraft Pioneer
Mr. Sergei Sikorsky learned aviation from the ground up working with his father, Igor. He began . . . — — Map (db m102911) HM
On North Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
Joel Sirrine arrived here in 1878 with the 'Mesa Company' of Pioneers. He constructed this house, which is Mesa's best example of Victorian architecture.
— — Map (db m49905) HM
On North Horne at East Lehi Road, on the right when traveling north on North Horne.
An adobe-walled refuge against Apaches
Built by the Lehi Pioneers of March 6, 1877
First Mormon colonists in central or southern Ariz.
[Left Column]:
Daniel W. Jones
Harriet E. Jones
Daniel P.
Wiley C.
Edwin . . . — — Map (db m49930) HM
On West Main Street east of North Robson, on the right when traveling west.
Wayne C. Pomeroy was born in Mesa, a fourth generation Mesan whose great grandfather Francis Martin Pomeroy organized the "Mesa Company" and founded Mesa in 1878.
At an early age of 7 when most kids were pulling other kids in their wagons, Wayne . . . — — Map (db m204786) HM
On Innovation Way West at East Williams Field Road, on the right when traveling north on Innovation Way West.
Honor Roll Williams Field, Chandler, Arizona J. W. Allsbury 42-13 · C. V. S. Duncan Jr. 42-F · J.J. Colasuonno 42-E · P. G. Jameson 42-H · D. L.Burgess 42-E · R.C. Greybill 42-16 · C.W.Khidrup 42-G · W. H. Hamilton 42-G · S. M. Magill 42-16 · . . . — — Map (db m152472) WM
On West Main Street east of South Robson, on the right when traveling east.
Dan Hibbert originally opened the OK Livery Stable July 8, 1901
In 1911, early pioneer Zeb Pearce started in the produce business, two buildings to the east, and moved to this location in 1915. It was occupied by the Pearce family for 88 years. . . . — — Map (db m204893) HM
On West Main Street east of South Robson, on the right when traveling east.
February 4, 1877 - March 10, 1969
Zebulon "Zeb" Pearce was a leading participant throughout 90 years of central Arizona history. He graduated from Tempe Normal in1899 and later went on to become a teacher, the Mayor of Mesa, city councilman, . . . — — Map (db m204891) HM
On West Main Street east of South MacDonald, on the right when traveling east.
This manufacturing and mercantile company built in 1889 housed Mesa's first general merchandise store. Zenos, a prophet in the Book of Mormon, was an early name for Mesa. — — Map (db m204912) HM
On North 83rd Avenue south of West Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
Pioneers from Peoria, Illinois, settled here in 1886. Others followed, and on April 10, 1892 the Peoria First Presbyterian congregation was chartered. In 1899 parishioners erected this red-brick Gothic Revival church, with arched stained geometric . . . — — Map (db m30400) HM
On North 84th Avenue at West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North 84th Avenue.
In 1919, this building was constructed as a meeting place for the General Federation of Women's Clubs – Peoria Woman's Club.
Originally located at the northwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Washington Street, the Clubhouse was restored and . . . — — Map (db m30401) HM
On North 83rd Avenue north of West Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
An early example of Mission Revival-Style architecture, this two-room masonry school was built in 1906 to accommodate the growing population of Peoria. The main architectural feature is the curvilinear parapet. After the city purchased the building . . . — — Map (db m30398) HM
On North Gavilan Peak Parkway, 0.2 miles south of West Anthem Way, on the left when traveling south.
Every year on Veterans Day, the five pillars of the Memorial will align perfectly to cast one, long shadow across the circle of pavers at precisely 11:11 a.m. At the exact same time, the sunlight projecting through the elliptical openings in the . . . — — Map (db m81043) WM
The military use of Papago Park began in 1909 when the northwest corner of the Park was withdrawn from the public domain for military purposes. This area was used by the 158th Infantry Regiment of the First Arizona Volunteer Infantry (National . . . — — Map (db m87962) HM
Near West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
The 1897 Smurthwaite House is an excellent example of Shingle Style Architecture. It is one of fewer than one hundred 19th century buildings of this age left in Phoenix. It was donated to the City of Phoenix Park, Recreation and Library Department . . . — — Map (db m39414) HM
On West Washington Street, 0.1 miles west of 15th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Arizona Copper Company of Morenci, Arizona purchased five of these locomotives between 1882 and 1886 to haul ore on the Coronado railroad.
The H. K. Porter Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania manufactured them in 1882.
Locomotive #2 . . . — — Map (db m93835) HM
World War II began for the United States with a surprise attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and ended in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. The two most striking reminders of these events are the sinking of the USS Arizona and . . . — — Map (db m72463) WM
Dedicated To You, A Free Citizen In A Free Land
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of
Arizona
by direction of
The Honorable John W. Snyder
Secretary of the Treasury
As the inspirational . . . — — Map (db m27632) HM
This concrete trough was part of the E.A. Tovrea Memorial Zoo.
In June 1942, the Phoenix Gazette announced the opening of a zoo featuring Arizona wildlife. The small zoo housed bison (like the one pictured here) elk, deer, antelope, coyote, . . . — — Map (db m142633) HM
Before 1875 hundreds of heroic women came to Arizona from the East and South. From this group came Arizona's first schoolteachers and the publisher of the first newspaper.
In 1876 a group of pioneer women and their families came from the north, . . . — — Map (db m27385) HM
In memory of the gallant men who gave their lives on December 7, 1941 on the Battleship U.S.S.
Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor
Dedicated December 7, 1976
The Honorable Raul H. Castro, Governor of Arizona
The contributions . . . — — Map (db m26425) HM
John Henry Pruitt, Congressional Medal of Honor Silvestre S. Herrera, Congressional Medal of Honor Ira Hayes, Hero of Iwo Jima; Navajo Code Talkers — — Map (db m92589) WM
On West Washington Street, 0.1 miles west of 15th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Boras Headframe was the last of the wooden headframes built in the Warren Mining District near Bisbee, Arizona.
Erected in 1917, it hoisted over 50,000 tons of copper ores by 1926 when the mine was closed during the Depression. Production . . . — — Map (db m93843) HM
On West Jackson Street at 4th Avenue when traveling south on West Jackson Street.
The Chambers Transfer & Storage Company is significant in the history of commerce in Phoenix. As the railroads developed, support warehouses were constructed on each side of the railroad tracks. Phoenix is the only location in Arizona where the . . . — — Map (db m73076) HM
Eusebio Francisco Kino Egregio Civilizador de la Pimeria Para mantener viva su memoria y fortalecer la amistad y la comprensiσn entre nuestros dos estados, Sonora donσ ιsta estatua a Arizona, en agosto de 1967, siendo gobernadores, . . . — — Map (db m92588) HM
On North 15th Avenue at West Culver Street, on the right when traveling south on North 15th Avenue.
Land that was to become the Story Neighborhood (bounded by McDowell Road, Roosevelt Street, 7th Avenue, and Grand Avenue) was purchased in 1887 and 1906 by Francis Q. Story, a horticulturist known as the "father of the Sunkist Orange." Serious . . . — — Map (db m39413) HM
Father Albert was a young missionary and teacher to the Mescalero Apaches in New Mexico and other tribes in Arizona.
Father Braun was an Army chaplain in World War I and World War II receiving the Purple Heart and two Silver Stars for his . . . — — Map (db m26830) HM
On East Monroe Street near North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first priest ordained in Arizona, Father Edouard Gerard, attended the Catholic people of Phoenix from Florence, Arizona, where he was the pastor of the Church of the Assumption from 1877 to 1885. For many years, Father Gerard was Vicar General . . . — — Map (db m27626) HM
The first meetinghouse in Phoenix for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) was built on this site by the three-hundred-member congregation of the Phoenix Ward. At the time, J. Robert Price was bishop.
Since their beginning . . . — — Map (db m27613) HM
On North Central Avenue at West Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south on North Central Avenue.
Hotel San Carlos
1928
Has been placed on the Phoenix Historic
Property Register and the National
Register of Historic Places.
[An additional marker is mounted indoors between the elevators:]
San Carlos Hotel
The . . . — — Map (db m27614) HM
On West Washington Street at North 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street.
The J. W. Walker/Central Arizona Light & Power Building was built in the spring and summer of 1920 by Phoenix businessman and real estate developer J. W. Walker. Designed by prominent early Phoenix architect L. M. Fitzhugh, the Neo-Classical Revival . . . — — Map (db m27628) HM
On 13th Avenue at West Jefferson, on the right when traveling north on 13th Avenue.
Jacob Waltz was born in the kingdom of Wurttemberg Germany circa 1810. He immigrated to the USA in 1839 and became a naturalized citizen in 1864. Waltz was prospecting in Arizona and is reputed to have found a gold deposit near the superstition . . . — — Map (db m74397) HM
Near West Jefferson Street near North 17th Avenue.
In honor of
the Arizonans of
the Jewish faith
who gave their lives
in the service
of our country in World War II
In Memoriam
Sgt. Leno Off April, 1943 Sgt. Eli Gold - Dec. 29, 1943 Sgt. Elmer I. Rosner - July 8, 1944 Lt. Harry . . . — — Map (db m27677) HM
On South 17th Avenue near West Adams Street, on the right when traveling south.
[Front of Monument]:
The State of Arizona
Erects this monument as its tribute to his valor, extraordinary bravery and distinguished service in the World War and gratitude to all her sons who served.
1930
Memorial committee . . . — — Map (db m27631) WM
On West Washington Street at 1st Avenue when traveling south on West Washington Street.
The Maricopa County Courthouse was originally built in 1928-1929 by both Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix. The County Courthouse portion of the building was designed by a Louisiana architect. Edward F. Neild. The City chose the Phoenix firm . . . — — Map (db m73077) HM
Near Adams Street, 0.1 miles west of 15th Avenue and Adams. Reported permanently removed.
Memorial to Arizona Confederate Troops
1861 - 1865
United Daughters of the Confederacy
1961
"A Nation That Forgets its Past has no Future" — — Map (db m27400) HM
"Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima" Major Howard Connor, USMC 5th Marine Division
Signal Officer
In recognition of the Navajo Code Talkers who
distinguished themselves in developing a Navajo . . . — — Map (db m26823) HM
On East Van Buren Street west of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Arizona Republic is directly descended from the Valleys 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 . . . — — Map (db m126695) HM
On East Monroe Street east of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east.
His Holiness Pope John Paul II On September 2, 1985 Solemnly Proclaimed This Church of The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary To Be A Minor Basilica The Ceremony of Designation December 8, 1985 Most Rev. Robert F. Sanchez . . . — — Map (db m146333) HM
Near West Washington Street near North 11th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Department of Library, Archives and Public Records
Board Members:
Frank Kelly, Chairman, Speaker of the House Stan Turley, President of the Senate John Hays, State Senator Polly Rosenbaum, State Representative Sharon Turgeon, . . . — — Map (db m27629) HM
Built in 1895 by Dr. Roland T. Rosson, Army doctor at Fort McDowell, Phoenix physician (1879-1897) and Mayor, this mansion is one of the few surviving examples of late Victorian architecture in Phoenix. It was acquired by the city through the . . . — — Map (db m27609) HM
On West Jackson Street at 5th Avenue when traveling south on West Jackson Street.
The Santa Fe Freight Depot was constructed in 1929 by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company.The depot is a unique example of a reinforced concrete structure. Like other buildings on Jackson Street, the freight depot reflects the . . . — — Map (db m73075) HM
The Arizona Korean War Veterans Memorial
is dedicated to those Arizona men and women
who served during the Korean War
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
***
Arizona Korean War Veterans Memorial Commissioners
MG Donald L. Owens, AZ ANG . . . — — Map (db m27350) WM
Completed in 1900 at the cost of approximately $136,000, was designed by James Riley Gordon of San Antonio, Texas, and served as the First Arizona owned seat of government during the late territorial days and its transition to statehood in 1912. The . . . — — Map (db m27671) HM
Donated by Forest Burgess
To the city of Phoenix
November, 1976
This carriage house, originally located at 130 East Taylor, was owned by Forest Burgess and is all that remains of the Francis Marion Mognett Ranch which was established in . . . — — Map (db m27612) HM
On West Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed in 1893 by pioneer physician John M. Evans and his wife, Jennie, this house was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1976 as a notable example of Queen Anne – Style architecture. Acquired in 1981 by the State of . . . — — Map (db m27630) HM
The upper 26 feet of the mast before you is the top
portion of the main mast of the U.S.S. Arizona and is
known as the signal mast or "pig-stick".
The battleship U.S.S. Arizona (BB 39) was sunk at Pearl
Harbor on December 7, 1941. The . . . — — Map (db m26610) HM
In Memory Of
The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gallantly fought and sacrificed to defend the freedom of the people of the Republic of Vietnam. — — Map (db m92587) WM
On West Sherman Street, on the right when traveling west.
Darrell Duppa explored Arizona four years before coming here with Jack Swilling's party, pioneers whose irrigation canal first opened the Salt River Valley to farming in 1868. A well-traveled Englishman and a scholar of the classics, "Lord" Duppa is . . . — — Map (db m113927) HM
Near East Washington Street, 0.1 miles east of South 24th Street.
At this site
in the Spring of 1868
S. (Frenchy) Sawyer
Built the first farm dwelling and harvested the first cultivated crop (barley) in the Anglo-American occupation of the Salt River Valley. These same fertile acres had been irrigated . . . — — Map (db m30402) HM
Near E. Pinnacle Peak Road at Cave Creek Road, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to The Memory of
All The Patriotic Men and Women
Who Answered Their Countrys Call To Service
George W. Bush
President of The United States
Anthony J. Principi
Secretary
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Roger R. Rapp . . . — — Map (db m102949) HM
Near E. Pinnacle Peak Road at Cave Creek Road, on the left when traveling west.
"The markers in this memorial area honor veterans whose remains have not been recovered or identified, were buried at sea, donated to science or cremated and the ashes scattered." — — Map (db m102948) HM
On E. Pinnacle Peak Road at Cave Creek Road, on the left when traveling west on E. Pinnacle Peak Road.
Amvets National Service Foundation
In Partnership With
The Unified Arizona Veterans And
The Arizona Department Of Veterans Services
Dedicate This Carillon As A Living Memorial
To American Veterans Who Served Their Country
Honorably For . . . — — Map (db m102950) WM
On East Jefferson, 0 miles east of 15th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Peace
Eastlake Park has served the inhabitants of Phoenix since the late 1880's. Originally known as Patton's Park, it was developed by the Phoenix Railway Company to serve as a recreational area for patrons of the city's trolley system. The . . . — — Map (db m55058) HM
On Eva Street at North 5th, on the right when traveling west on Eva Street.
Born of the selfless and compassionate services of those individuals
who gave medical, spiritual and other assistance to the sick and needy
in the Sunnyslope area. After the turn of the century, the Desert Mission
grew to be the center of these . . . — — Map (db m111478) HM
Near North 3rd Street, 0.1 miles north of East Indian School Road.
Killed in Action
Lee Rainbow * Wallace Antone
Honor Roll:
Charles Laws Isaac Jese Oliver Sneed
Wm. T. Moore
Joe McCarthy
Peter Moore
Charles Gougn
Seth Oldman
Harvier Adams
George Bell
Roy Left Hand . . . — — Map (db m27252) WM
On East Thomas Road (Old U.S. 60) at Central Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East Thomas Road.
This tribute represents the spirit of the Navajo Code Talkers, a group of more than 400 U.S. Marines who bravely served their country during World War II.
Their mission: to utilize the Navajo language in the creation of an unbreakable secret . . . — — Map (db m50932) HM
Established 1891
This fountain and building erected 1922
Charles H. Burke
Commissioner of Indian
Affairs.
"The Indian will become an asset or a liability as we cultivate or fail to cultivate his body, mind and soul with a view . . . — — Map (db m62608) HM
Enter, Rest and Pray
1879 St. Paul's M.E. Church
Globe, Arizona Territory
Reconstructed 1968
By
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Tell
and
The Tell Foundation — — Map (db m39863) HM
From January, 1944, to March 1946, some 2500 POWs (mostly German Naval personnel) were confined in an isolated complex of barracks and barbed-wire compounds situated north of here along both sides of 64th Street. Twenty-five POWs fled December 23rd . . . — — Map (db m87966) HM
Near South Rittenhouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
This carousel was purchased from Wally Scott, Elk River, Minnesota. He had it set up in the loft of his old barn. It was disassembled and moved to Schnepf Farms in 1999. It took three months to refurbish. This carousel is listed on the National . . . — — Map (db m94477) HM
The railroad made significant contribution to the support and development of the Queen Creek community. Engine 1673 travelled over 1,000,000 miles of track in Arizona from 1900-1955. The Southern Pacific Mesa to South San Tan spur was established in . . . — — Map (db m49866) HM
Near South Ellsworth Road south of East Queen Creek Road.
In 1924 construction of a new schoolhouse began. Classes were being held in an old cook shack that had once been used by muleskinners to clear the land. The school, named after Charles Rittenhouse, would be a three-room, u-shaped building made of . . . — — Map (db m32393) HM
Near South Rittenhouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
This historic water tower for Producers Cotton Gin was first erected in 1952 on the corner of Ellsworth and Cloud Roads in Queen Creek. The landmark in Queen Creek was getting ready to be torn down but was quickly moved to Schnepf Farms in 1999 to . . . — — Map (db m94479) HM
On Taliesin Drive, 1 mile north of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.
Taliesin West, as part of the 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, has been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Inscription confirms that this property deserves protection for the benefit of all humanity because of its . . . — — Map (db m188806) HM
Near East Lincoln Drive, 1 mile east of North Tatum Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
Chief Washakie was chief of the Shoshones for more than 60 years. He was revered for statesmanship and respected in battle, and he united his people into a significant political and military force. A skilled orator and charismatic figure, who spoke . . . — — Map (db m118859) HM
1921 - 1931 Farmers State Bank
1931 - Present Rusty Spur Cafe
Opened January 21, 1921, the Farmers State was the town's first bank. The building also served as the town library and the first office of the Chamber of Commerce. Closed . . . — — Map (db m141348) HM
1921 - 1937 Sterling Drug Store
1937 - 1948 Scottsdale Pharmacy
1948 - Present Saba's Western Store
Built in 1921 by Dr. Walter S. Lawson to serve the needs of a growing farm village, this red brick building housed a drug store for . . . — — Map (db m141347) HM
Near North Brown Avenue, 0.1 miles south of East First Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
1929 - 1949 U.S. Post Office
1949 - Present Porters Western Wear
Built in 1929 as Scottsdale's first full time post office, this structure served as a gathering place for local townsfolk and nearby Indians awaiting daily mail from . . . — — Map (db m141343) HM
On Indian School Road at Miller Road, on the left when traveling east on Indian School Road.
An early Civic Leader of Scottsdale, Charles Miller purchased this property and the 120 acres to the North and West from Scottsdale founder Winfield Scott.
He with two others Founded the Scottsdale Light and Power Company, which brought . . . — — Map (db m40594) HM
Scottsdale City Councilman 1970-1978
Mayor of Scottsdale 1980-1996
"Serving the citizens of Scottsdale is the greatest job in the world."
Herb Drinkwater
"Mr. Scottsdale," Mayor Herb Drinkwater, served the citizens of Scottsdale . . . — — Map (db m141342) HM
Near East Indian Bend Road east of North Scottsdale Road, on the right when traveling east.
This boxcar is one of 49 that comprised the French Gratitude Train. Once filled with 50 tons of gifts, the Gratitude Train was a way for the people of France to say “Thank You” to the American people for their help during and after World . . . — — Map (db m126700) HM WM
On North Brown Avenue at East First Street, on the right when traveling north on North Brown Avenue.
The first Catholic Parish and oldest standing church building in Scottsdale, Arizona. Built by hand by the Mexicans who settled here in the late 1910's. — — Map (db m141345) HM
On North Marshall Way, 0.1 miles south of East Montencito Way, on the left when traveling south.
The western spirit of adventure is captured in a moment of connection between two Pony Express riders. A legendary American tradition established in 1860 was revived in 1958 by Arizona's Hashknife Pony Express-who have continued to deliver the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m49937) HM
Near East Indian Bend Road east of North Scottsdale Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Peoria train depot was constructed in 1895 at a cost of $1,455 by the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway Company. The wood-frame structure served the agricultural and ranching interests in Peoria and areas west of Phoenix until 1972. The . . . — — Map (db m126698) HM
Near Scottsdale Mall, 0.5 miles east of North Brown Avenue.
State Plaque:
Scottsdale Grammar School
Dedicated February 26, 1910
on the 73rd birthday of
Scottsdale's founder
Chaplain Winfield Scott
This building served the
people of Scottsdale as
School
Community Center . . . — — Map (db m34173) HM
In 1775, George Washington proclaimed chaplains, "As important as the cannon to the success of our endeavor." and placed chaplains throughout the Continental Army, carrying no weapons, with only their faith to protect them. The chaplain became the . . . — — Map (db m141338) HM WM
Near East Scottsdale Mall, 0.2 miles east of North Brown Avenue.
Scottsdale's founder, a minister, Civil War hero, member of the Territorial House of Representatives and Chancellor of the University of Arizona who promoted the dusty desert east of Phoenix is honored here by the citizens of Scottsdale for his many . . . — — Map (db m49936) HM
Wright visited Arizona in 1927 when he was asked to consult on the designs for the Arizona Biltmore. In the years following that visit, Wright and draughtsmen spent time at temporary sites in Arizona including a desert camp they constructed near . . . — — Map (db m40613) HM
This Frank Lloyd Wright designed Spire was originally part of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Arizona State Capitol project from 1957. The Spire is 125 feet in height and was formally illuminated on 28 April 2004.
Taliesin Architects.
Arnold . . . — — Map (db m40619) HM
On Oakmont Drive, 0.1 miles west of 107th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m176884) HM
On East University Drive at South College Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East University Drive.
Built in 1903 with stone from Tempe Butte and dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, this church is the oldest in the valley.
For decades it was the only Catholic Church in the area and former Pastors include Bishop James Davis of Santa Fe and . . . — — Map (db m49909) HM
Near West Broadway Road south of Maricopa Freeway (Interstate 10).
Tempe's first cemetery, named for the Buttes in the background, was established before 1900. It was located on 80 acres of high ground because lower areas were waterlogged. Members of Tempe's best-known families lie here, along with victims of . . . — — Map (db m34556) HM
On West 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
Tempe founder Charles Trumbull Hayden built a house of willow poles on this site in 1871 and erected an adobe home, store, and blacksmith shop during the next two years. He married Sallie Davis in Visalia, California, and brought her here in 1876. . . . — — Map (db m27585) HM
On East Lemon Street at South College Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Lemon Street.
Site of Goodwin Stadium Named for Garfield Goodwin, past mayor of Tempe, member of the Arizona State Teachers College Board of Education and reciever for the 1899 Tempe "Normals" football squad. The Normals defeated the University of Arizona at . . . — — Map (db m156169) HM
On West 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
Established in 1871, when the Salt River was a flowing stream and a barrier to travel the ferry was held on course by a wire cable taut across the river. It was an important link in settling the southwest.
Built and operated by
Charles . . . — — Map (db m27584) HM
Built in 1919 to replace the original Tempe Normal School dining hall, this building was informally named to honor Robert and Martha Krause, who managed it as steward and matron for 30 years. Krause Hall was later remodeled as a cafeteria and was . . . — — Map (db m159155) HM
The construction of these two buildings is associated with the first significant phase of commercial development in Tempe. The bakery complex was owned by William Hilge, a German immigrant, who produced bread in ovens and delivered it in Tempe and . . . — — Map (db m34558) HM
