On North 59th Avenue at West Orangewood Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 59th Avenue.
This district is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior
Listed
September 6, 2006
This District is part of Block 9 and 16 of the Hadsell's Addition. The District is . . . — — Map (db m30498) HM
This house, which is the oldest building at Sahuaro Ranch, is believed to have been built in 1887, one year after William Bartlett started the ranch. It was constructed of adobe bricks made here at the ranch, possibly using dirt that was excavated . . . — — Map (db m40639) HM
The barnyard was the center of activity as Sahuaro Ranch. Horses and mules were stabled, trained, and shoed here. Cattle were brought to the corrals for branding, treatment and shipment. Farm implements and wagons were stored and repaired here. . . . — — Map (db m40674) HM
The Barry M. Goldwater Range is the nation's second largest tactical aviation range, providing the land and airspace necessary to train pilots for the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Army and Air National Guard, and U.S. allies since World War . . . — — Map (db m292164) HM
Farm and ranch work have always been hard on machinery, making frequent repairs necessary. Throughout Sahuaro Ranch's history, most of these repairs were made here by the ranch's own employees.
This building, which is believed to have been . . . — — Map (db m40676) HM
On North 59th Drive south of West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This property is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior
Listed January 11, 2006
Cullin H. Tinker, prominent banker, and mayor from 1916 to 1922 built the house in 1913, . . . — — Map (db m30480) HM
On West Glendale Avenue east of North 58th Drive, on the right when traveling east.
C. L. Gillett, businessman and member of the first Glendale City Council, built this two-story brick building. The first floor was used for businesses, and the second floor was used as a meeting hall. E. J. Fiock bought the building in 1910, for his . . . — — Map (db m30438) HM
On North 58th Drive at West Palmaire Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 58th Drive.
United States
Department of the Interior.
Catlin Court was one of Glendale's earliest and most desirable neighborhoods. In 1914 Otto and Marie R. Hansen platted an eighty-acre tract of land and called it after Marie's maiden name. Bounded . . . — — Map (db m30476) HM
On 59th Avenue at Brown Street, on the left when traveling north on 59th Avenue.
USS Arizona (BB-39)
Launched June 19, 1915
Commissioned October 17, 1916
This memorial honors the human sacrifice and courage of every military veteran who defends the freedom of all Americans, regardless of the battlefront. This is . . . — — Map (db m40586) HM
The corrals here are the remnants of the sprawling complex of corrals and pastures needed to raise the livestock that was always important to the operations of Sahuaro Ranch.
In early years, horses and mules were the primary source of power for . . . — — Map (db m40686) HM
On North 58th Drive south of West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On November 14, 1940, Tom Coury signed an agreement with building contractor, H. D. McNeely, and the Glendale Lumber Company to construct a 42' x 65' brick building at a cost of $3,911. Upon completion of the building, Smart and Final Wholesale . . . — — Map (db m30439) HM
Although some cows were probably always kept on the ranch to supply fresh milk and butter, it was not until after Richard W. Smith bought Sahuaro Ranch in 1927 that dairy cows were raised here commercially.
At first the Smith family sold only . . . — — Map (db m40662) HM
Near West Falcon Street east of North 140th Drive.
Upper Panel
Dedicated to USAF Pilots and Support Personnel for their superb achievements in training German Fighter Pilots at Luke A.F.B.
23 August 1957 - 16 March 1983
T-33/F-84 1957 - 1964
Hours Flown: 75000
Pilots Trained: 830 . . . — — Map (db m292149) WM
On North 58th Drive south of West Glendale Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This structure was built in 1909 as the north half of the Hotchkiss building. It was a pool hall prior to 1918, when C. H. Tinker (Mayor 1918-20) purchased and remodeled it for his Security State Bank which he renamed The First National Bank of . . . — — Map (db m171615) HM
On West Northview Avenue at North 59th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Northview Avenue.
This district is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior
Listed
April 6, 2006
Flora Mae Statler, the daughter of Glendale pioneer Elder Charles E. Gillett, was born in . . . — — Map (db m30496) HM
Near West Mountain View Road west of North 59th Avenue.
Built sometime around the turn of the 20th century, this house was the last residence to be constructed at Sahuaro Ranch.
Little is known about who lived in the house, but it appears to have been built as a residence for the employees of William . . . — — Map (db m40688) HM
This packing shed, constructed in 1891, is one of the oldest farm buildings on the ranch. It was designed by James M. Creighton, a prominent architect in territoral Arizona.
Exactly how the shed was used is not known, but presumably it was here . . . — — Map (db m40702) HM
On West Glenn Drive at North 58th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Glenn Drive.
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 . . . — — Map (db m30474) HM
On West Glendale Avenue east of North 63rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This property
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Glendale High School
Auditorium
1939 — — Map (db m30481) HM
On North 58th Avenue at West Palmaire Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 58th Avenue.
National Register
of Historic Places
Listed June 9, 1992
United States
Department of the Interior.
Catlin Court was one of Glendale's early fashionable neighborhoods where mayors, merchants, doctors, ministers, builders and . . . — — Map (db m30477) HM
On West Glenn Drive at North 56th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Glenn Drive.
This property is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior
Listed July 7, 1989
In 1901, a small group of pioneer women organized the Self Culture Club of Glendale with the . . . — — Map (db m30478) HM
In 1916, during World War I, patriotism was running high in our country and in the little town of Glendale. The citizens of Glendale were looking for a way to express their patriotism. Under the guidance of Mayor A. W. Bennett and town engineer, . . . — — Map (db m30473) HM
On West Glendale Avenue at North 58th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Glendale Avenue.
Mrs. Alice S. Hine, an agent for the Phoenix Title and Trust Company, hired a contractor by the name of Home Builders Company to build the two-story masonry structure in 1913. In 1919, Mrs. Hine added a substantial addition to the building along . . . — — Map (db m30435) HM
On West Glendale Avenue east of North 58th Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Brethren businessmen S. Humphrey and A. Davidson, the largest agricultural shipping agents in the area, built this single-story brick commercial building to house their dry goods business. This building shifted Glendale's commercial focus from the . . . — — Map (db m30437) HM
The water for Sahuaro Ranch came by gravity flow from the Arizona Canal, located about two miles to the north. It was carried from the canal by a ditch on 59th Avenue known as Lateral 18 and then flowed onto the ranch through smaller ditches such . . . — — Map (db m40706) HM
Side A
TSGT Jackie D. Glenn
56th SPS
SSGT Gerald A. Coyle
56th SPS
SSGT Faleagafulu Ilaoa
56th SPS, K-9
SGT Jimmy P. Black
56th SPS
SGT Bobby G. Collums
56th SPS
SGT Thomas D. Dwyer
56th SPS
SGT Bob W. . . . — — Map (db m292151) HM
The F-104G Starfighter was developed as an all weather lighter bomber for allied air forces. The USAF flew lighter versions, F-104A/B/C/D, as interceptors and tactical fighters. The F-104G aircraft based at Luke AFB were owned by Germany under USAF . . . — — Map (db m292155) HM
Near West Falcon Street east of North 140th Drive.
The T-33A, derived from the single-seat F-80C fighter, became the USAF's standard jet trainer in 1949 and served almost two decades in that role. It played a secondary role at Luke AFB but enjoyed 17 years of longevity here following its June 1951 . . . — — Map (db m292150) HM
The large house to the right, now known as the Main House, was the home of the superintendent who managed Sahuaro Ranch for its owner, William Bartlett. The oldest section, on the right, was built in 1891 as an office. In 1895 it was expanded and . . . — — Map (db m40622) HM
National Register
of Historic Places
Listed April 9, 1998
United Stated
Department of the Interior
Manistee Ranch a treasured Glendale landmark and was the long-time home of Louis M. Sands, a pioneer of modern Arizona cattle . . . — — Map (db m30500) HM
The F-15 Eagle was developed as an air-to-air fighter with excellent maneuverability and a top speed greater than 2.5 times the speed of sound. This F-15B, designated TAC-1, was accepted by President Gerald Ford at Luke AFB on 14 November 1974 as . . . — — Map (db m292158) HM
The McDonnell Douglas F-4phantom was a multi-service, multi-role aircraft that served as the primary fighter bomber for the Air Force, Navy and Marines during the latter part of the Vietnam era carrying a crew made up of a pilot and weapons systems . . . — — Map (db m292147) HM
Side A
World War I
(see photo for names)
World War II
(see photo for names)
Side B
Korean War
(see photo for names)
Vietnam War
(see photo for names)
Afghanistan War
(see photo . . . — — Map (db m292148) WM
On North 58th Drive north of West Glenn Drive, on the right when traveling south.
This property is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior
Listed
January 11, 2006
The First United Methodist Church of Glendale was originally chartered as the Methodist . . . — — Map (db m30475) HM
On West Myrtle Avenue at Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Myrtle Avenue.
This property is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior
Listed
April 6, 2006
Ed and Bessie Morcomb and their son Den acquired this property in 1935, as an 18-hole . . . — — Map (db m30495) HM
On North 58th Avenue at West Glenn Drive, on the right when traveling south on North 58th Avenue.
Originally known as "The Park" or "City Park," Murphy Park has always been the center of downtown Glendale. The park's namesake, W. J. Murphy, established Glendale in 1892 and donated the park to the town in 1909. Residents protected the park as a . . . — — Map (db m30432) HM
The AT-6 Texan was the primary advanced trainer for the Army Air Force In World War II. The AT-6 comprised 26 percent of the training aircraft produced from 1940 until VJ Day: More than 85 percent of the pilots who trained at Luke Field in the World . . . — — Map (db m292162) HM
The F-100 Super Sabre first flew in May 1953 and was the first USAF operational fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight. The Super Sabre was produced in A, C D and F models. The F-100C/D/F served at Luke AFB from October 1957 - August . . . — — Map (db m292161) HM
The first flight of a production F-86 Sabre occurred on 20 May 1948. The swept-wing, single-seat fighter aircraft achieved fame in the Korean War by registering a 14-to-1 kill ratio over enemy aircraft. Of the seven models produced, only the F-86F . . . — — Map (db m292163) HM
The most important crops in the early years of Sahuaro Ranch were fruits and nuts. These commanded high prices, which meant they could profitably be raised here and sold to buyers across the country despite the high cost of shipping from such a . . . — — Map (db m40705) HM
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered operational service at Luke AFB in January 1954. The USAF Thunderbirds, formed here in May 1953, converted to the Thunderstreak in 1955 and flew it until their transfer to Nellis AFB in June 1956. The F-84F served at . . . — — Map (db m292146) HM
On North 58th Avenue north of West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Robert W. Cole bought three lots on the east side of the park in 1919. He hired J. C. Howell, a local architect to design the two-story building, and Robert Fultz was the builder. Construction started in June of 1919, and finished in September of . . . — — Map (db m30434) HM
On West Mountain View Road 0 miles west of North 59th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
National Register of Historic Places
Listed March 7, 1980
United States Department of the Interior
Sahuaro Ranch was one of the first farms in the Glendale area and a reminder of Glendale’s agricultural beginnings. Started by wealthy . . . — — Map (db m28088) HM
"The residence on the Ranch is not a characteristic Arizona farm houses, as it contains thirteen bedrooms, eight of which are equipped with baths. The house rambles over considerable territory and, in the summer, the lawn is a wonder of . . . — — Map (db m40636) HM
On North 58th Drive south of West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Floyd Holmes Sine came to Arizona in 1897. Sine is considered to be the father of Glendale's city water system. When he bought this site in 1910, it was the only public well and water system. He added a storage tank and supply lines to the . . . — — Map (db m30440) HM
On West Glendale Avenue east of North 58th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Floyd Homes Sine, builder of the Sine Brothers Hardware Building on 58th Drive, built this distinctive two-story masonry structure in 1926. The Glendale Furniture Company was the ground floor business, and the second floor was used as meeting space. . . . — — Map (db m30436) HM
The French-built SPAD XIII equipped 16 U.S. Air Service pursuit squadrons in World War I, including Là Frank Luke Jr's 27th Aero Squadron. The SPAD XIII had a 200-horsepower engine and attained a top speed of 130 miles per hour. It had two . . . — — Map (db m292160) HM
Little is known about the history of this building, which started out as a horse stable, but it almost certainly was one of the earliest work buildings to be erected at Sahuaro Ranch.
The eastern half, with the vertical wood siding, was built . . . — — Map (db m40685) HM
When Sahuaro Ranch was built, and for some years afterward, water and electricity had to be provided by the owners themselves, often at great expense.
Drinking water was obtained from a groundwater well located in the back yard of the Main . . . — — Map (db m40638) HM
Sahuaro Ranch was established in 1886, when William H. Bartlett filed a claim to 640 acres of public land at this site. Using irrigation water delivered by the Arizona Canal, which reached the Glendale area in early 1885, Barlett and his ranch . . . — — Map (db m40656) HM
This building, which houses a groundwater well pump, is a re-creation of a Salt River Project (SRP) pump house from the 1920s. In the original pump houses, a wooden derrick was erected first and used to drill the well. Once the well was working, an . . . — — Map (db m40660) HM
On North 58th Avenue at West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North 58th Avenue.
Born August 23, 1839 – New Harford, New York
Died April 17, 1923 – Phoenix, Arizona
Buried Greenwood Cemetery
Murphy came to Arizona from Illinois in 1880, to build a section of the Atlantic and Pacific (Santa Fe) Railroad. In . . . — — Map (db m30433) HM
