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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sky Harbor Airport is the eighth-busiest in the
United States, with 461,989 airplanes carrying 40,591,949 passengers a year to and from the Valley. The inbound flight paths for these passengers cross above Scottsdale Road at Buckeye and those of . . . — — Map (db m271026) HM
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
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
German POWs dug a tunnel 3' in diameter and 178' long from the Papago Camp to this very spot.
The escape was inspired by a map
that showed the Salt River flowing through The Valley. The POWs planned to follow the canal to
the . . . — — Map (db m300476) HM
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
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
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
City Hall . . . — — Map (db m34173) 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
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
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
