Phoenix Roots: The Main Line
Travel back in time and see what it was like to jump on t he Main Line in Phoenix in the early 1900s.
Phoenix Roots: History of the Short-Lived Shoup’s Lake
In the beginning years of Phoenix, there were limited options to cool-off in the hot summer months. H.H. Shoup wanted to change that by creating his own inexpensive opportunity for all.
Wing’s Restaurant Saved From Demolition
New Phoenix Building Code Enhances Historic Preservation Protections
Mystery Castle in Phoenix Named One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Mystery Castle in Phoenix Named One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Phoenix Roots: What’s Beneath the Stucco?
Are you the type who buys new clothes each year to keep up with that year’s changing styles? For buildings, changes to a “new” style may be as simple as applying stucco over bare brick or removing parapets. Change is something we all encounter or recognize. Or do we?
Phoenix Roots: Phoenix’s History with Droughts
As anyone who has experienced the valley monsoon knows, sudden and torrential downpours can create “rivers” as the rushing water fails to soak into our caliche soil. But do you know the history behind Arizona’s relationship with rain?