Historic Scottsdale
Title | Historic Scottsdale PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Fudala |
Publisher | HPN Books |
Pages | 193 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1893619125 |
Scottsdale
Title | Scottsdale PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Fudala |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738548753 |
Just a century ago, the now-tony tourist destination of Scottsdale was a tiny farming village in the pristine desert east of Phoenix. Named for its 1888 homesteaders--U.S. Army chaplain Winfield Scott and his wife, Helen--Scottsdale remained a farming and ranching community through World War II. After the war, businesses and families flocked to Scottsdale for its climate and unlimited opportunities--creating a place they branded "The West's Most Western Town." Throughout the decades, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed adventures in the desert; a thriving arts, crafts, and cultural community; a healthful climate and healthcare industry; and fun-packed events and outdoor sports. Residents have had the additional benefits of living and working in a great hometown, with excelling schools, an international reputation for environmental preservation, and a diverse economy that boasts an eclectic array of businesses.
Self-guided Walking Tour of Historic Old-town Scottsdale, Arizona
Title | Self-guided Walking Tour of Historic Old-town Scottsdale, Arizona PDF eBook |
Author | Scottsdale Historical Society |
Publisher | |
Pages | 4 |
Release | 1980* |
Genre | Historic sites |
ISBN |
Mexicans in Scottsdale
Title | Mexicans in Scottsdale PDF eBook |
Author | José María Burruel |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738548265 |
Though their role in the history of Scottsdale's development has been marginalized over the years, Mexicano residents made many important contributions to the city's establishment and growth. In the early 1900s, businessman E. O. Brown recruited Mexicanos from Arizona border towns to work in the area's cotton fields and on the farms. These laborers were the first people to live in the neighborhood that now makes up the center of Old Scottsdale. Some called it the "barrio," but Scottsdale Mexicanos called the area "home." Today only a few buildings remain that can attest to the neighborhood's original inhabitants, most notably the Old Adobe Mission and Coronado School, now the home of the Scottsdale Historical Museum. The preservation of these buildings and the more than 200 photographs included in this book are just a few of the testaments to Scottsdale's fascinating Mexican heritage.
Golf in Scottsdale
Title | Golf in Scottsdale PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Fudala |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738556321 |
For 100 years, golf in Scottsdale, Arizona, has challenged and entertained professionals, duffers, and spectators alike. Courses have evolved from the oiled sand courses of the early 1900s to championship layouts with breathtaking scenery--lush green fairways surrounded by cacti, boulders, and desert washes. Scottsdale's favorable winter climate creates an ideal setting for international golf tournaments, like the FBR Open, featuring stellar tour professionals and watchable celebrities. Scottsdale-area golf businesses enhance the game and the local economy. Rarely seen images in this new retrospective have been gathered from a variety of local archives, historical societies, and private collections.
Historic Hancock County
Title | Historic Hancock County PDF eBook |
Author | Paulette Jean Weiser |
Publisher | HPN Books |
Pages | 121 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 189361977X |
An illustrated history of Hancock County, Ohio, paired with histories of the local companies.
Historic San Marcos
Title | Historic San Marcos PDF eBook |
Author | Rodney Van Oudekerke |
Publisher | HPN Books |
Pages | 113 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 193537740X |
An illustrated history of San Marcos, Texas, paired with histories of the local companies.