Phoenix
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History of Phoenix, Arizona
In 1867, a man by the name of Jack Swilling stopped to rest his horse at the foot of the north slopes of the White Tank Mountains. He looked down and across the expansive Salt River Valley and his eyes caught the rich gleam of the brown, dry soil turned up by the horse's hooves. He invisioned farm land, predominately free of rocks, and in a place out of reach from heavy frost or snow. Lacking only a water source Jack Swilling came back that year and began digging a canal from the Salt River. By 1911 water flowed freely through the canals thanks to the construction of the Roosevelt Dam. Phoenix's explosive growth began during World War II when many airfields were built in Maricopa County and many defense industries followed. The name Phoenix was chosen because the city was built on the ruins of the Hohokam Indian civilization whose farmers dug irrigation canals still in use today. Phoenix today has a diversified economic base. Manfacturing is a leading employer. Tourism is also an important imcome producer, and Arizona has many world class hotels and resorts. Phoenix's surrounding cities have grown greatly due to it's prosperity. Phoenix, Arizona has become the seventh largest city in the nation. Some of Phoenix's surrounding cities are Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Scottsdale, and Ahwatukee.
Map of Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Historical Sites
There are many sites to see in Phoenix and a many activites to enjoy with friends or family. Professional sports flourish here with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Coyotes, and Phoenix Mercury. Each spring Cactus League baseball games feature the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, San Fransicso Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Seattle Marniers. Phoenix is home to the Downtown Phoenix Civic Plaza and Convention Center, Phoenix Symphony Hall, America West Arena, Bank One Ballpark, the Herberger and Orpheum theaters, Arizona Science Center, and a variety of Museums. Phoenix has many excellent symphony, opera, and ballet companies , and theater groups. South Mountain Park is the world's largest municipal park with horseback riding, hiking trails, and a fabulous view of the city. Papago Park is home to the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Gardens, and 18-hole golf course, and fishing lakes. Downtown Phoenix has a large selection of shops, dining, and parks to enjoy. Each year Phoenix hosts the Arizona State Fair and Exposition.
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Orpheum Theater Lobby
America West Arena
Phoenix Symphony Hall
Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix's Calendar of Events
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
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