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Kitchell TOGETHER, BUILDING VALUE EVERY DAY. Preserving our history and relaying it to the public is a vital part of our community vision. SINCE 1950, KITCHELL HAS BEEN WORKING WITH PUBLIC CLIENTS TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES.

Here’s an interesting bit of trivia from Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Offi cial State Historian: In 1912, President William Howard Taft was ready to sign the statehood bill on February 12, but it was Lincoln’s birthday. The next day, the 13th, was considered bad luck, so they waited until the following day. And that’s why we celebrate Arizona’s birthday each Valentine’s Day. Nearing Arizona’s Centennial celebration, we have a wonderful oppor-

Big League Dreams Sportspark tunity to commemorate all of the rich history our respective cities and towns possess. While we may not enjoy the ancient treasures of say, Beijing’s Forbidden City, or the striking remains of the Roman Empire, Arizona does enjoy a truly distinctive historical tapestry within its moderately short time of existence. We have the San Xavier Mission in Tucson and the El Tovar Lodge at the Grand Canyon. There is the Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix and the Tombstone Historic District. And places like Hoover Dam and the Tumacacori Mission and Museum near the Mexican border in Santa Cruz Phoenix Convention Center County attract visitors who want to learn more about the taming of the west and its vast resources. This issue of Arizona City & Town focuses on historical Arizona, and as importantly, its historical preservation. Our state has an amazing story to tell. And we’re not just educating and entertaining visitors. Many of our residents are recent transplants from throughout the country if not the world. We must be mindful that preserving our history and relaying it to East Valley Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility the public remains a vital part of our community vision. While that is more diffi cult than ever given present economic times, it Program/Construction Management is critical that we do all we can to preserve the past for present and future Facility/Needs Assessments generations of Arizonans to discover and enjoy. Commissioning

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A review of Arizona’s story reveals a common theme: resilience. Walt’s Hardware is a small woman- owned business serving the entire state with hardware needs. We currently hold a State Contract for building supply (SCC090004-A3) and provide competitive bids for jobs of all sizes.

Walt’s Hardware “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” These are 516 W Hopi Drive two fundamental questions often asked by individuals, organizations and Holbrook, AZ 86025 communities as they seek to understand their past and successfully chart their 928 524 6946 phone future. In this issue of Arizona City & Town, we will explore those questions 928 524 9038 fax specifi cally in relation to our state. waltshardware.doitbest.com I enjoy reading and learning about history. And, as we plan for our [email protected] upcoming State Centennial, it is important to remember and celebrate Arizona’s rich history. Especially in these dire economic times, the past can provide a map of the challenges we’ve faced and the obstacles we have already overcome, as well as offer context for the present. A review of Arizona’s story reveals a common theme: resilience. Our municipalities have seen industries rise and fall, housing booms and slumps, infl ation and recession, extraordinary changes in technology, and increas- ingly complex social and environmental issues. Yet, the past shows us that Able Industrial and all of these challenges have been effectively met and overcome by our local Commercial Supply (INCOM) and state leaders with consistent optimism and creativity. The difficulties we face today are significant. Among other issues, Able INCOM is an industrial and Arizona’s municipalities are grappling with severely decreased revenues and commercial supplier providing safety, increased demand for services. However, history allows us to be confi dent janitorial, material handling and other that, like in times past, we will fi nd solutions to these problems — solutions commercial solutions to governmental that will reinforce our mission to provide the best, most effi cient services to and private industries statewide. our citizens and build quality communities. We currently provide multiple govern- Particularly encouraging as cities and towns deal with fi scal challenges ment agencies with paper and janito- is the local reinvestment that is occurring across the state. Local leaders are rial supply at highly competitive rates. fi nding ways to engage our past and connect it to our future through State Centennial Legacy Projects and Department of Commerce Main Street 928 524 6947 phone Program projects, like those you will fi nd in the pages that follow. 928 524 9038 fax While we may be one of the youngest states in the nation and the last of 516 W Hopi Drive the “lower 48,” we enjoy a diverse and colorful history. The League invites Holbrook, AZ 86025 you to explore historical Arizona and join in the celebration as the state www.incomsupply.com prepares for its 100th birthday. [email protected]

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Arizona’s Capitals: A Tale of Three Cities BY ALICE DUCKWORTH OUTREACH COORDINATOR ARIZONA CAPITOL MUSEUM

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capital returned to Prescott. Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Public and Archives Library, State Arizona

The 13th Territorial Legislature liked to spend money. In 1885, it earned tthe nickname “The Thieving Thirteenth” for excessive spending. Some oof what they did still affects us today: Tucson received $25,000 for the UUniversity of Arizona in lieu of getting the capital back; $100,000 went to ARIZONA TERRITORIAL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY HOUSE IN PRESCOTT, ARIZONA TERRITORY. PHOTO C. 1885 PPhoenixh for an insane asylum, which is now the Arizona State Hospital; and AArizonar State University was established with a $5,000 allocation for Tempe to sstart a school for teachers. As for the capital, Prescott was too far north and Tucson too far south. Accordingly, Gov. Conrad “Connie” Zulick and the The Legislature moved 15th Territorial Legislature chose into the Phoenix City Hall a new centrally located site. and formed a commission to Legislative Act No. 1, Jan. 26, locate and purchase a site 1889, states that “the permanent Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Public and Archives Library, State Arizona for the Capitol. Arizona seat of Government and Capital would fi nally build a Capitol of this Territory shall be, and the to house all three branches same is, hereby located and estab- of government in style. The lished at the City of Phoenix, in address for that Capitol: the County of Maricopa.” 1700 W. Washington in Phoenix. PHOENIX CITY HALL, PHOTO C. 1889 8 Arizona City & Town

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James Riely Gordon, a Texas architect, submitted the winning plans for Arizona’s Capitol. Using native stone saved money: gray granite from South Mountain in ARIZONA TERRITORIAL CAPITOL, PHOTO C. 1901

Phoenix and tuff stone, a porous volcanic ds rock, from Kirkland near Prescott. The builder had never worked with tuff and didn’t trust it. He tested the strength of the tuff against the granite. Stressed, the granite eventually shattered, but the tuff survived. After gaining statehood on Feb. 14, 1912, Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Public and Archives Library, State Arizona A Arizona’s population growth pushed govern- Librar State rizona ment expansion. A couple of proposals were submitted in the 1950s to provide more offi ce y space. Neither was built. Noted architect Recor Public and , Archives Frank Lloyd Wright disliked these proposals and submitted his own plan. Wright thought the Capitol was located too near an industrial area. A better loca- NOTEDNOEXAMPLETED ARCHITECTARC HITEOF AC T1950 FRANKS PROPOSAL LLLLOYDOYD WRIGHTWRIGHT DISLIKEDDISLIKED THITHISS 1950S1950S PROPOSALPROPOSAL AND SUBMITTEDSUBMITTED HIHISS OOWNWN PLAN. ds tion would be Papago Park, and his “Arizona Oasis” would be a better design. The Capitol Complex grew from one building to more than 50 dedicated to the service of the people of Arizona from 1901 to the present. The centerpiece is still the historic Capitol, topped with a shiny copper dome and the fi gure of Winged Victory. In 1981, it became the Arizona Capitol Museum. The museum tells the stories of Arizona through a mix of permanent and

changing exhibits. Visitors from all over the Arrazola Taylor by Photo world walk through the chamber where the Arizona Constitution was written, see the Silver Service from the USS Arizona and hear stories that connect Arizona’s past to ARIZONA CAPITOL TODAY her future. To learn more about Arizona’s history, we invite you to visit the Arizona Capitol Museum, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. ●

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Arizona Cities and Towns, Centennial Style Municipalities Provide Focal Point for State’s Upcoming 100th Birthday BY LISA SCHNEBLY HEIDINGER AND KAREN CHURCHARD

On Feb. 14, 1912, after nearly 49 years as a U.S. territory and thousands of years as a sacred home to indigenous peoples, Arizona became the 48th state and the last of the contiguous states to enter the Union of the United States of America. In 2012, Arizona will celebrate its 100th year of statehood. Established by Executive Order, the Arizona Centennial Commission was formed to plan a commemoration for this momentous occasion. Working in collaboration with the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission (AHAC) and communities throughout the state, our centennial is an opportunity to create a greater awareness among residents and visitors of the vibrant culture, rich heritage and majestic beauty that defi ne the great state of Arizona. 10 Arizona City & Town Feature Article

The state of Arizona, through its Offi ce of Tourism, has dedi- 3. Consider a lasting Legacy Project. Implemented through the Arizona cated a full-time assistant deputy director, Karen Churchard, to Historical Advisory Commission, Legacy Projects are already a large serve as director of the Arizona Centennial Commission and its part of the centennial commemoration. To date, 50 statewide Legacy 501(c)(3) non-profi t Arizona Centennial 2012 Foundation. After Projects ranging from ambitious multi-million-dollar structures to researching many other state centennials, sesquicentennials and lovely parks and memorials are underway. bicentennials, Churchard drew from Oklahoma, Oregon and Minnesota for ideas that will be implemented by the Arizona Sampling of Municipal Legacy Projects commission. Patagonia has made great progress creating two Legacy Projects. Arizona’s centennial celebration will officially kick off in The fi rst is the Cady Hall Courtyard Garden, a community park located September 2011 and continue through Statehood Day — Feb. 14, at the Patagonia Library 2012 — with premier events planned for Phoenix, Prescott and and Cady Hall. A reg- Tucson. Plans include performances by the Mormon Tabernacle istered historic site, the Choir, a “Best of Arizona” festival, breakfasts honoring our cente- courtyard garden will narians, and perhaps some collaborative events with New Mexico, showcase original home- which also celebrates its fi rst hundred years in 2012. In addition, stead plants and tell it is anticipated that many offi cially sanctioned festivals, events, their stories. The second exhibits, etc., will continue through 2012. project is the restoration The Arizona Centennial Commission will bring these proj- of the 1906 train order ects to life through a master plan with a signature project for the semaphore, located Arizona Capitol Mall District. The commission’s goal is to have all outside of the historic 22 tribes, 15 counties and 90 incorporated cities and towns repre- Southern Pacifi c Depot. sented with at least one offi cial Arizona Centennial Legacy Project It will preserve one of less and/or event that is unique and meaningful to its citizens. than two dozen remain- PATAGONIA’S CADY HALL COURTYARD GARDEN Each city and town is important to the centennial celebration. ing semaphores of its kind. Community involvement is vital to planning Legacy Projects, The Town of Clarkdale, which shares Arizona’s 1912 founding events and activities that will showcase the diverse nature of the year, began as housing for workers from a nearby copper smelter. To state with respect to its people, entrepreneurial spirit, unique honor those hardworking men in one of the state’s original industries, destinations and educational opportunities. For the best possible the town is raising money for a Copper State Monument to be built in celebration, every one of us should be involved. 2010-11 that will be in the center of the historic district downtown. A community toolkit will be available online with several event In Florence, the Adamsville Historical Cemeteries are the frame- ideas to use as templates for planning your city or town’s part of work for a Legacy Project. The Florence Preservation Foundation the celebration. As your community begins to look for unique and has plans that include meaningful ways to participate, here are some suggestions: wrought iron fencing, First, know that sometimes the simplest things are the best. trails and xeriscape Every municipality, no matter how small, can partake in the state- plantings, with a day- wide birthday party on Feb. 14, 2012, by gathering with cake, use picnic area to com- balloons and music. bine nature and history Second, there is no limit to the theme of 100. Children can list in an appealing park- the 100 best things about Arizona, draw 100 pictures as a group, like environment. raise money to purchase 100 trees for a community park or bring One of the larger together 100 patterns to make a centennial quilt. Legacy Projects is in Third, you may be closer than you think to a centennial project. Williams, where a If you are already planning to build a gazebo or pave a walkway, 16-acre park contain- that can be a “shovel-ready” centennial project. Any new street ing the Arizona State WILLIAMS WILL BE THE NEW HOME OF A 16-ACRE PARK can become Centennial Way; any new community center can be Railroad Museum is CONTAINING THE ARIZONA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM. a “centennial” center. Look at what your town might be already being planned. The considering, and it’s probably tailor-made for a centennial project. more than 100,000-square-foot museum will include railroad engine Fourth, become as involved as possible with the offi cial Arizona houses, shops, exhibits, an art gallery, a 500-seat auditorium and an Centennial Commission. There are several ways to do this: outdoor amphitheatre. To date, the museum foundation has acquired 1. Create a City/Town Arizona Centennial Committee to link a $2.4 million collection of artifacts. to our Community Outreach Committee. Two counties and several cities have already organized committees with great Resources progress, using little, if any, appropriated funds. For more information on Legacy Projects, go to AHAC’s 2. Utilize an existing event, or create one and apply for offi cial Web site at www.azcentennial.gov. For information on centennial event designation by the Arizona Centennial Commission. All offi cial events will be publicized in a special the Arizona Centennial and offi cial centennial event state events guide and on the centennial Web site. designations, visit www.arizona100.org. www.azleague.org 11 Feature Article: Arizona Centennial In Phoenix, sev- One of The Largest eral organizations have formed a partnership Securities Firm & Investment Banks to restore the Tovrea Headquartered on the West Coast Castle and Carraro Cactus Gardens, as well as the 44 surrounding acres, to their original elegance. 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In Arizona cities and towns today, the removing interior walls, restoring historic keystone for fl ourishing commerce, economic building elements and updating the struc- health and old town style is emerging as ture to accommodate the growing business. communities move forward by looking back. True Value Hardware in Florence is a shining Refurbishing the main streets of Arizona example that success can happen with deter- not only honors the integrity of the period’s mination and creativity. architecture, but also promotes the history of these communities. City of Nogales Adopted in 1986, the Arizona Main Street Morley Avenue Little Mercado Program is carried out at a state level by the As one of the newest Main Street dis- Arizona Department of Commerce through tricts, the City of Nogales saw its fi rst endur- MAIN STREET, TOWN OF FLORENCE the revitalization of rural downtowns across ing results in 2008 with the completion of the Arizona. Born out of the National Trust for Morley Avenue Little Mercado. Once a dirt Historic Preservation, the National Main parking lot vacant for more than 100 years, a Street Four Point Approach™ is a commu- 2007 market study identifi ed the need for more nity-driven, comprehensive methodology with food establishments, and the Little Mercado proven results used to revitalize older, tradi- was formed. By creating places and events of tional business districts throughout the United interest, communities like Nogales continue to States. Main Street business owners and local attract residents and visitors downtown. governments learn to promote their downtown GRAND OPENING OF MORLEY AVENUE LITTLE MERCADO IN NOGALES business districts, retain and enhance their City of Casa Grande grown from a monthly event to a community authentic character, attract new customers and “Art in the Alley” gathering place. better serve the ones they have. By working Refurbishing buildings, signs and public These projects bring to life the meaning together, they strive for diversity and economic areas has a dramatic impact on revitalization of the slogan: “Main Street Arizona is a proud sustainability. Experience has shown the Main efforts. They can aid in reversing negative street; without it, Arizona could not be the Street™ goals of design, organization and images of areas that have been ingrained over great state it is today!” For additional informa- promotion lead to economic vitality. Since many years. For example, Casa Grande’s “Art tion on Arizona’s Main Street communities, it began, Arizona’s Main Street communities in the Alley,” which replicates Main Street visit the Department of Commerce Web site at have accomplished more than 4,000 building Casa Grande at the turn of the century, has www.azcommerce.com/mainstreet. ● projects and 800 public improvements, creating more than 10,000 jobs and a total reinvestment in Arizona downtowns of $2.3 billion. The Arizona Main Street Program receives Engineering solutions for growing communities... $130,000 annually from proceeds of the Arizona Lottery. These funds provide techni- cal assistance, training and small grants to accredited communities. While these funds may seem small, independent business owners and citizens in rural communities typically see large results in relatively short periods of time.

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14 Arizona City & Town City/Town Feature Fountain Hills, Arizona Celebrating 20 Years BY KATIE DECKER FOUNTAIN HILLS COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & MEDIA RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

What began as a cattle Hoards of History ranch a few decades ago has Long before Arizona became blossomed into a vibrant com- a state, Native American tribes munity celebrating 20 years as called the land Fountain Hills sits a town this year. Over the last on “home,” thanks to the Salt and two decades, Fountain Hills has Verde Rivers, which comingle a few focused on providing culture, miles south of town. Nearly 10,000 quality of life and a hometown Hohokam Indians are believed to feel for residents and visitors have lived in the area hundreds alike. Nestled between Scotts- of years ago. Eventually, the land dale and Fort McDowell Yava- evolved into the P-Bar ranch, which pai Nation, the town sits in the thrived throughout much of the heart of Arizona’s richest his- 1900s. However, the 1960s brought tory. yet another change as a developer had the idea of creating a model Cache of Culture city, and 10 days before Christmas in While many may see this 1970, the world-famous fountain was town as a bedroom commu- turned on for the fi rst time. nity to Scottsdale, it is quickly establishing its own identity, Famous Fountain as nearly 25,000 citizens call Built in Switzerland, the fountain Fountain Hills “home.” Many was carefully brought to the United tourists around the state, coun- States to serve as the fountain in the try and world attend its famous hills. The 7-foot nozzle weighs nearly fairs. The town also offers guided Fountain Hills is helping new a ton. In order to propel the water tours of nearly 70 pieces of public open their doors nearly 560 feet into the air, three art, which have been primarily businesses pumps force it through the cement- donated by gracious residents, on and existing ones thrive. coated line on special occasions. display throughout the town. However, two of the nozzles launch In addition, the town hosts the effl uent water from the Fountain numerous events each year, including area, called Town Center. As part of this Lake 330 feet high for 15 minutes every Ballet Under the Stars; movies on a large effort, Fountain Hills recently spent six hour, putting on quite the show for its screen at Fountain Park; concerts in months working to develop a comprehen- residents and visitors. Fountain Park; a 5K “Turkey Trot” every sive downtown vision plan. This plan is Thanksgiving; a Homecoming parade; and already serving as a critical tool in luring Abundant Awards a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. both developers and business owners to As the town celebrates its 20-year anni- Town Center. versary, it has done much along the way Bevy of Businesses to ensure success. Phoenix Magazine named Despite the current economy, Fountain Ambiance Abounds it as the best place to live in the Phoenix Hills is helping new businesses open their Nestled in the midst of the McDowell Metropolitan area in 2006. This year, doors and existing ones survive and even Mountains, the Town of Fountain Hills Business Week ranked Fountain Hills the thrive. The town is home to nearly 60 paid nearly $13 million to buy the sur- “Best Affordable Suburb” in Arizona. restaurants and numerous boutiques and rounding mountaintops. Just a few months As can be seen, Fountain Hills has reason galleries. ago, the town obtained permission to open to celebrate 20 years. It is one of Arizona’s In addition, the town is focused on this natural playground to the public in an gems, and we invite you to spend a day or breathing new life into the downtown effort to promote ecotourism. week enjoying all we have to offer. ● www.azleague.org 15 • Community Facilities and Improvement Districts • Growing Smarter General Plans • Municipal Engineering • Strategic Planning • Plan Review • Development and Zoning Codes • Capital Improvement Plans • Subdivision Codes and Design Guidelines • Road and Streets Maintenance Programs • Emergency Preparedness Programming • Construction Administration and Inspections • Public Participation Programs • Special Financing District Administration • Public Meeting Facilitation • Utility Coordination • Engineering Standards

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