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Feb 23 2020
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The Remarkable Forgotten History of Thunderbird 1

By Ken Lynch|2020-02-23T19:05:42-07:00February 23rd, 2020|History & Culture|0 Comments

A Phoenix airfield from a bygone era has Hollywood connections and much more...

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Oct 5 2019
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Ghosts of WWII – Phoenix Airfields Beneath our Feet

By Ken Lynch|2019-10-05T11:57:14-07:00October 5th, 2019|History & Culture|0 Comments

Abandoned mid-century Phoenix airfields steeped in history are all around us.

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Sep 30 2019
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North Encanto Historic District with Laura Boyajian

By David Meek|2019-10-01T22:53:31-07:00September 30th, 2019|Neighborhood Buzz, History & Culture|0 Comments

This endearing neighborhood is one of Phoenix's 35 historic districts. Laura knows it well.

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May 6 2019
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What Did the MLS Look Like in 1985?

By David Meek|2019-05-09T16:13:35-07:00May 6th, 2019|Video & Podcast, History & Culture|0 Comments

The Realtor MLS (Multiple Listing Service) wasn't always digital. This is what buyers and agents used to find homes before the Internet changed everything.

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Mar 10 2019
  • Lost Dutchman gold mine Phoenix Arizona Glenn Magill Mary Celeste Jones mystery gold treasure
  • Lost Dutchman gold mine Adolph Ruth skull man dog Superstition Mountains photo Lost Dutchman gold mine Adolph Ruth skull man dog Superstition Mountains photo

The Dutchman: Part 3: Glenn Magill & the Last Great Discovery

By Ken Lynch|2019-03-18T12:17:50-07:00March 10th, 2019|History & Culture|0 Comments

Pursuit of the Lost Dutchman gold mine in Arizona's Superstition Mountains is riddled with death and financial ruin.

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Feb 22 2019
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Maricopa County Tops List of U.S. Counties with Largest Native American Population

By David Meek|2019-02-26T13:37:13-07:00February 22nd, 2019|Cities & Towns, History & Culture|0 Comments

The Phoenix metro is at the top of the list among all U.S. counties for Native American Indian population.

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Jan 22 2019
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Phoenix Casino Map and 9 Top Gaming Venues

By Judy Hedding|2019-09-28T13:37:36-07:00January 22nd, 2019|Lifestyle & Family, History & Culture|0 Comments

Looking to scratch that itch for some high-roller action? Check this list of destinations for Greater Phoenix casinos.

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Nov 21 2018
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The Dutchman: Real and Spectacular  Part 2: Julia Thomas and Adolph Ruth

By Ken Lynch|2019-03-12T16:40:55-07:00November 21st, 2018|History & Culture|0 Comments

A goldminer's caretaker and a Texas veterinarian become the next to seek the treasure of the Lost Dutchman gold mine.

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Sep 6 2018
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Musings on Air Conditioning

By David Meek|2019-03-12T16:39:40-07:00September 6th, 2018|Builders, History & Culture|0 Comments

Frank Lloyd Wright's early commercial projects incorporated rudimentary air conditioning, but what did he think about the technology's use in residential applications?

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Sep 2 2018
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The Lost Dutchman Mine: The Story is Real, and It’s Spectacular

By Ken Lynch|2019-03-12T16:32:58-07:00September 2nd, 2018|History & Culture|0 Comments

The Arizona fable about a mysterious gold mine east of Phoenix turns out to have real-life participants and corroboration.

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Jun 25 2018
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10 CAP Facts: The Canal that Made Modern Arizona

By Ken Lynch|2020-01-04T16:23:06-07:00June 25th, 2018|History & Culture|0 Comments

This feat of engineering that broke ground in 1973 supplies over half the water to Phoenix residents for home and agricultural use.

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Jan 18 2018
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Zane Grey and Bill Goettl: Two Arizona Legends Who Changed the State and Shared a Legacy

By Ken Lynch|2019-03-12T16:57:45-07:00January 18th, 2018|History & Culture|0 Comments

A pioneer of residential air conditioning in Phoenix has an intimate connection to the preservation of the Arizona home of author Zane Grey.

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Oct 5 2017
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Do You Know These 76 Fun Facts About Phoenix Arizona?

By David Meek|2019-10-04T23:06:21-07:00October 5th, 2017|Cities & Towns, History & Culture|0 Comments

Get ready to impress your friends, family, and co-workers. Moments from now, you will be the Cliff Clavin of Phoenix trivia! Here's a list of facts about Phoenix and our great state of Arizona.

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Oct 3 2017
  • Shea Pima Road Salt River Maricopa Pima Indian Tribe land cotton 1976 Ken Lynch photographer Scottsdale

Loop 101 101: How One Man Stalled The Freeway for 8 Years and Changed a Tribe Forever

By Ken Lynch|2019-03-12T17:02:31-07:00October 3rd, 2017|Neighborhood Buzz, History & Culture|3 Comments

Gerald Anton, the Salt River Maricopa Pima Indian tribe leader, single-handedly turned negotiations for the tribal land that is now Loop 101 near Scottsdale.

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Sep 29 2017
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Mountain Shadows Resort Rises Phoenix-like from 1960s

By David Meek|2019-03-12T17:05:38-07:00September 29th, 2017|Neighborhood Buzz, History & Culture|0 Comments

There are perqs for Phoenix residents who endure the triple-digit Arizona summer heat. One of them is the deeply discounted resort [...]

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