Scottsdale History: Fashion Square Once Considered a Risky Addition
While some longstanding residents may remember a time before Scottsdale Fashion Square opened its doors, many of us have grown up going to the iconic shopping center. But here’s something you might not know: “the mall” was once considered a risky business venture. See, back in the 1940s, would-be developers said...
Continue ReadingArizona’s Love of Gold: a Rich Mining History that Continues Today
Imagining the famous California Gold Rush of the late 1800s usually conjures images of the Wild West and the eager ‘49ers panning for gold in the rivers. What you may not know, is that Arizona’s mining industry was also a big draw for 19th century fortune seekers, and the lure...
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