| Midtown Phoenix Contributor(s): Horn, Derek D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 146711555X ISBN-13: 9781467115551 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 979.173 |
| LCCN: 2015948916 |
| Series: Images of America |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At the turn of the 20th century, downtown Phoenix was the center of commerce and government of the young city. North of downtown, the homes of business and civic leaders, along with farms and ranches, lined Central Avenue, informally known as "Millionaires' Row." As the city grew, houses and agricultural operations eventually yielded to subdivisions, commercial buildings, and high-rises. While midtown Phoenix changed dramatically over the years, it has retained much of its historic character and is continuously evolving to meet the needs of the community. |
Contributor Bio(s): Horn, Derek D.: - Author Derek D. Horn moved to Phoenix in 1981. After a career in building design and development regulation, he recently retired from the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department and is a current member of its Historic Preservation Commission. His experience as an engineer, regulator, community leader, and midtown resident uniquely positions him to relate the history of this area. Photographs from the archives of the Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Public Library, and Heard Museum, as well as from the author's collection and other sources, showcase the development of midtown Phoenix and Central Avenue from its rural roots to the dynamic urban center it is today. |