| Scottsdale Contributor(s): Fudala, Joan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738548758 ISBN-13: 9780738548753 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: Just a century ago, the now-tony tourist destination of Scottsdale was a tiny farming village in the pristine desert east of Phoenix. Named for its 1888 homesteadersU.S. Army chaplain Winfield Scott and his wife, HelenScottsdale remained a farming and ranching community through World War II. After the war, businesses and families flocked to Scottsdale for its climate and unlimited opportunitiescreating a place they branded The Wests Most Western Town. Throughout the decades, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed adventures in the desert; a thriving arts, crafts, and cultural community; a healthful climate and healthcare industry; and fun-packed events and outdoor sports. Residents have had the additional benefits of living and working in a great hometown, with excelling schools, an international reputation for environmental preservation, and a diverse economy that boasts an eclectic array of businesses. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 979.173 |
| LCCN: 2006935207 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6.7" W x 9.22" (0.71 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Arizona - Locality - Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Just a century ago, the now-tony tourist destination of Scottsdale was a tiny farming village in the pristine desert east of Phoenix. Named for its 1888 homesteaders U.S. Army chaplain Winfield Scott and his wife, Helen Scottsdale remained a farming and ranching community through World War II. After the war, businesses and families flocked to Scottsdale for its climate and unlimited opportunities creating a place they branded The West s Most Western Town. Throughout the decades, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed adventures in the desert; a thriving arts, crafts, and cultural community; a healthful climate and healthcare industry; and fun-packed events and outdoor sports. Residents have had the additional benefits of living and working in a great hometown, with excelling schools, an international reputation for environmental preservation, and a diverse economy that boasts an eclectic array of businesses." |
Contributor Bio(s): Fudala, Joan: - Joan Fudala is a community historian, writer, and civic leader who is dedicated to preserving and restoring Scottsdale s heritage. She authored Historic Scottsdale: A Life from the Land, published over 300 articles on Scottsdale history, and produced videos and lectures on local history. She gathered the images for this book from a variety of sources, including the Scottsdale Historical Society, Scottsdale Public Library, Arizona Historical Foundation, and private collections. |