| Scottsdale Contributor(s): Fudala, Joan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738570583 ISBN-13: 9780738570587 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Loose Leaf - Other Formats Published: October 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) |
| Dewey: 979.173 |
| Series: Postcards of America (Looseleaf) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.3" W x 3.9" (0.15 lbs) 15 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 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. |