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The Sixth C for Arizona
The five C’s of The Arizona economy, once used to be a part every Arizona youngster’s education from the 1950’s though 70‘s. Can you name them? Before delving into them I want mention a very special C that’s time is a … Continue reading
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Phoenix’s Obscured Past Revealed
Look at a Valley map and you’ll notice that it is designed on a grid, with an exception. Because every rule has an exception, such as Grand Ave. Grand Ave is the home of Trunk Space which has been doing … Continue reading
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Smithsonian in the Valley?
When you wander through the amazing museums in Washington DC. Do you ever wish Arizona, the Valley, had a Smithsonian museum? Well guess what we do! Or at least one that does have tons of items on loan from the … Continue reading
Future Fate of Iconic Neon?
The abundance or romance of national chains is nothing new to the valley…just check out this vintage postcard. The buildings and signs have long ago been torn down. The case for preserving buildings is a strong one with many advocates, … Continue reading
Posted in Signage
Tagged Diving Lady, Lawrence and Geyser, McDowell Road, Mesa, midtown Phoenix, My Florist, neon, Phoenix, Tucson
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How the afterglow of Modern Phoenix saved a bunny
Modern Phoenix Week was great! There were so many levels to enjoy, including the homes, history, design, education, and what really made it the people. With all those people you’re bound to make connections. There was a Senior singles meetup … Continue reading
Posted in Neighborhoods
Tagged downtown Phoenix, Garfield Neighborhood, modern phoenix, Peyton Curry, vegeterian, Welcome Diner
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Modern Phoenix is NOW!
Although the weekend was rather rainy, it was still very exciting. Why you ask? There was the kick-off event for Modern Phoenix Week at the Fabulous! Phoenix Metro Retro at 708 W. Hazelwood St. This weekend also featured the Sunnyslope … Continue reading
“Keep it Weird: Sunnyslope Tour,” April 9
This tour is extremely limited, so buy your tickets now! Modern Phoenix Week kicks off with a bang with a very limited and exclusive bus tour of Sunnyslope, Saturday, April 9. Visit some of the wonderful, wacky, and weird places that make … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Culture, Still Standing
Tagged marshall shore, modern phoenix, Sunnyslope
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Fabric of the Community
This post will highlight two people who made significant contributions to Arizona communities through fabric. First, Lloyd Kiva New, founder of the Kiva Arts Center and the Scottsdale art scene. Cherokee designer Lloyd Kiva New worked with textile arts, leather, … Continue reading
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Arizona is Bowled Over
Category: Funniest name for a football bowl game? The envelope please? And the winner is… Arizona… What… Fiesta is not a funny name…. Oh wait, before that there was another. What was it called? Oh yea, the Salad Bowl. Now … Continue reading
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Valley… Valley… Valley
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X Walking distance to restaurants X Easy access to food shopping X Vintage apartment complex X Access to public transit This list could belong to anyone moving the Valley right now, and multiple locations would be found that meet these … Continue reading →