To gain a deeper understanding of the rich women's history integrated throughout the urban core, Downtown Phoenix Inc. is collaborating with Helana Ruter, the City of Phoenix's Historic Preservation Officer, and Steve Schumacher, the Official Historian of the Mayor's Office, to uncover stories behind some of the city's historic landmarks.

A glowing tribute to the late co-owner-manager of Estelle’s Bistro, which briefly flourished in the historic San Carlos Hotel, brought life to Downtown Phoenix during a period when vitality was scarce. However, as quickly as Speros created a hub of excitement, it disappeared.

For the past 50 years, Jerry Herschede has been welcoming guests to the rooftop restaurant on the 24th floor of Hyatt Regency Phoenix and witnessing the city's transformation from a skyline once dominated by Valley Bank Center to the vibrant urban core it is today.