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Who would’ve thunk this dusty ol’ desert town

Who would’ve thunk this dusty ol’ desert town would grow into the world-renowned pizza hub it is today? 🍕

We’re not questioning the fates, we’re just here to celebrate it. 🎉😜

In a city known for its pizza, downtown has some of the best, most creative and authentic pizzas around. Don’t believe us? Check out the ultimate DTPHX pizza guide at the link in our bio. Story and photos by @laurenthepotter_

Photo #1 - Half Biancoverde and half Margherita pizza at the award-winning @pizzeriabianco

Photo #2 - The Margherita at @cibopizzeria features San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, house-made mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt on artisan dough

Photo # 3 - The all-day special at @boogiedownpizzeriaphx features two huge slices and a drink for $8.50

Photo #4 - Margherita pizza at @dinosnapoletana

Photo #5 - The kale, sausage, artichoke and ricotta pizza at @hannysbar

Photo # 6 - Corny Baby Elote Pie at @hotdaisypizza

Photo # 7 - Pizza from @palaphxdt featuring roasted shiitake mushrooms, mozzarella and thick-cut Fra’Mani salame coins

#dtphx #downtownphoenix #pizza

What could be more exciting than the completion of

What could be more exciting than the completion of Phoenix’s first skyscraper? How about a daredevil who called himself the “Human Spider” free climb the Heard Building's seven-story façade? 🕷

The details of this death-defying stunt, performed in 1922, can be found in our latest blog — written by local historian Douglas Towne. Link in bio.

Photo #1 - The Heard Building in the 1920s, courtesy of the McCulloch Brothers Inc. Arizona’s capital finally hit the big time in the Roaring Twenties, having just surpassed Tucson in population. Phoenix wanted to promote itself as a modern, progressive municipality with an inspiring skyline, and a number of skyscraper's (including the Heard) were commissioned during this time.

Photo #2 - Successful businessman and publisher of the "Arizona Republican," now "The Arizona Republic," Dwight B. Heard financed the construction of the eponymous building in 1919.

Photo #3 - When the Heard Building opened in 1920, the offices of “The Arizona Republican,” precursor to “The Arizona Republic” newspaper, occupied most of the first floor and portions of the basement. In 1930, Dwight Heard’s publishing company purchased “The Phoenix Gazette” — hence the signage that reads “Republic and Gazette.” Photo courtesy of McCulloch Brothers Inc.

Photo #4 - The Heard Building radio tower pictured in the 1950s, courtesy of “Arizona Contractor & Community” magazine.

Photo #5 - Bill Strother (aka the “Human Spider”) scaling the side of a building.

You may have noticed this historic beauty on the w

You may have noticed this historic beauty on the way to @crescentphx, but do you know its story? ⁠
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The Charles Pugh House (aka the 1895 House) most recently served as a restaurant, but it has been vacant for a number of years.⁠
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Historian Donna Reiner did some digging to uncover the many past lives of the brick Victorian house. Take a few minutes to read her blog at the link in our bio!

Spend your summer mornings at the @jfgphx. 🌸⁠

Spend your summer mornings at the @jfgphx. 🌸⁠⁠
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The garden now opens at 7am, making it a great stop before work or the heat of the day! And, they have several community events coming up 👇⁠⁠
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🟢 June 19 & 20 | Father’s Day Special: Summer Cultural Crafts for Kids | Spend quality time with your family making freestyle crafts using garden natural materials & mini Ikebana arrangements.⁠⁠
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🟢 June 19 & 26 | Summer Aikido Classes | Aikido is based in part on the ancient sword and staff traditions of the samurai in Japanese history. Take part in the wooden sword (bokken) and staff (jo) training forms.⁠⁠
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🟢 June 20, 27 & July 11, 18 & 25 | Summer Hunyuan Qigong Classes | Hunyuan Qigong is the foundation of Hunyuan Tai Chi, with a total of 12 forms. ⁠⁠
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🟢 June 25 | Moon Meditation in the Garden | @Biophiliaspace will take you on a guided Moon Meditation in the exquisite serenity of the garden. ⁠⁠

Photo: @jfgphx

Support a participating #dtphx business, get a cle

Support a participating #dtphx business, get a clear tote bag — on us! 🥰

These bags are just the right size to bring to @dbacks games! And, you can rock a matching DTPHX shirt or hat, too. 👍

We launched our Buy & Fly program last June as a way to support businesses and share the community love for our urban heart. 💜 So far we’ve mailed out more than 1,000 pieces of merch and bags of locally-roasted coffee!

Here’s a little refresher on how Buy & Fly works:

✔Spend $10+ with one of 150 participating businesses in downtown, and get a free DTPHX tote bag (clear or canvas)
✔Spend $25+ for a free silicone cup or bag of locally- roasted coffee
✔️Spend $50+ for a free DTPHX Bird shirt, scarf or hat
✔ Keep your receipts
✔ Submit your receipt and fill out our online form (linked at dtphx.org/buyfly) and we’ll mail your merch. 💌

In honor of the @Suns defeating the Lakers on Thur

In honor of the @Suns defeating the Lakers on Thursday to advance to the NBA Western Conference semifinals, let's throw it back to June 26, 1993. 🤩⁠
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The celebration of the team came one week after the Suns were defeated in the NBA Finals by the Chicago Bulls, and more than 100,000 fans flooded Downtown Phoenix for the "Salute to the Suns" parade. ⁠
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Now let's beat those Denver Nuggets tonight! ⁠
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The @RenHotelPhx watch party has moved inside the hotel's ballroom. Expect a DJ, multiple projection screens, games & raffles, and more. ⁠
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You can also watch the game at one of downtown's newest restaurants, @TheAinsworth_phx. Or, at downtown's oldest restaurant, @majerles_phx. 🏀 #RallytheValley

Photo: The Arizona Republic // Rob Schumacher

Located just west of Downtown Phoenix in the Capit

Located just west of Downtown Phoenix in the Capitol Mall neighborhood, the Carnegie Public Library still stands. Built in 1904, it was spearheaded by the Friday Club, a women’s literary group created for the intellectual and social development of its members.

Thanks to the many so-called “pushy” women in Phoenix history, we are able to enjoy libraries, art museums, history museums, hospitals, schools, and so many other things that most of us take for granted. 👏
Local historian and writer Donna Reiner shares stories of the ambitious women's groups that made a mark on our city - link in bio!

The skateboarding clothing brand Ripndip is hostin

This weekend is gonna be a winner, we can feel it!

This weekend is gonna be a winner, we can feel it! 🙌 ⁠
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The Valley is getting ready to rally for our @suns, and #dtphx has several fun watch parties — including a bash on the @RenhotelPhx's 5th-floor outdoor deck. 😍⁠
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The Renaissance will have food, drinks, a DJ, and a huge screen to watch the game. 🏀 Doors open 90 minutes before tip-off, and there's no cover.⁠
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Sunday, May 23rd | Game Starts @ 12:30pm | Watch Party Starts @ 11:00am⁠
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Tuesday, May 25th | Game Starts @ 7:00pm | Watch Party Starts @ 5:30pm⁠
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Photo: @renhotelphx

There are five more days left of DTPHX Lotería! P

There are five more days left of DTPHX Lotería! Pick up one of these tablas (designed by @hamsterlabs 😍) from our @phxambassadors or a participating business — it’s free to play and you can win cool prizes inspired by the art!
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The tablas feature work from six local artists: @mutavision, @look.see.draw, @gonzalesfrank, @joseandresgiron4462, Roman Reyes and @teresavillegasart. ⁠Which piece is your favorite? 🤔⁠⁠
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Check dtphx.org/loteria for info on how to play and how to win awesome commemorative prizes.

These stylish little ladies playing DTPHX Lotería

These stylish little ladies playing DTPHX Lotería is such a mood. 😍 Thanks @coryvannote for sharing!

You can pick up a tabla from any participating business this week and get playing Lotería (it’s like bingo)! Business hours and info listed at dtphx.org/Loteria.

✨And don’t forget to tag us, the businesses, and artists as you’re exploring. 😋✨

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