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Phoenix History

Phoenix History Douglas C. TowneJuly 9, 2024
Investing in Downtown Phoenix’s Future: The Bank of Douglas

In the late 1950s, about the time Downtown Phoenix started its decline as the city’s main shopping location, a young financier decided to build up its financial infrastructure. David Murdock,... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Phoenix History Taylor CostelloJuly 2, 2024
Meet Kimber Lanning, A Phoenix Community Alliance “City-Shaper”

Downtown Phoenix wouldn’t be the same without Kimber Lanning. As the owner of Stinkweeds Records and Modified Arts, she firmly established herself as a fierce amplifier of all things local.... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Phoenix History Douglas C. TowneJune 10, 2024
The Building with a Mysterious Zinc-Lined Closet: Phoenix’s Carnegie Library

A few blocks west of Downtown Phoenix stands a striking, one-story Beaux-Arts style red brick building surrounded by lush, landscaped grounds. The architectural gem’s impact was far more significant than... continue reading. Click here for more info.