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Phoenix History

Phoenix History Taylor CostelloSeptember 26, 2024
Meet Jeff Moloznik, A Phoenix Community Alliance “City-Shaper”

To Jeff Moloznik, reinvention was taking shape Downtown. In 2005, [now DPI Board Chair] Mike Ebert, Moloznik, and the rest of the RED Development team discovered Downtown Phoenix through First... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Phoenix History Taylor CostelloAugust 7, 2024
Meet Brian Cassidy, A Phoenix Community Alliance “City-Shaper”

Brian Cassidy has always been a believer in Downtown. Working within the community for more than 30 years, he and his firm, CCBG Architects, have been a substantial player in... continue reading. Click here for more info.

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.