Weekly Review
This week at C0MM/DAO we continue to write and design like busy bees! The Design Protocol Generator’s Theme is Halloween/Harvest/Day of the Dead. And what a harvest it is! Check current status of the Contest Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zTe2dZMCnN5S5Tl9odnJ1xTVlrzCLLUuHzw6XiIsTxU/edit?usp=sharing
On the writing front, we have reached a type of critical mass with our Listen Up collab for the Scottsdale/Glendale/Phoenix greater area. After compiling several hundred features over the past 5 weeks, this Commlink is our longest ever, outside of maybe the very first issue. Dr. Okun continues to innovate a brand new sort of data mining with a phenomenal database!!! She spotlights many of the more exemplary features received this round, here in a showcase below. For the entire roster of essays on Memories and features for Listen Up created thru our “crowdworking mechanism”, see here: https://www.notion.so/5087dd111e7946feb9b3178fde9ef59f?v=5074becb59cf45a59d6b3a042e2c1a79
On the Alterverse front, I was able to finally make it into Sky City on behalf of Community DAO! I found an aircar and literally flew to the Commtower! It is spectacular! Here are some stills from 1st journey into this metaverse…
Quite an impressive job by the design team at Alterverse!!! Bravo!
Now we just gotta get some people in there operating, renting, buying, selling, etc, before the public launch. One way that we plan to do that is through C0MM NFT sales. The Core Particle Ring series is an initial line intended to onboard and fund the Commtower. 4 out of 9 rings were sold in the first week on 2 different markets. See available rings here: https://www.ravenist.com/collections.php?seoid=core-particle-rings
Core Particle Ring #10, which surfaced yesterday, marks the beginning of an embedded quest system, leading to access to the Commtower. We have several other lines that will help popularize our efforts in this world to build a skyscraper full of Ravencoin protocols, auction houses, NFT art galleries, games, and even some cross-chain collabs. Join us! We need more help on this front now! Always check our website for some basic info on the project: https://commdao.org/commtower/
In the world of Ravencoin, there is also much to mention. Coming this next weekend is the Ravencoin Global Awards Ceremony: https://rvnawards.com/
This event is being held in the Braveland Campus metaverse world, a native Ravencoin community virtual space.
In addition, a landmark event is occurring in the next 24 hours with the Evrmore Foundation’s emergence and airdrop of 1:1 EVR to RVN for the top 50K Ravencoin holding addresses. This currently has the entire RVN community buzzing. See this doc for some more detail on this important development involving many key RVN developers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cuIXmFPafsz4BJJC74QaYr4sWINsBb33-CaxVgoEcWA/edit?usp=sharing
Finally, we would like to congratulate our Marketing Triumvir, Danoskie, who successfully minted a series of NFTs thru the C0MM and sold his first sale at an auction hosted by https://nftrvn.net/.
This NFT, entitled, C0MM/DANOSKIE_A01_ETHIOPIA_LP, features an Ethiopian woman with a lip plate, which was a tradition utilized to display the # of cattle her father owned, as a way of expressing a dowry. The bigger the diameter of the plate, the more cattle her family owned.
This is a fantastic development, and we hope that more C0MM/DAO members will step forward with their designs so that we can assist in minting more NFTs and facilitating more art sales for the benefit of our designers. This is a service now provided by the Community.
Ok, that is all that I have to say this round! Enjoy the rest of the show!
Best,
Dow
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Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park
The 215-acre Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is a zoo and aquarium located in Litchfield Park, Arizona, not far from Phoenix. The zoo boasts the largest collection of exotic animals in Arizona and focuses on African and South American species. There is a 0.6-mile "safari train," a boat trip through the Australian environment, a tramway through an additional area of the African habitat, and a number of rides that are intended for fun. Since 2008, it has also had an aquarium with a 180,000 US gallon tank volume.
Heard Museum
The Heard Museum, a private, non-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona, promotes American Indian art. It includes exhibitions of traditional and modern art created by American Indian artists and artists whose work has been influenced by American Indian art, as well as first-person accounts of the lives of American Indian people.
The Heard Museum works in partnership with American Indian artists and tribal communities to give visitors a unique perspective on Native American art, particularly that of the Southwest. Heard Museum's objective is to be "the world's foremost museum for the presentation, interpretation, and advancement of American Indian art, emphasizing its junction with more general creative and cultural issues." The Heard Museum's main facility in Phoenix has been named a Phoenix Point of Pride.
Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake is a man-made reservoir that stays full year-round. It is just north of Tempe Butte, where the Salt River and the Indian Bend Wash meet, in Tempe, Arizona. A lot of the water in the reservoir comes from the Colorado River through the Central Arizona Project.
On July 20, 2010, a part of the west side of the dam that kept the lake's water in broke. This caused a flood of water to flow into the Salt River, which drained the lake.
Tempe Beach Park was built in 1931, but it got a complete makeover in 1999 when Town Lake was built. The park is connected to the 8.0 km (5.0 mi) of bike, jogging, and in-line skating paths that go around the lake.
Lisa Sette Gallery
For 35 years, Lisa Sette has been dedicated to finding and disseminating unique, captivating forms of expression. The impressive roster of emerging and established artists featured at Lisa Sette Gallery's exhibitions include works in painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and performance. The gallery also maintains a clientele of domestic and foreign collectors who share its founder's daring curatorial vision.
Lisa Sette has created an art space that is just as active and current today as it was in 1985 by continually looking for different artists that are pushing the boundaries of aesthetic, social, and philosophical research. The gallery has carefully preserved its distinctive artistic vision and refreshingly direct interactions with artists, emerging and veteran collectors, designers, public and private corporations, and museums in a field that may be famously challenging and ephemeral.
Citrus Park
Citrus Park is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Maricopa County, Arizona, with a population of 5,194, according to the 2020 census.
Citrus Park is located on the outskirts of the Phoenix metropolitan region. It is bounded by Goodyear to the south and Glendale to the east. Perryville Road, which defines Citrus Park's western boundary, is technically within Glendale city boundaries, foreshadowing a future westward extension of Glendale into Citrus Park.
Luke Air Force Base
Luke Air Force Base is an Air Force base of the United States located in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is situated 7 miles west of Glendale's core business district and 13 miles west of Phoenix.
Luke AFB is a significant Air Education and Training Command (AETC) training post that trains F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots.
It is categorized as a Superfund site due to the presence of several soil and groundwater toxins.
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
Six Flags Over Georgia Hurricane Harbor Phoenix is an amusement park in Phoenix, Arizona. The park is located on around 35 acres of land, making it the state's biggest theme park.
WaterWorld Safari first debuted on the grounds of Wet'n'Wild Phoenix. Wet'n'Wild Phoenix opened to the public on July 1, 2009, after Village Roadshow Limited invested over $30 million in the park's ownership and new attractions. The park featured nearly 30 rides when it first opened. CNL Lifestyle Properties bought Wet'n'Wild Phoenix from Village Roadshow in November 2013, along with the rights to the Wet'n'Wild brand in the United States. CNL Lifestyle Locations earlier bought Wet'n'Wild Hawaii from Village Roadshow, with both properties expected to open in 2014 under the management of Premier Parks, LLC.
Six Flags later took over management of the park, and it was renamed Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix in 2019.
Thunderbird Conservation Park
The 1,185-acre Thunderbird Conservation Park in the Hedgpeth Hills is a conservation park devoted to safeguarding the desert ecosystem. The Hills are named after Robert Hedgpeth, a pioneer settler in the region. The pilot training center from World War II, which is four miles south of the park, is where the park got its name. In 1951, the park was leased by the city of Glendale from the federal government.
Fiesta Bowl Museum
At the museum, you can see clips from past Fiesta Bowl games and parades. All 120 Division 1-A football helmets, the history of the Fiesta Bowl and Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, the history of the Fiesta Bowl organization and its volunteers, the history of the Fiesta Bowl Festival of College Football, and the history of college football are on display.
The City of Scottsdale owns the Fiesta Bowl Museum. Even though the football game is played at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Scottsdale is a big part of the Fiesta Bowl. Aside from being home to the office and the museum, Scottsdale also has many resorts where teams and other groups often stay.
Dixie Mountain
Dixie Mountain is a North Phoenix summit accessible via the Desert Vista Trailhead.
It is part of a mountain oasis that has been rapidly engulfed by suburbia. It is protected from development as part of the Sonoran Preserve, allowing people to enjoy some wilderness within the encroaching development.
The area has an excellent trail network that leads to several summits, including Union Hills Peak 2,383' to the south and Western Vista 2,090' to the west.
Dixie Mountain is reached via the Dixie Mountain loop. Western Vista is also accessible via the Dixie Mountain Loop.
Weekend mornings can be crowded, especially during the colder months. While it is not yet a well-known trailhead in the Phoenix area, there aren't many parking spaces at the trailhead.
The best time to hike here is during the colder months, especially from October to April.
Maricopa Trail
The Maricopa Trail, which was conceived in 1997 by the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, encircles the Phoenix metro area and connects nine of the ten regional parks. The Maricopa Trail is a combination of smooth desert single track, rugged backcountry trails, and canal pathways. The Maricopa trail's core loop is 240 miles long and never far from endless resupply options.
Archaeological Park of Pueblo Grande
Pueblo Grande Ruin and Irrigation Sites are pre-Columbian archaeological ruins in Phoenix, Arizona. A prehistoric platform mound and irrigation canals are among them. The Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park is managed by the City of Phoenix.
Long before Euroamericans settled in Phoenix, the area was home to a thriving civilization known as Huhugam by the culturally affiliated O'odham and the Hohokam by archaeologists. The archaeological structures preserved at Pueblo Grande were built by these Ancestral Native Americans.
Pueblo Grande is distinguished by a large platform mound surrounded by retaining walls. Over 20,000 cubic meters of fill are used in this massive structure.
Sun City
Sun City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, that is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Sun City debuted on January 1, 1960, with five different home designs, a shopping center, a recreation center, and a golf course. The opening weekend drew 100,000 people, ten times the expected number, and resulted in a cover story in Time magazine.
Ahwatukee Foothills
Ahwatukee Foothills (also Ahwatukee) is a Phoenix, Arizona urban village. Ahwatukee is located in the southernmost part of Phoenix and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area's East Valley region.
Prior to the development of the area into the community that it is today, the name "Ahwatukee" referred to a now-demolished house located near Sequoia Trails and Appaloosa Drive, west of the Warner-Elliot Loop.
The Ahwatukee Foothills Village is bounded to the east by Interstate 10, to the north by South Mountain, and to the west and south by the Gila River Indian Community and Loop 202.
Quintero Golf Club
The Quintero Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, provides the ultimate golfing experience. The course was designed by master golf course architect Rees Jones and was named the "Best Public Course" by both Golf Digest and Golf Weekly Magazines in 2017.
Quintero Golf Club in Phoenix is ranked among the best golf courses in the country, comparable to the most acclaimed championship courses – a "must-play" for serious golfers. Quintero presents new challenges for scratch players, requiring precise shots from tee to green.
Heard Building
The Heard Building (also known as the Greater Arizona Savings Building) is a seven-story high-rise building in Phoenix, Arizona that housed the offices of The Arizona Republic (formerly the Arizona Republican) and the Phoenix Gazette from 1920 to 1948. The building, which was built between 1919 and 1920, was Phoenix's first high-rise structure. It was the tallest building in Arizona for four years until the Luhrs Building was completed in 1924.
Dwight B. Heard and the Commonwealth Investment Company financed the building's construction, which began on September 2, 1919, as a new home for his investment and publishing ventures. The building was designed by Llewellyn Adelbert Parker, an architect formerly associated with Mayberry & Parker who also designed the Central Avenue Bridge, the Goodrich Building, and the Goldberg Building in the valley.
Security Building
The Security Building is a downtown Phoenix, Arizona, structure that was completed in 1928 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The Security Improvement Company, whose President was prominent Phoenix realtor Dwight B. Heard, commissioned the construction of the Security Building. Heard was one of the most powerful men in Arizona from 1897 until his death in 1929, owning an investment company, a cattle company, and the Arizona Republican newspaper. Over time, the structure would serve as a headquarters for produce growers and law firms.
The ninth-floor penthouse apartment was added in 1958 to house Walter R. Bimson, the successful Valley National Bank of Arizona's chairman.
The Security Improvement Company, whose President was prominent Phoenix realtor Dwight B. Heard, commissioned the construction of the Security Building. Heard was one of the most powerful men in Arizona from 1897 until his death in 1929, owning an investment company, a cattle company, and the Arizona Republican newspaper. Over time, the structure would serve as a headquarters for produce growers and law firms.
Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising Football Club is a professional American soccer club based in Phoenix, Arizona. The team was founded in 2014 as Arizona United Soccer Club and competes in the USL Championship.
Kyle Eng, the owner of an advertising agency, launched the franchise and named it Arizona United SC on March 13, 2014. In the USL Pro league, it replaced Phoenix FC, which had folded the day before.
In just 178 days after being awarded a franchise by the USL Pro, Arizona United hired front office staff and coach, assembled a roster, secured a stadium, played 28 regular season games, advanced to the fourth round of the US Open Cup, and was in contention for a playoff spot until the season's final week.
Paradise Valley
A suburb of Phoenix, Paradise Valley is a community in Maricopa County, Arizona, in the United States. It is the wealthiest municipality in Arizona. The community is renowned for its upscale shopping, real estate, and dining options. 12,658 people called the town home as of the 2020 Census.
Paradise Valley is one of Arizona's top tourist destinations despite having a smaller size and population than other cities in the Phoenix metropolitan region and being home to eight full-service resorts. Additionally, it is renowned for its pricey real estate.
Cattle grazed in the region in the late 1800s, which was bordered to the east by the McDowell Mountains and to the south by Camelback Mountain. The Rio Verde Canal Company converted this wide-open grazing grassland into irrigated farmland in the 1880s. Three surveyors were dispatched here by the Rio Verde Canal Company in 1889, and they were so moved by the beauty and peace of the arid environment that they gave it the name Paradise Valley.
After World War II, Paradise Valley had a significant increase in habitation. In Maricopa County, Paradise Valley was a sparsely populated rural residential region. The houses were modest in size and design, but they were situated on vast plots of land, typically one to five acres.
Scottsdale and Phoenix both wanted to grow their respective borders in the late 1950s.
Residents of the Paradise Valley area worried that they would eventually lose the rural lifestyle to which they had become used and that Phoenix or Scottsdale would engulf them, bringing with it subdivisions, shopping malls, new zoning rules, and property taxes. "Citizens Committee for the Incorporation of The Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona" was established by these worried locals, and they circulated petitions pleading with others to support their attempt to incorporate Paradise Valley. The main objectives of the locals were to preserve zoning to a minimum of one house per acre, to keep the region purely residential, and to limit the amount of government regulation.
Dobbin lookout
Tourists can relax and have fun at the charming historical site known as Dobbins Lookout. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps lived here while being employed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program. It is one of Phoenix's most recognizable mountains. There is a visitor's center with a stunning view over the Valley perched on one of its summits.
South Mountain, home to Dobbins Lookout, is at an elevation of about 2,330 feet. On a clear day, you can see clearly up north to the Phoenix Mountain Preserves and beyond, as well as Tempe and downtown Phoenix.
There is a compass that directs people toward various points throughout the valley through a series of demarcations on its top. The Phoenix Mountain Preserves, Piestewa Peak, the Camelback Mountains, Glendale, many significant cities, Tempe, and Chandler are all nearby. Every year, thousands of people come up here throughout the day and at night.
Elsie McCarthy Sensory Garden
This garden, located at 7637 N 55th Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, is one of Glendale's most cherished features. The Elsie McCarthy Sensory Garden was created to engage visitors' senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch. With the use of specific plants and trees for texture and scent, water features for sound, touch, and sight, and evening lighting for dramatic visuals, the Elsie McCarthy Sensory Garden is undoubtedly one of Glendale’s most proud locations.
The sensory garden's main entrance features a tactile map that allows the visually impaired to feel the garden's individual areas and understand its layout. There are five points of interest in the garden. The Wisdom Garden, Celebration Garden, Contemplation Garden, Reflection Garden, and Story Totem Garden are all very special areas with their own type of water feature. Several trees, shrubs, and groundcovers can be found in the Elsie McCarthy Sensory Garden. This celebrated Garden has all of the characteristics of a tactile garden for the visually impaired and is also a wonderfully peaceful place for everyone to enjoy.
Heroes Regional Park Library
Located at 6075 North 83rd Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, Heroes Regional Park Library is a 3.1 million dollar, 8,000 square foot single-story community library. Pete Goldlust, a nationally recognized artist, donated three pieces of artwork titled "Neighborhood Roots: From Sugar Beets to Cotton and Beyond." These works of art reflect the Yucca District's rich and compelling history. Terrazzo flooring, sand-blasted etched glass doors, and a metal sculpture affixed to the east entryway all reflect the artwork. DFDG collaborated closely with the artist to integrate the art into the architecture of the library.
The structure is made up of a high-volume common reading room, a multi-purpose room, and offices with a steel joist/beam roof system supported by steel columns. The building's 7,515 square feet of space houses books, movies, music, and other items. There are separate outdoor Youth, Teen, and Adult Patios, as well as a drive-up book return.
Glendale Veterans War Memorial
Located on the lawn in front of the Glendale Public Library at 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, Arizona, Glendale Veterans War Memorial, also known as the Glendale USS Arizona Memorial (2002), is a memorial to all war veterans in the United States. Joe Tyler created it with the help of ceramist Scott Cisson and sculptor Sylvania Anderson. The monument includes pieces of the USS Arizona, a battleship sunk during the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
This piece includes five welded steel trees, one for each branch of the military. Each sculpted tree's intertwined limbs represent the combined efforts of the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard in defending the United States. The sculpted canopies' leaves represent the thousands of Veterans who have served, are serving, or will serve in the Armed Forces. An obelisk in the center depicts the battleship silver service pattern commissioned for the USS Arizona, as well as actual salvaged pieces from the USS Arizona.
Water Mark
Water Mark is located at 7605 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona. The Five 14-foot-high aluminum equine gargoyle sculptures, imagined by artists Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan and fabricated by Charles Wiemeyer Design Company, stand just east of the intersection of Scottsdale and Indian Bend Road. Situated at its dramatic narrowing point, Water Mark crowns the Indian Bend Wash and Scottsdale's innovative flood control greenbelt. The artwork is a roadside landmark on the north side of Indian Bend and an earthwork on the south side of the flood basin.
Looking south, each gargoyle strikes a different pose and stands sentinel to the passing traffic. The equine forms are meant to evoke the historic McCormick Arabian Ranch, which was once located nearby. The sculptures are subtly illuminated at night with blue lights on the east side and yellow lights on the west side, representing water and the sun. The art gives the engineering elements distinct forms, bringing them to life during dramatic flood events.
Spirit of Camelback
Kana Tanaka's Spirit of Camelback was commissioned in conjunction with the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts renovation. The artist was inspired by Camelback Mountain's beauty, presence, and dominance in the Valley's landscape. Camelback Mountain was visible from many points throughout the Valley, including when the artist arrived at Sky Harbor Airport, while hiking in the area, and when looking out from Taliesin West.
The Spirit of Camelback serves as an elegant focal point for the atrium of the newly renovated performing arts center. More than 130 hand-sculpted glass stems adorn the space, emerging from a curved wall and continuing outside the building to greet passersby and guests. Tanaka's sculptural installation references the mountain's topographical ridge pattern, the organic forms of cactus blooms found on its slopes, and the glowing colors of the sunset seen after a hike to the top. The various colors, ranging from white to amber to fiery red, create crescendos within the artwork.
These amazing Tanaka's works distort, amplify, divide, and exaggerate our perceptions of light.
Soleri Bridge and Plaza
Located at 4420 North Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona, the Soleri Bridge and Plaza was designed by the illustrious, renowned artist, architect, and philosopher Paolo Soleri. The bridge is supported by two 64-foot pylons and spans 27 feet on the south side before narrowing to 18 feet on the north side. The bridge, which is located on a true north axis, is intended to mark solar events caused by the sun's shadow. The 6-inch gap between the two sets of pylons allows the sun to cast a light shaft as the earth moves. Light passing through the gap casts a shadow at each solar noon, which can vary by up to 40 minutes from 12 p.m. The length of this shaft of light varies according to the season.
The public space in Old Town Scottsdale appeals to a wide range of people, from casual Waterfront visitors and locals to students, tourists, architects, and art enthusiasts. The signature bridge and plaza connect the past and present by celebrating solar events. The Soleri Bridge, which represents a link between man and nature, has become a major attraction in Scottsdale.
Aspire
Aspire, which is located near the Scottsdale Airpark in the center of Scottsdale's first arterial and first multi-lane roundabout, represents the human desire to fly. Designed by Simon Donovan and Ben Olmstead, the human-like figures can be seen in two ways: as one man in various stop-motion poses lifting off into flight, or as three men standing on each other's shoulders, the top one soaring.
The concept of a "flying dream" is meant to uplift and inspire the spirit. It is constructed from thousands of individually welded stainless steel washers. Gradations of violet-blue LED lights shine through these lacey forms at night, transforming the piece into a roundabout beacon.
Birdie Umwelt
Located at the Mustang Transit Center and the Mustang Public Library in Scottsdale, Arizona, Mary Lucking's 'Birdie Umwelt' is a collection of sculptures and sandblasted designs. “Thinking about the differences in the way we humans and birds use and perceive spaces, I wondered what books in the nearby Mustang Library these creatures might find most compelling,” Lucking explained.
It consists of 20 bronze and stainless steel sculptures of house finches reading various books, as well as a bird house that mimics the library's postmodern architecture. Images of birds, feathers, and lettering sandblasted into the sidewalk can be found throughout the pathways. One of the most exciting outcomes of this project is that City officials were so taken with the sculptures that they requested 10 more after the first set of ten was installed in 2017.
Horseshoe Falls
Designed by Michael Maglich, Horseshoe Falls is located at 4029 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, Arizona. It is possible that this is Arizona's only non-equestrian equestrian monument. The central form of this downtown rest stop is the iconic shape of the horseshoe, which represents the strength and stability of the West. Tall pillars made of stacked horseshoes stand within a horseshoe-shaped concrete seat wall. On a regular basis, dense fog rises from a river rock bed, cooling the space for passing pedestrians and cyclists taking a break.
Most people who drive by Horseshoe Falls don't realize what they're looking at until they stop and look closer. This installation combines Scottsdale's equestrian heritage with its love of water.
Horseshoe Dam
The Horseshoe Dam is a dam situated in Arizona, north of Phoenix. The dam is 1,500 feet long and 144 feet tall, and it was built between 1944 and 1946. The dam creates Horseshoe Lake by slowing the Verde River's flow. In 2017, the dam was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The city of Phoenix added spillway gates to the dam in 1949 to increase the domestic water supply. The dam was raised from 4 feet to 2044 feet in 1952.
Horseshoe Lake, also known as Horseshoe Reservoir, is one of the Phoenix area's most remote lakes. As a result, getting to this lake is a little difficult. The dam is the Salt River Project's first earthfill and rockfill structure, exemplifying the fluid nature of its irrigation and municipal water supply programs.
One-Eyed Jack
Located at 7042 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, One-Eyed Jack is a public art sculpture in Scottsdale, Arizona. John Randall Nelson, a Tempe-based artist, created this painted steel jackrabbit sculpture. The 20,000-pound sculpture stands on the corner of Marshall Way and Indian School Road, welcoming residents and visitors to Old Town Scottsdale's Arts District's art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
One-Eyed Jack represents fecundity and rebirth, and, like Lewis Carroll's fictional White Rabbit, invites us to follow him down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. One-Eyed Jack is both a reminder of Marshall Way's past and a foreshadowing of its future. Rabbits have traditionally been associated with reproduction. They are a recurring motif in the arts dating back to Lascaux cave paintings. They represent fertility, magic, transformation, intuition, listening power, and clairaudience. The goal of this project was to create a signature landmark for Scottsdale's Marshall Way Arts District.
Her Secret Patience
Located in Downtown Civic Space Park, Phoenix, Arizona, Her Secret Patience is a public art sculpture commission designed by artist Janet Echelman for the city of Phoenix. The artist collaborated with a team of award-winning engineers, architects, planners, and fabricators to create it. The sculpture is made of galvanized steel that has been painted, polyester twine netting, and colored lights.
This iconic kinetic form maps the beauty of desert light and winds, casting what the artist refers to as "shadow drawings," similar to those of clouds gliding over the landscape. The sculpture's supple-netted form reveals the choreography of breezes in a way that can be felt rather than seen. The sculpture's illuminated nighttime presence, like the moon and seasons, changes throughout the year. It gradually changes identity, much like our landscape and skies.
Piestewa Peak
Located in the Piestewa Peak Recreation Area within the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Piestewa Peak is the second-highest point in the Phoenix Mountains and the third-highest in the city of Phoenix, Arizona. Piestewa Peak is named after Army Spc. Lori Ann Piestewa was the first Native American woman to die in combat in the United States military, as well as the first female soldier killed in action during the 2003 Iraq War.
Locals and visitors seeking a cardio-vascular workout, beautiful views, or a family outing climb this preserve thousands of times per week. However, many hikers do not make it to the top because the trail is more difficult than it appears, especially in the summer when temperatures soar. Despite being described as moderate to difficult, the Summit Trail is popular with children and older adults. The entire route is a climb, with most areas having carved steps and two short segments with rails.
Lone Mountain
Lone Mountain is a prominent hill in north Scottsdale that rises approximately 400 feet above the surrounding desert between Scottsdale, Pima, Dixileta, and Lone Mountain Roads. The H. B. Wallace Preserve is a small 78-acre preserve that surrounds the mountain. Wallace and his wife lived nearby, and he was an avid conservationist who grew and tended a variety of desert plants. He left the land to hikers in the area in the form of a trust.
Hotel San Carlos
The Hotel San Carlos branch in Phoenix, Arizona, also known as the San Carlos Hotel, serves as both a working hotel and a tourist attraction. It has been linked to ghost sightings. The San Carlos Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1983. Hotel San Carlos is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's official program.
The hotel's location was once the site of Phoenix's first school. The four-room adobe school opened in 1874 and was replaced by a larger structure in 1879. The school was expanded several times over the years, but it was condemned in 1916 with plans to build a luxury hotel. Furthermore, many children in the area died during the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic that ravaged the United States.
The Babbitt family (relatives of Bruce Babbitt, former Arizona Governor and Secretary of the Interior) purchased the land in 1919 with the intention of constructing a hotel. After purchasing the property from the Babbitts, Charles Harris and Dwight D. Heard began construction on the San Carlos Hotel. In 1927, Harris and Heard established the Hotel San Carlos Company, and construction began. The hotel was designed in the Italian Renaissance style by well-known architect George Whitecross Richie. Kinnie & Westerhouse General Contractors handled the construction.
Luhrs Tower
Luhrs Tower is a downtown Phoenix, Arizona, Art Deco skyscraper office building. It is located on the south side of the former Patriots Square Park, on the southeast corner of First Avenue and Jefferson Street.
George Luhrs Jr., a prominent local Phoenix native, Stanford Law School graduate, World War I US Army 2nd Lt., businessman, and son of George Luhrs Sr., Phoenix City Councilman from 1881 to 1885, built the building in 1929. The tower stands 185 feet tall. Luhrs Tower is 14 stories tall, with symmetrical setbacks on the eighth and eleventh floors.
Trost & Trost, an architectural firm in El Paso, Texas, designed Luhrs Tower in the Art Deco style. It is strikingly similar to the firm's El Paso-based O. T. Bassett Tower. Several elements of Eliel Saarinen's Tribune Tower design are also incorporated into the design. The general contractor was A. F. Wasielewski Company of Phoenix.
Meridian Bank Tower
The Meridian Bank Tower (formerly the Guaranty Bank Building) is a high-rise structure in Phoenix, Arizona. It is an international-style office building built between 1959 and 1960 by developer David H. Murdock. When completed, it became the city's tallest building, displacing the Westward Ho, which had held the title for 31 years. Only a few years later, in 1965, the Phoenix Corporate Center, a 26-story office building, was completed, claiming the title of the city's tallest building. On the north and south sides, there is a Meridian Bank logo 20 feet by 20 feet sign. The exterior was remodeled in the late 1980s, significantly altering the building's appearance.
Calvin C. Goode Municipal Building
The Calvin C. Goode Municipal Building is a ten-story government office building in Phoenix, Arizona. It was built in 1963 as the Phoenix Municipal Building and served as the city hall at the time. The Phoenix City Council Chambers are also housed on the property in a separate circular outbuilding. The old County-City Administration Building had become insufficient with Phoenix's rapid growth following World War II. The city began looking into the possibility of constructing a new city hall in the late 1940s. Voters approved $4.3 million in bonds in April 1957 to build a new city hall. The new complex was designed by the local architecture firms Ralph Haver & Associates and Edward L. Varney Associates.
The Monroe
111 West Monroe, also known as The Monroe, is an 18-story office building in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was previously known as the First American Title Building and the Arizona Title Building. The Arizona Title Building first opened its doors in 1964.
The Arizona Title and Trust Co. first occupied the building in 1964. The building was designed in the International Style by the local architecture firm Weaver & Drover. The architects wanted to implement Mies van der Rohe's ideas that the true structure of the building should be expressed clearly on the exterior. This was not possible due to local building codes requiring all structural steel to be encased in fireproof material. To suggest the structure within, the architects used bronze-anodized aluminum mullions that run vertically between the windows. The windows on the north and south sides of the building are separated by vertical mullions. The east and west sides have solid walls that are covered in over 8,000,000 1-inch gold tiles.
Phoenix Corporate Center
Phoenix Corporate Tower is a 26-story high-rise office building in Phoenix, Arizona. It was formerly known as the First Federal Savings Building. It was designed in the International Style and built in 1965. The Central Corridor tower is located two miles north of Downtown Phoenix. At the time, corporate investment was shifting away from downtown. When the tower was finished, it was the tallest building in Phoenix, displacing the Executive Towers Condominiums. It held the record for the tallest structure for six years until the Wells Fargo Plaza was completed in 1971.
All north and south-facing windows in Phoenix Corporate Center had balconies when it was first built. Seven columns ran from the ground floor to the roof, where they formed a series of arches. Each column is visually connected to the column next to it. On the western elevation, there was also a glass elevator that served the top floor.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is a $350 million (USD) high-rise convention hotel on 3rd Street north of Van Buren Street in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, adjacent to the Arizona Center office/retail complex and the Phoenix Convention Center, the North building of which opened in early 2008.
With 31 floors, it has surpassed the 24-story Hyatt Regency Phoenix as Arizona's tallest hotel tower. The Phoenix City Council approved the USD $350 million convention center hotel in July 2003 to be owned by the city and developed and operated as a Starwood facility by Sheraton Hotels. The city of Phoenix announced on November 3, 2004, that Arquitectonica and RSP Architects had been chosen to build the project. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in late March 2006. In October 2007, the tower was completed. On September 30, 2008, the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown welcomed its first guests.
100 West Washington
100 West Washington is a skyscraper located in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Formerly known as Wells Fargo Plaza, it first opened on October 25, 1971, as the First National Bank Plaza and was later renamed the First Interstate Bank Building. It stands 356 feet tall. It is designed in the Brutalist style, which evolved from the International Style. Brutalist architecture's "raw concrete" element allows for no exterior finish, exposing the rough concrete columns and beams.
The tower was designed by Charles Luckman and Associates' Phoenix office and built by the Henry C. Beck Company.
The tower has a three-story base and then rises to its full height. The repeated angular windows add another Brutalist element of blocky appearance and structure expression.
Arizona State Capitol
The Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, was the last home of Arizona's Territorial government before the statehood of Arizona in 1912. The four floors of the statehouse were initially occupied by all three branches of the new state government. The branches were relocated to adjacent buildings and additions as the state grew. The Arizona Capitol Museum, which focuses on Arizona's history and culture, now occupies the 1901 portion of the Capitol. The Arizona State Library, which occupied the majority of the 1938 addition until July 2017, reopened as part of the Arizona Capitol Museum in late 2018.
The structure was built as part of an effort to show that the Arizona Territory was ready for statehood. James Riely Gordon won a design competition, and his original plan called for the Capitol to be much larger, with a more prominent rotunda and large wings for both houses of the legislature on each side of the current structure. Due to funding constraints, the legislative wings were dropped from the design, and a small lead-alloy top was substituted for Gordon's decorative dome.
Humphrey and Davidson Building
Humphrey and Davidson Building is located at 5819 W Glendale Avenue. It was built in 1895 by Brethren businessmen S. Humphrey and A. Davidson, the largest agricultural shipping agents in the area, to house their dry goods business. The building shifted the commercial focus of Glendale from the west to the east side of 59th Avenue. The building is downtown Glendale's oldest remaining commercial building.
It became the home of the US Departments of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW). After the education component of the department was transferred to the newly formed United States Department of Education in 1979, the structure was occupied by the newly named United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Glendale Blacksmith Shop
The structure, found at 6713 N. 57th Drive, was constructed in the late 1800s. It has been renovated and now houses the Desert Rose Cigar Lounge & Club.
The building, which is thought to have been built in the 1890s, began as a blacksmith shop. One of the ranch's most valuable employees, the blacksmith, repaired - and sometimes made - tools, farm implements, and wagon parts. He was also in charge of fitting and nailing horseshoes to the ranch's horses and mules.
The ranch began using trucks and other mechanized farm equipment in the 1920s. As a result, tools and machines for working on internal combustion engines and modern farm implements were installed. Canvas belts turned by an overhead drive shaft, which can still be seen above the concrete slab on the right side of the shop, powered some of these shop machines.
Beet Sugar Factory
The Arizona Sugar Company, founded by William John Murphy, built the million-dollar Beet Sugar Factory in 1906. It made sugar until 1913. The structure is on the National Register of Historic Places. The public is kept out by faded red brick and bordered-off windows. The Beet Sugar Factory was voted as one of the worst West Valley eyesores by Arizona Republic readers.
Sahuaro Ranch Park
William Henry Bartlett, an Illinois native, founded Sahuaro Ranch in 1886. The ranch, located north of what became the city of Glendale, Arizona, was abundant in fig and other fruit orchards, vineyards, and alfalfa fields. The ranch's historical structures have all been restored, and the "Sahuaro Ranch Park" is managed by Glendale's Parks and Recreation Department.
William Henry Bartlett and his brother were wealthy businessmen from Peoria, Illinois, who homesteaded lands in what would become the future Glendale, founded by William John Murphy. The completion of the Arizona Canal in 1885 made an investment appealing.
VR Xtreme
The address of VR Xtreme is 9500 East Va de Ventura in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. All gamers, sports fans, thrill seekers, and even those who are new to virtual reality can find refuge at VR Xtreme.
VR Xtreme uses the most recent advancements in virtual reality and gaming technology and includes 10 of the trendiest and most well-liked games available. Each game immerses you completely through sight, sound, and motion, placing you at the heart of every grand adventure. Play the world's most gorgeous, genuine, and technologically sophisticated racing game, Project Cars 2, get behind the wheel; in Beat Saber, slice the beats of heart-pounding music as they fly towards you; on London Tower Coaster, have an exhilarating rollercoaster ride; and more.
Mount Ord
Mount Ord is one of the most popular and easily accessible tree-covered peaks in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mount Ord Road exit is less than an hour's drive from the Mesa and Scottsdale areas via the Beeline Highway.
Mount Ord is the 43rd highest point in the state, with a prominence of 2,428'. Hikers can begin in an upper Sonoran terrain of creosote, saguaro, and palo verde, rise through manzanita grasslands and conclude in a deciduous forest of oak trees. This is the location to go to if you want to see animals or scenic views. The region boasts one of the highest densities of deer, black bears, and mountain lions in Arizona, as well as a variety of birds. Roosevelt Lake, the Four Peaks, and the Mogollon Rim may all be viewed from the summit.
Stir Crazy Comedy Club
Stir Crazy, located on the second level directly above Whiskey Rose and overlooking Water Dance Plaza, has a more intimate vibe than the larger comedy club locations throughout the Valley. Stir Crazy is the first of its kind in the Phoenix area, with limited seating for each performance so that the audience feels immersed in the comedic experience.
Stir Crazy provides an ideal environment for live standup comedy by combining a classy lounge ambiance with a small theater experience. Stir Crazy will offer improv classes, stand up comedy classes, and more in addition to bringing in nationally recognized comedians on a regular basis.
Jerry Colangelo Museum
The Jerry Colangelo Museum may be found on the campus of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. It is situated to the west of the GCU Arena. Colangelo has almost fifty years of expertise in the management of sports businesses and the ownership of franchises, in addition to his involvement with dozens of other commercial groups.
Photos and other keepsakes from about half of Colangelo's lifetime spent in the Valley of the Sun are on display in the museum, which just opened its doors. Come out to honor this Phoenix sports legend and his many accomplishments and contributions to the fields of sports and business.
Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum
The museum began as a temporary exhibit at Arizona's first territorial fair in 1884. The display was so popular that it was relocated to a permanent structure on the state fairgrounds in 1919. It was only open during state fairs until 1953, when six Arizona mining companies donated funding to make it a year-round museum.
The museum and its supporting agency's headquarters, the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources, were both housed in a structure on the state fairgrounds. The museum and department offices left the fairgrounds structure, which was decrepit and did not have adequate temperature conditions for archival storage of papers, in 1991 and relocated to the museum's current location, the former El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium in Phoenix. That same year, the building was renamed the Polly Rosenbaum Building in honor of long-time state representative Polly Rosenbaum's leadership in procuring the historic structure as a home for the museum.
Huhugam Ki Museum
Huhuham Ki means "House of the Ancestors." This brick home is situated on the Salt River Reservation in a stunning southwest setting. The museum has displays that transport guests back in time to view the beginnings and development of Scottsdale. Visitors can witness a wide range of artifacts, including baskets, ceramics, pictures, jewelry, works of art, and many other items that are distinctive to the culture. The little museum offers visitors a close-up view of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa community's cultural legacy from the prehistoric Hohokam to the present.
Laveen Village
Laveen is a vast region and a nice place to live. It is an urban village that is about 12 miles southwest of downtown Phoenix. Ahwatukee Foothills, Estrella, South Mountain, Komatke, and Tolleson are the neighboring communities of Laveen.
A small group of dairy farmers first settled in the region that is today known as Laveen in the year 1884. Although the Salt River divides it from the Phoenix region, it is nevertheless seen as a part of the larger metropolis.
The first Laveen General Store was established by Walter E. Laveen, who also created the community. Walter was also the first postmaster for the neighborhood and later served as Pinal County's sheriff for a while.
Laveen is "where rural is a way of life," according to the locals' catchphrase.
The Del Monte Market in Laveen, the longest continuously running market in Arizona since 1908, is the town's most well-known landmark.
River Island State Park
River Island State Park can be found hidden away in the rugged mountains of Parker, which are located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is one of those secluded beaches around the bend that is located adjacent to a boat launch and a camping area with a grassy lawn. The beach is close to the town. You won't find a lot of people along the shoreline or on the small beaches, which is one of the reasons why this place is such a great destination to go to if you're searching for something a little more peaceful and unhurried for the time being.
Scottsdale Selfie Museum
It is a one-of-a-kind indoor photography studio that is packed to the gills with interactive and immersive staged rooms and backdrops that have been carefully selected and designed for you to take the most original selfies possible, regardless of whether you are by yourself or with a group of friends. You will have the ability to fully experience each photo opportunity in a self-guided manner at the Scottsdale Selfie Museum, which has been designed particularly to provide you the freedom to do so in order to create the ideal set of selfies for everywhere you want to share them.
Arizona Military Museum
The Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix, Arizona, is home to a sizable adobe building that serves as the repository for decades' worth of history pertaining to Arizona veterans who have served their country.
The Arizona National Guard Historical Society laid the groundwork in 1980 for what is now known as the Arizona Military Museum. According to Joseph E. Abodeely, who is the president of the museum, it is committed to memorializing the history of veterans in the state of Arizona.
Anyone can visit the museum despite the fact that it is located on a military reservation; all they need to do is present a valid state I.D. to the security guards who are stationed at the reservation's main gate.
Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame is to educate the public about these achievements while also recognizing and honoring the contributions of musicians, entertainers, venues, and other individuals who have made a significant contribution to the growth and development of the musical and entertainment culture in the state of Arizona.
The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame was established in the fall of 2002 by a like-minded group of people. A board was established, officers were chosen, and two deserving people were inducted into the newly established Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The Martin Auto Museum
The Martin Auto Museum, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a privately held non-profit automobile museum. The museum's mission is to preserve collectible autos for educational purposes. The museum offers guided tours for groups such as local schoolchildren, veteran organizations, and vehicle clubs, among other things.
Mel Martin, a real estate developer, built the museum to display his collection of historic vehicles and automobile-related artifacts. He sold newspapers to assist his family to meet their mortgage payments. The family relocated to Mayer, Arizona, where his great uncle John Martin lived. Martin's father bought a petrol station and began pumping gas. He relocated to Phoenix and opened his own petrol station, which he dubbed M&M. He soon bought several towing trucks, and his business expanded. He ventured into other automobile-related enterprises and established a car auction company. Martin began working in commercial real estate sales and development.
Sunrise Peak Trail
If you are looking for a non-automobile approach to seeing Scottsdale and the surrounding area, the Sunrise Trail will lead you to Sunrise Peak. This moderately strenuous 3.6-mile hike is not without its share of obstacles and perks. It goes without saying that the panorama of Scottsdale from Sunrise Peak is the main draw.
Along with the native flora and fauna of Arizona, hikers may also view wildflowers swaying in the breeze at certain times of the year. The trail is available year-round but is not intended for biking.
Phoenix Points of Pride
The Phoenix Points of Pride are 33 landmarks and attractions in Phoenix, Arizona, chosen by voters since 1992 to symbolize the best aspects of the city for residents and visitors. They include man-made landmarks like St. Mary's Basilica, the Phoenix Zoo, and the Footprint, as well as natural formations like Camelback Mountain and the Hole in the Rock at Papago Park.
1992 saw the selection of the initial 25 Points of Pride. The program was viewed as a means of boosting civic morale in the aftermath of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday dispute when Phoenix received negative national press. The Cricket Wireless Pavilion and the Deer Valley Rock Art Centre were added in 1996 and 2000, respectively, and in 2004, the Japanese Friendship Garden, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, and the Thomas J. Pappas School were chosen. The most recent Points of Pride, selected in 2008, are Arizona State University at the West Campus, Burton Barr Central Library, and Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Centre (the area's first Jewish synagogue).
The Phoenix Pride Commission is responsible for maintaining the list of Phoenix Points of Pride and marketing these distinctive metropolitan area resources. In the past, the commission collected resident suggestions and chose venues for inclusion in the Points of Pride vote. Residents voted for these locations, and the commission determined how many of those with the most votes were designated as Points of Pride.
Brief Overview of Phoenix
Phoenix is the capital city of the South-Western US state of Arizona. It is known for its high-end spa resorts and anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the valley of the sun. It also has the Desert Botanical Garden displaying cacti and numerous native plants.
Phoenix had a population of 1.7 million as of 2020, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%. It was founded by Jeff Swilling and managed by Jeff Barton. The metropolitan population is 4,948,203. It is the most populous city in the state of Arizona and the fifth most populous city among the US state capitals.
Early History of Phoenix
The Hohokam people occupied the Phoenix area for 2000 years. They created about 135 miles of irrigation canals, making the desert land arable. The paths of these canals were used for the Arizona Canal, the Hayclen-Rhodes Aqueduct, and the Central Arizona Project Canal. The Hohokam people also carried out extensive trade with the nearby Ancient Puebloans, Mogollon and Sinagua, as well as with the distant Mesoamerican civilizations. The Hohokam civilization is believed to have left the area between 1300 and 1450 as a result of drought and flooding.
After the departure of the Hohokam, groups of Akimel O'odham, commonly known as “Pima”, Tohono O'odham and Mancipa tribes began to settle in the area as well as segments of the Yavapai and Apache. The O'odham were offshoots of the Soloaipuri tribe, who, in turn, were thought to be the defendants of the Hohokam.
Founding and Incorporation
The history of Phoenix began with Jack Swilling, a confederate veteran of the civil war. He prospected in the nearby town of Wickenburg in the newly formed city of Arizona. As Jack Swilling traveled through the Salt River Valley in 1867, he saw the potential for farming to supply Wickenburg with food. He also noted that eroded mounds of dirt which indicated previous canals dug by native peoples who had long since left the area. He formed the Swilling irrigation and canal company the same year, dug a large canal that drew in river water, and erected several crop fields in a location that is now within the eastern portion of central Phoenix.
Other settlers soon began to arrive in the area. As a result of its fertile soil and lack of frost and farmhouse, swilling constructs became frequently visited locations in the valley. Lord Darrel Duppa was one of the original settlers in Swilling's party, and he suggested the name “Phoenix” as it described a city born from the ruins of a former civilization.
Geography of Phoenix
Phoenix is located in the South-Central part of Arizona, about halfway between Tucson to the Southeast and Flagstaff to the north in the South-Western United States. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 miles north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area of the city is known as the valley of the sun due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet in the northern area of the Sonoran Desert.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 517.9 square miles, of which 516.7 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles or 0.2% is water.
Economy
Phoenix's early economy focused on agriculture and natural resources and consisted mostly of the 5C’s: copper, cattle, climate, cotton, and citrus. With the establishment of the southern Pacific rail line in 1926 and the opening of the Union Station Harbor airport by the end of the decade, the city became more easily accessible. Then, the Great Depression had a huge impact on Phoenix, but Phoenix had a diverse economy, and by 1934, the recovery was underway. By the end of World war II, the Valley’s economy surged as many men who had completed their military training at bases in and around Phoenix returned back to their families. The construction industry, spurred on by the city’s growth, further expanded with the development of the sun city.
Encanto Park
In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, is a public park called Encanto Park. The 222 acres of land that make up the park include picnic spots, a lagoon, a boat house, a swimming pool, a nature walk, an amusement park, fishing, and two golf courses. The lagoon's average surface size is 7.5 acres, and its average depth is 6 feet. The park has a surface elevation of 1,100 feet and is bordered by Thomas Road on the north, Encanto Boulevard on the south, 15th Avenue on the west, and 7th Avenue on the east.
Enchanted Island, an amusement park with rides, games, concessions, and a miniature train ride around the amusement area, is one of Encanto Park's most well-known attractions.
Memorial Lt. Frank Luke Jr. Statue
The Lt. Frank Luke Jr. Memorial is located at 1700 West Washington Street in Phoenix, Arizona, in front of the Arizona State Capitol.
Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. is depicted in full length in the sculpture by artist Roger Burnham. He is wearing a military outfit from World War I and is holding an aviator helmet in his proper right hand. A stone base supports the bronze sculpture.
Lt. Luke was an airman in World War I who earned the nickname "balloon buster." In France, he witnessed combat for exactly 17 days during World War I. He obliterated 4 hostile planes and 14 enemy balloons in that short time. He attempted to fend off enemy soldiers with a pistol but was shot dead by them close to Murvaux, France. The Congressional Medal of Honor and other awards were given to him posthumously. Luke Air Force Base, which is close by, also bears Lt. Luke's name.
The statue is made of bronze, and on the west side of the base is a bronze plaque with the names of Arizonans who died in World War I battles.
Arizona Pioneer Women Memorial
This monument honors and remembers the earliest female settlers in Arizona. The local Daughters of Utah Pioneers organization funded its commission. It is dedicated to all pioneer women even though it was commissioned by a Mormon women's club. Strong women who endured a protracted and challenging trek before settling in the arid desert.
The governor of Arizona himself chose the site at Wesley Bolin Plaza, near the state capitol, in 1968. Out of all the 30 memorials at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, this is the only one that is specifically for women. Ten Commandments Memorial, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and Navajo Codetalkers Memorial are a few of the monuments in the plaza.
The Green Goddess
Complete plant design and installation services are available from The Green Goddess. Their nursery in Phoenix, Arizona offers a huge variety of plants, flowers, and trees for various price ranges. As plant designers, they assist clients in choosing the best interior and outside plants for their particular circumstances.
Since 1977, The Green Goddess Nursery and Foliage Company has operated in the Phoenix Metropolitan region. A 3-acre greenhouse and display area with thousands of different plants, specimen cacti, pots, fountains, garden art, and patio furnishings are part of their site.
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
The world's largest Arabian horse show, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, takes place every year in Scottsdale, Arizona. From 50 horses and a dozen trainers/owners in 1955, the event has expanded to more than 2200 horses and over 1300 owners now. It is known as the "Super Bowl of the Arabian World" and is the first competition of the Arabian Triple Crown, which also includes the Canadian and American National Arabian Championships. The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, which has donated millions of dollars to charity with the help of the earnings of the show, uses the event in addition to the competition as a fundraiser.
The first exhibition, which featured about 50 horses from twelve farms, was held in 1955 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. One of the show's founders, Anne McCormick, gave the program 150 acres of her ranch in Scottsdale as a permanent home, designating it Paradise Park. The program stayed there for many years before transferring to its current location, WestWorld. The first show, known at the time as the "All-Arabian Horse Show," was sponsored by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, whose president was Ed Tweed.
Casino Arizona
Casino Arizona is located on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation in Scottsdale, Arizona. The building has a height of 48 feet. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is the sole owner and operator of Casino Arizona (SRPMIC).
Arizona's Casino spans 20 acres. The building has 300 seats in the Showroom, five restaurants, and more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space.
The gaming area at Casino Arizona is more than 100,000 square feet. It has 998 slots and 50 blackjack, three-card poker, keno, let it ride, pay-a-gow, and casino war tables. Additionally, there is a 1,000-seat bingo hall on the premises.
Five dining establishments are available at Casino Arizona, including Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge, Eagles Buffet, Willows Restaurant, Salt River Café, and Arizona Room Patio Grill. There is a television wall with 24 displays showing sporting events at The Arizona Room Patio Grill.
Additionally, the property retains a sizable collection of Native American artwork that includes jewelry, baskets, and ceramics with important cultural significance.
Melrose District
Retro shops and rainbow flags
Along 7th Avenue between Indian School and Camelback Roads, Phoenix's Melrose District is a hip and welcoming neighborhood for LGBTQ+ people. A vibrant selection of boutique stores, hip cafes, and amazing street murals can be found here. After hours, Melrose becomes even more vibrant thanks to drag shows, karaoke, and DJ dance parties hosted by neighborhood pubs like the well-liked Charlie's Phoenix.
The Scottsdale Impulsion
For durability and easy maintenance, the sculpture is composed of square tubing of stainless steel. The shiny nature of this substance adds sparkle, while the design gives the tubing a floating appearance. At its most basic level, Zischke wrote in his proposal, my intention is to create a site-specific work that is distinctive, educational, and interactive to create a catalyst for an experience that tells visitors that Scottsdale is a place on the move, with all the propulsion, the power of the large, elegant horse they are focusing on The sculpture has a strong presence at night thanks to controlled LEDs flush fitted to the pavers. The colors are reflected and captured by the stainless steel. The monumental sculpture is 20 to 24 feet tall, 35 to 40 feet broad, and 10 to 12 feet deep. The equestrian activities at WestWorld are the foundation of its historical success.
Over 247 use days and more than 70 equestrian events have been held over the course of the last four years, attracting about 220,000 spectators each time. Today, a growing range of non-equestrian events, from dog exhibitions to auto auctions, complement WestWorld equestrian role. All of the events, equestrian and otherwise, are quite profitable for the neighborhood and add to Scottsdale appeal. If a bigger, climate-controlled arena becomes available, numerous new equestrian show producers expressed a strong desire to visit WestWorld.
Additionally, when a bigger, enclosed WestWorld arena opened, producers of some of the present shows wanted to add additional acts and maybe increase the number of days of their current shows grew accessible. The facility now has 40,000 square feet of additional space thanks to an extension the City performed. When it was finished in January 2014, the larger equidome replaced the temporary tent constructions used in the past as the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction’s new home.
Craftsman Court
Craftsman Court is significant because of its connection to Scottsdale’s growth as an artistic community and a popular tourist destination, as well as because of its connections to several notable artists like Lloyd Kiva New, who supported the postwar Indian crafts movement both locally and nationally. The complex’s physical characteristics still express its historical associations, and it nevertheless exhibits a high level of integrity. The complex’s modern architecture also serves as a visual representation of the historical growth of the neighborhood throughout this significant era in Scottsdale’s history.
One of the first of these businesses was the Arizona Craftsmen, where residents included goldsmith Wesley Segner, woodcarver Phillips Sanderson, sculptor Mathilde Schaefer, leatherworker Lloyd Kiva New, and painter Lew Davis. Even former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt paid a visit to the Arizona Craftsmen because the idea of a combined studio and shop was extremely well-liked by tourists. The displaced artists bought a plot of property east of Scottsdale Road and close to the Arizona Canal after the building burned down in 1950. However, by 1955 they had outgrown their new workstation and moved just east to a new complex now known as Craftsman Court. They constructed a road through the freshly acquired area and named it Fifth Avenue after New York’s posh shopping street. The complex’s contemporary architecture best reflected the artists; conceptual approach to their work as they combined the idioms of traditional Southwestern arts and crafts with contemporary fashion and design mediums, even though this was far from the only studio/shop open to the public.
The Scottsdale Airpark
The Scottsdale Airpark is one of Arizona's most important employment centers. The Scottsdale Airpark, which itself is anchored by Scottsdale Airport, encompasses an 8.6 square mile area with over 2,900 businesses employing over 51,000 people (current estimates based on data from EMSI and City of Scottsdale). Some of the most prestigious companies in the western United States have their headquarters at the airpark, including AXON (Taser), Blue Yonder, and Vanguard.
The Airpark combines a skilled workforce, transportation options, and a large infrastructure totaling over 2 million square meters of commercial space. Its location at the intersection of the east-west and north-south branches of the Loop 101 Freeway provides strategic entry to one of Arizona's most educated and qualified labor forces.
Scottsdale's Cure Corridor
The Scottsdale Cure Corridor is a medical and bio-life science industry corridor that runs from the Scottsdale Airpark to SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Technology Center, east to west along Scottsdale's Shea Boulevard and north to south along Scottsdale Road.
It is home to a diverse range of bio-life sciences business assets, ranging from education and research to clinical trials and patient care delivery.
Pharmaceuticals, other biological products, medical laboratories, and biotech research are among the industries targeted by this cluster. Geographic clustering is especially important for these industries because it fosters innovation and connects those conducting clinical trials with healthcare providers.
"The City of Scottsdale has long been recognized as a top vacation destination, the Cure Corridor's innovative accomplishments have put Scottsdale on the map in the healthcare and bioscience industries." Transitioning from the "Old West's Most Western Town" to what is now known as the "Epicenter of Innovation."(1)
Currently, About 52 companies operate under the Cure Corridor. Aside from attracting people with similar goals in the healthcare and bio-life sciences sectors, Scottsdale's Cure Corridor has the talent to support a steady influx of job opportunities. Currently, 16,000 employees in Scottsdale are working on healthcare and bioscience innovations.
Gilbert Ortega Native American Galleries
Gilbert Ortega Native American Galleries was founded in 1958 by Fourth generation trader Gilbert Ortega Sr. We have been Trading and selling all different types of Native American Jewelry, Fine Art, and crafts for generations.
Gilbert Ortega Native American Galleries, located at 7155 E 5th Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85251, is a world-renowned cultural arts dealer. It is a cultural arts dealer in its seventh generation. Since the early 1800s, Gilbert Ortega's family has been trading with the Native American community.
The tradition has been one of love, respect, and passion for the indigenous peoples' handcrafted works of art and mastery in jewelry, pottery, baskets, weaves, and rugs.
West's Most Western Town
Scottsdale was founded in the late 1880s under the name "Orangedale," but the name was changed to Scottsdale in 1894.
Through 1888, U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott visited the Salt River Valley, was impressed by its potential, and paid a down payment on 640 acres to begin farming.
Scott's purchase, near the heart of modern-day downtown Scottsdale, would serve as a catalyst for the growth of the city that bears his name.
Scottsdale’s favorable climate, irrigated desert location and beautiful scenery influenced its initial settlement. While agriculture was the main draw, many health seekers came to Scottsdale. Many of the community’s original settlers, recruited by Scott from the East and Midwest, were educated and had an appreciation for cultural activities.
Scottsdale has evolved into a study in contrasts, with residents and visitors able to ride horses through the pristine Arizona desert in the morning and visit one of the country's best contemporary art museums in the afternoon.
It is now one of the top 100 largest cities in the United States, but it retains its small-town, Western roots.
Thunderbird Paseo Park
Thunderbird Paseo Park is a fantastic area for bicycling, horseback riding, and walking. The paths that connect to Skunk Creek Linear Park for further trails are almost 4 miles long.
During World War II, Allied pilots received contract main flying training at Thunderbird Field, a military airfield in Glendale, Arizona. Just before the United States entered the war, the field—which James Stewart helped to create—became a training facility for the United States Army Air Forces. On June 22, 1942, it was renamed Thunderbird Field #1 after Thunderbird Field #2 opened nearby in Scottsdale. Glendale, Arizona's Thunderbird # 1 may be found southeast of the junction of West Greenway Road and North 59th Avenue.
The Dixie Mine Trail
The Dixie Mine Trail departs from the Golden Eagle Trailhead and meanders through a modernized, gated residential community before entering McDowell Mountain Regional Park and leaving the modern world.
The Dixie Mine site is just over two miles away across the picturesque Sonoran Desert, taking you back almost a century to a time when silver, copper, and gold were the keys to financial success.
The Red Mountain Consolidated Copper Mines Company formerly held what is now known as the Dixie Mine, and there were reportedly up to 21 mining claims situated on around 420 acres in the Dixie Mining District in the McDowell Mountains.
One of the more well-known hikes sponsored by the Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills, the city, and Maricopa County Parks is the Dixie Mine trail.
The trail itself generally has a modest incline, although there are occasionally severe ascents and descents into and out of washes that emerge from the hills that span the area.
Chase Tower
The tallest building in Arizona is Phoenix's Chase Tower (formerly known as Valley Center and Bank One Center). It has an impressive height of 147m and was completed in 1972. The building was originally built for Valley National Bank, the region's leading financial institution, which merged with Bank One in 1993. After Bank One and Chase merged in 2005, the skyscraper took its current name in December of that year. The building has a total of 40 floors, with the 38th floor being the highest usable floor. The observatory on the 39th floor was forced to close due to the renovation of the upper floors of the Chase Tower.
The entire block is occupied by towers. The footprints show a three-leaf clover and its stem. The porch is a narrow elevator shaft on the south facade. It is the highest point of the structure and is as rough as concrete. The rest of the building façade consists of a curtain wall of glass panels. The tallest leaves are on the west side and are 34 stories tall. North Seat is his 38th floor. The East Seat has 36 floors. The tower is accessed through an underground restaurant/shopping concourse, well off the street outside the building, unlike the retail/lobby areas of most traditional high-rise buildings.
Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village will transport you to a bygone era, making you want to put on your boots and lace up your chaps. In this historical exhibition of vintage western buildings and structures placed together to create a city straight out of the pioneer eras, the Wild West is still very much alive and well. The majority of the original homes and cabins, which date from the 1870s, were moved to this 90-acre property in order to preserve the period.
New Windsor Hotel
At first glance, the New Windsor Hotel looks like any other rundown city building. This dilapidated hotel has historical significance. The hotel opened in 1893 as the Sixth Avenue Hotel. With 40 rooms, it was considered the largest and finest hotel in Phoenix.
The hotel has lost its luster and no longer bears that title, but it is still in operation and is the only 19th-century hotel still in operation in Phoenix. Despite its dilapidated condition, its nostalgic exterior with warm neon signs and pops of color make it one of the most photogenic buildings in town.
Ambassador Report
With grateful joy and happiness in our hearts, we at The Community DAO marketing department are wishing you a wonderful Harvest/Halloween/Day of the Dead season. Our Week 35 activities went perfectly well as we got a total of 148 designs using the theme of the week: The Love For Animals. The ambassadors with the highest wins got rewarded with two lovely Cyber Raven NFTs from MRP.