Mexicans in Scottsdale
Mexicans in Scottsdale

Author: José María Burruel

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738548265

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Though their role in the history of Scottsdale's development has been marginalized over the years, Mexicano residents made many important contributions to the city's establishment and growth. In the early 1900s, businessman E. O. Brown recruited Mexicanos from Arizona border towns to work in the area's cotton fields and on the farms. These laborers were the first people to live in the neighborhood that now makes up the center of Old Scottsdale. Some called it the "barrio," but Scottsdale Mexicanos called the area "home." Today only a few buildings remain that can attest to the neighborhood's original inhabitants, most notably the Old Adobe Mission and Coronado School, now the home of the Scottsdale Historical Museum. The preservation of these buildings and the more than 200 photographs included in this book are just a few of the testaments to Scottsdale's fascinating Mexican heritage.

Golf in Scottsdale
Golf in Scottsdale

Author: Joan Fudala

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738556321

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For 100 years, golf in Scottsdale, Arizona, has challenged and entertained professionals, duffers, and spectators alike. Courses have evolved from the oiled sand courses of the early 1900s to championship layouts with breathtaking scenery--lush green fairways surrounded by cacti, boulders, and desert washes. Scottsdale's favorable winter climate creates an ideal setting for international golf tournaments, like the FBR Open, featuring stellar tour professionals and watchable celebrities. Scottsdale-area golf businesses enhance the game and the local economy. Rarely seen images in this new retrospective have been gathered from a variety of local archives, historical societies, and private collections.

Historic San Marcos
Historic San Marcos

Author: Rodney Van Oudekerke

Publisher: HPN Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 193537740X

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An illustrated history of San Marcos, Texas, paired with histories of the local companies.

Historic Hancock County
Historic Hancock County

Author: Paulette Jean Weiser

Publisher: HPN Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 189361977X

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An illustrated history of Hancock County, Ohio, paired with histories of the local companies.

Historic Mansfield
Historic Mansfield

Author: Scott Schaut

Publisher: HPN Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1935377124

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A Bicentennial History will tell the story of our city as we mark our 200th year. The book will contrast the old and the new and relate the great transition from heavy manufacturing to a service economy, including retailing, education and healthcare.

Scottsdale
Scottsdale

Author: Joan Fudala

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738548753

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Just a century ago, the now-tony tourist destination of Scottsdale was a tiny farming village in the pristine desert east of Phoenix. Named for its 1888 homesteaders--U.S. Army chaplain Winfield Scott and his wife, Helen--Scottsdale remained a farming and ranching community through World War II. After the war, businesses and families flocked to Scottsdale for its climate and unlimited opportunities--creating a place they branded "The West's Most Western Town." Throughout the decades, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed adventures in the desert; a thriving arts, crafts, and cultural community; a healthful climate and healthcare industry; and fun-packed events and outdoor sports. Residents have had the additional benefits of living and working in a great hometown, with excelling schools, an international reputation for environmental preservation, and a diverse economy that boasts an eclectic array of businesses.