History
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The world’s first food bank started in Arizona. Here’s how
Food banks across the world have helped to feed those in need, but this modern idea of charity started right here in Arizona.
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At 100, Route 66 tells ‘the American story’ — the good and the bad
America’s most famous road hasn’t officially existed for more than 40 years, but millions of people worldwide continue to flock to Route 66 and soak up its mythology.
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Arizona’s oldest movie theater is still playing movies 111 years later
Construction started on the movie theater in 1913, just a year after Arizona’s statehood; it opened in 1915.
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10 Arizona ghosts, haunted spots, and creepy urban legends
From a ghost town outside of Flagstaff to haunted hotels throughout the state, here are 10 tales of ghosts, haunted spots, and urban legends that may keep you up at night.
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How a poker hand cemented one of Arizona’s oddest town names
Here’s the story behind Show Low, the Arizona city that got its name from a poker game.
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This is Arizona’s oldest mall. Hint: It’s not the one you think it is
Although Arizona’s oldest mall has kept some of its original architecture, the unique local stores that once filled the buildings are no longer there.
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Arizona’s oldest freeway is still pretty young. Here’s how it started
Although Black Canyon Freeway has changed since the 1950s, this iconic freeway was a key part of tourism and travel in the Grand Canyon State.
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How did metro Phoenix streets get their names? Here’s the story behind 46 roads
From Warner Road to Bethany Home Road, here’s what Arizona natives and newcomers alike should know about how metro Phoenix streets and roads got their names.
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Arizona’s oldest market is still open after 118 years
Del Monte Market at 2659 W. Dobbins Road in Laveen opened in 1908 and has continued to stay open for 118 years.
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The oldest pool in Arizona is more than 140 years old and still open
A southern Arizona town started the trend of public swimming pools and is possibly the oldest operating municipal swimming pool in the US.
