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The history of Phoenix, Arizona, goes back millennia, beginning with nomadic paleo-Indians who existed in the Americas in general, and the Salt River Valley in particular, about 7,000 BC until about 6,000 BC. Mammoths were the primary prey of hunters.
The historic Harry J. Felch House was built in 1927 and is located on 525 W. Lynwood Street in Phoenix, AZ. The Dutch Colonial Home is located in Phoenix’s historic Roosevelt District. 179: John M. Ross House: John M. Ross House: February 24, 2000 : 6722 N. Central Ave.
President Lyndon B. Johnson signs a bill approving the Central Arizona Project, to bring water from the Colorado River to central Arizona. [27] Phoenix purchases Goodyear Airport as a general aviation supplement to Sky Harbor. [37] 1969 Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix established. Santa Fe Railway ceases passenger trains to Phoenix in April. [35]
Prior to 1964, public accommodations in Phoenix and Arizona were segregated: African Americans were not allowed to stay in the hotels in downtown Phoenix. The structure, which is listed in the National register of Historic Places ref. number 95001081, is the only known surviving African-American boarding house in Phoenix.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union opens a Phoenix branch. [55] 1885 Arizona Canal completed. [55] Phoenix broken up into four wards, although city officials remain citywide offices. [55] Destructive fire destroys major portions of Phoenix. [55] Arizona Insane Asylum is awarded to Phoenix, while the state university is awarded to Tucson ...
Cities founded by pre-Roman Empire Romans. Foundation Latin name Modern-day Modern country 753 BC: Roma: Rome: Italy: 273 BC: Cosa: Orbetello: Italy 268 BC: Ariminum ...
The temple complex of Roman Heliopolis (now Baalbek). Phoenicia under Roman rule describes the Phoenician city states (in the area of modern Lebanon, coastal Syria, the northern part of Galilee, Acre and the Northern Coastal Plain) ruled by Rome from 64 BCE to the Muslim conquests of the 7th century.
Soon after, Phoenix purchased an additional 10 acres south of the platform mound, named "Park of Four Waters", which became part of the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. In 1929 Odd S. Halseth was hired as both the director of Pueblo Grande and as Phoenix's City Archaeologist – the first City Archaeologist in the United States.