The City of Phoenix has a rather nice web site for Tovrea Castle.
The Castle will be open for tours in the fall of 2010.
[Update: I've learned that opening date has been kicked back. Additional work is needed before the Castle and its grounds are open to the general public.]
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Book Fair in Tucson
The Arizona Historical Society will be holding its annual Book Fair at the AHS Museum in Tucson on December 4 and 5.
Here is a list of the authors and info on the event.
Here is a list of the authors and info on the event.
Support Arizona History!
If you are not already a member but are interested in preserving and learning about Arizona history, you should join the Arizona Historical Society and become part of a group that has been around since 1864. Now more than ever, we need your support and involvement. You can find membership categories and benefits here.
And remember, this is a great time to give memberships in the Society to friends and associates who value Arizona's story.
If you wish to make a donation to support the Society's preservation, exhibit, and education programs, Deborah Ortiz of the Society's staff will be glad to help. Information on our donation program is here. To make a donation, please contact Deborah at (520) 617-1169 or at dortiz@azhs.gov .
And remember, this is a great time to give memberships in the Society to friends and associates who value Arizona's story.
If you wish to make a donation to support the Society's preservation, exhibit, and education programs, Deborah Ortiz of the Society's staff will be glad to help. Information on our donation program is here. To make a donation, please contact Deborah at (520) 617-1169 or at dortiz@azhs.gov .
Glendale's Memory Project
Here's an interesting video on the Glendale Historical Society's admirable efforts to preserve photos and memories.
And here is a gallery of some photos of old downtown Glendale.
And here is a gallery of some photos of old downtown Glendale.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Amerind Museum Tour
Affinity Group Tours is offering a special tour program to members of the Arizona Historical Society.
Its latest tour offering is a trip to the Amerind Museum in Dragoon on Friday, January 23, 2010. The Amerind Museum is noted for its collection of Native American art and artifacts. The tour will depart the AHS Museum at Papago Park at 7:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Sun City and Tucson pick-ups are vailable upon request.
There is a special price for AHS members (with membership card) of $86. [Nonmembers pay $95.] The tour cost includes lunch.
Information on registration is at www.AffinityGroupTours.com or via phone at 480-544-0144.
Its latest tour offering is a trip to the Amerind Museum in Dragoon on Friday, January 23, 2010. The Amerind Museum is noted for its collection of Native American art and artifacts. The tour will depart the AHS Museum at Papago Park at 7:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Sun City and Tucson pick-ups are vailable upon request.
There is a special price for AHS members (with membership card) of $86. [Nonmembers pay $95.] The tour cost includes lunch.
Information on registration is at www.AffinityGroupTours.com or via phone at 480-544-0144.
Looking Back at The Orpheum
The Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix was built for $750,000 in 1929. That was a sizable amount of money in those days and, when you consider the year, what is known in business as very bad timing.
Here is a fact sheet on the theatre and a slide show of its architectural features. Information on the upcoming events as well as tours can be found at the Friends of the Orpheum Theatre site.
Here is a fact sheet on the theatre and a slide show of its architectural features. Information on the upcoming events as well as tours can be found at the Friends of the Orpheum Theatre site.
Many Thanks
Many thanks are due to Joan Robinson-Blumit, the Historical League member who, with humor, grace, and skill, designed this blog.
Without her assistance, we'd still be in the rocks and sticks stage.
Thanks, Joan!
Without her assistance, we'd still be in the rocks and sticks stage.
Thanks, Joan!
Frank Luke: Rogue Ace
Be sure to read CAC Board member James McBride's review of "Terror of the Autumn Skies: The True Story of Frank Luke, America's Rogue Ace of World War I" by Blaine Pardoe in the Autumn 2009 issue of The Journal of Arizona History. An excerpt:
. . . Perdoe provides an excellent account of individual aerial combat ("dogfights"). Here again the emphasis is on the brash, independent, undisciplined, character of Frank Luke. Frank never adjusted to, nor accepted, military discipline. This was especially alarming in a type of warfare that required cooperation and discipline. Much of the book focuses on Frank's rejection by most members of his squadron.
. . . Perdoe provides an excellent account of individual aerial combat ("dogfights"). Here again the emphasis is on the brash, independent, undisciplined, character of Frank Luke. Frank never adjusted to, nor accepted, military discipline. This was especially alarming in a type of warfare that required cooperation and discipline. Much of the book focuses on Frank's rejection by most members of his squadron.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
November Board Meeting
This month's Central Arizona Chapter Board of Directors meeting will be on Thursday, November 19, at the Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park in Tempe at 3:30 p.m.
The Thinking Behind the CAC Blog
What is the method in this blogging madness?
It's simple. Many organizations have hard copy newsletters. Those require a lot of time and money and nowadays both are in tight supply. As a result, we are thinking high-tech and are going to launch an electronic newsletter to notify chapter members and others of events and programs.
We'll use the blog to post detailed descriptions and articles that can then receive a link in the electronic newsletter. This keeps the size of the electronic newsletter to a minimum while letting the reader decide which subjects deserve a closer look.
This is a cost-effective way of telling people about our programs and the benefits of membership in the Arizona Historical Society. We'll also strive to make it fun to read.
We hope you'll like it.
It's simple. Many organizations have hard copy newsletters. Those require a lot of time and money and nowadays both are in tight supply. As a result, we are thinking high-tech and are going to launch an electronic newsletter to notify chapter members and others of events and programs.
We'll use the blog to post detailed descriptions and articles that can then receive a link in the electronic newsletter. This keeps the size of the electronic newsletter to a minimum while letting the reader decide which subjects deserve a closer look.
This is a cost-effective way of telling people about our programs and the benefits of membership in the Arizona Historical Society. We'll also strive to make it fun to read.
We hope you'll like it.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Arizona Historical Photographs Fair
FREE ADMISSION
11:00 - 3:00
Arizona Historical Photographs Fair
Arizona Historical Society Museum
At Papago Park,1300 N. College Avenue, Tempe, AZ
Pictures you can tell a story about in one of these categories:
People
Commercial
Life Styles
Arizona Cities/Town
Events
Numerous Award Categories
Winning photographs will remain on display at museum
Additional information on how to enter photographs and other Fair details will soon be posted on this site.
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