Scottsdale

von Joan Fudala

15 Seiten, Loseblatt

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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 homesteadersU.S. Army chaplain Winfield Scott and his wife, HelenScottsdale remained a farming and ranching community through World War II. After the war, businesses and families flocked to Scottsdale for its climate and unlimited opportunitiescreating a place they branded The Wests 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.

• Reihe: Postcards of America
• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Heimatkunde, Familiengeschichte, Nostalgie Heimatkunde
• ISBN: 9780738570587
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 99 x 135 mm
• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing (SC)