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1921: John Goldstrom, a reporter for The Arizona Republic arrived in San Francisco after being flown from New York on a transcontinental mail plane. Goldstrom’s experiences included sky-sickness, subzero temperatures
A collection of the interesting and sometimes unusual — events that happened this week in Arizona history.Jan. 9On this date in 1847, the Mormon Battalion crossed the Colorado River into California after opening the first wagon route across southern Arizona from Santa Fe to San Diego.On this date in 1908, Tucson City Council ordered all saloons to close at midnight from now on.
Sunday, Jan. 9 On this date in 1847, the Mormon Battalion crossed the Colorado River into California after opening the first wagon route across southern Arizona from Santa Fe to San Diego. On this date in 1908, Tucson City Council ordered all saloons to close at midnight from now on.
A collection of the interesting — and sometimes unusual — events that happened this week in Arizona history.Jan. 10On this date in 1828, Henry C. Hooker, who established the famous Sierra Bonita Ranch in Graham County, was born in New Hampshire.On this date in 1912, Globe residents concerned over the high costs of living were relieved to learn that local barbers weren’t
On this date in 1921, electric street cars were installed in Mesa. On this date in 1921, Mayor James A. Harrison of Nogales narrowly escaped death when a bullet fired by a policeman at an escaping burglar entered his bedroom window and lodged in the footboard of his bed. Tuesday, Jan. 12 On this date in 1883, the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks were completed so that Tucson could be reached from the East Coast by way of the San Antonio. On this date in 1921, a fire in Payson destroyed two residences, a warehouse, a dance hall, a barn, a hotel and a restaurant. The entire town fought the blaz...