It's not often that you will hear anything in Phoenix described as historic. Indeed, cities such as Boston and New York had been around for over a century by the time Phoenix was officially incorporated in 1868.
However, that's not to say we don't have our fair share of history! Here is a list of 7 Phoenix-area businesses that have withstood the test of time and are still going strong today.
7) Desert Schools Credit Union
Since 1939 - 72 Years
This is one local business with some deep roots. Desert Schools Credit Union offers over 50 branch locations to its 370,000 members. The credit union controls around $3 billion in assets today.
Taliesin West Offers Free Presentations on Architecture
Apr 19, 2011
Every winter, Taliesin West hosts a series of lectures featuring prominent professionals in the architecture and design world. This year's series has just two presenters left! If you want to get your architecture fix, here are the details about the remaining lectures:Diane Reicher Jacobs
Holly Street Studio Architects
Thursday, 04/21/2011 - 7:00PM
Diane Reicher Jacobs of Phoenix's Holly Street Studio Architects is the guest of honor at Thursday's lecture series at Taliesin West. Holly Street Studio is a Phoenix-based architecture firm whose recent projects include the new Exhibition Hall at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale, the Maryvale Pool House, and the Helen Drake Senior Center in Downtown Phoenix.
6 Companies You Didn't Know Are Based in Phoenix
Apr 17, 2011
It is common knowledge that high-profile companies such as US Airways, the University of Phoenix, and Taser International are headquartered in the Phoenix area. However, you may be surprised to learn that the following companies also have their headquarters in Phoenix:
6) Best Western
The world's largest hotel chain operates more than 4,000 hotels in over 80 countries, and it's all orchestrated from the company's world headquarters in North Phoenix, Arizona. Best Western handles reservations, customer service, billing, and corporate operations from its Beardsley Operations Center, which employs over 1,000 people.
6) Best Western
The world's largest hotel chain operates more than 4,000 hotels in over 80 countries, and it's all orchestrated from the company's world headquarters in North Phoenix, Arizona. Best Western handles reservations, customer service, billing, and corporate operations from its Beardsley Operations Center, which employs over 1,000 people.Cruise on Central Car Show in Phoenix
Apr 7, 2011
Polish those wheels and start your engines! It's time for the semi-annual Cruise on Central car show in downtown Phoenix! This year's show will be held at the usual location, in the parking lot of Park Central Mall, located at Central Ave and Thomas Road.Come out on Saturday, March 9th, 2011 from 1pm to 9pm and check out all the excitement! There will be live music, great food, and hundreds of cool cars to see and hear. Everything from muscle cars, hot rods, and classics a whole lot more will be there.
Luke Days Air Show Returns for 2011
Mar 8, 2011
Ladies and gentlemen: mark your calendars! That's right, Luke Days Air Show and Open House will be returning to Luke Air Force Base for 2011! This bi-annual event features a whole weekend of fun and events for residents of the greater Phoenix area.The last Open House event was held in 2009, and it was also the first time I attended. This year's open house will be a special one because it is the 70th Anniversary of the 56th Fighter Wing.So what can you expect to see at the show? Here is a quick list of things to see and do:
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