Tempe's Historic Growth and Key Developments Timeline
A compact chronology of Tempe covering population milestones from 63,550 to 141,000, major projects like the $2.2 million inverted pyramid City Hall, downtown redevelopment starting in the 1970s, and notable events including Fiesta Bowls at Sun Devil Stadium, Rio Salado Project, and the first bikeways in 1972. It notes Tempe hosting spring trainings for Seattle and the California Angels, and recognition as an All-American City in 1986.
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Tempe
Harry Mitchell Swar
Chase Manhattan Credit
California Angels
Diablo Stadium
City Hall
Harry
San Mark
Mark
North Dakota
Harry Mitchell and Tempe's changing political landscape
The profile of Harry Mitchell, Tempe’s longtime public figure, detailing his home life, habits, and influence. It notes his run for mayor, two-decade impact on downtown redevelopment, Rio Salado revival, and his thorny path through council dynamics. It highlights his punctual routine, memorabilia, and civic ties with former mentors and local businesses.
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Mitchell
Neil Guiliano
Harry
Tempe
Cardinals
Rio Salado
E. Verlea Drive
Amy
Mark
Marianne
Germany
Yugoslavia
China
Czechoslovakia
Salt River
Arizona
Broadway Road
Rural
Bill LoPiano
Harry’s
S. Rural Road
Hudson Management Services Inc
Corpus Christi
Texas
Johnny G
Sandra L. Hutson
Johnny
Hut Hutson
Apache Boulevard
Faces of Harry Mitchell and Tempe’s rebirth tale
Portrait of Tempe mayor Harry Mitchell on a drive past the fire station and Newman Center. He backs Mill Avenue renewal, Centerpoint's praise, and America West HQ while steering city boards and public service. Critics like Barbara Sherman and Herb Fibel test his resolve and tactics.
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Harry
Newman Center Catholic Church
Marianne
Arizona State University
Mill Avenue
Mill
Tempe’s
Centerpoint
America West Airlines
Stan’s
Mill Avenue Theatre
Barbara Sherman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Motorola
University
Tion
First
Third Streets
Seattle Mariners
Arizona Wranglers
Mission Palms
Hayden Square
NFL
Phoenix Cardinals
Harry Mitchell
Phoenix
Dennis Cahill
Tempe High School
Cahill
Mitchells
Dukakis
FBI
Mungo
Fifth Street
Herb Fibel
Geneva
Herb
Rio Salados
Planning and Zoning Board
Little Noticed
Massage Examiners Board
SOS5
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!