Phoenix Then and Now

McLaughlin, Jeff, Scharbach, Paul, Akers, John H.

ISBN 10: 1592233023 / ISBN 13: 9781592233021

Published by Thunder Bay Press, 2005

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Synopsis:

From the moment it became Arizona’s capital in 1912, Phoenix has enjoyed steady population growth and commercial expansion. Today, Phoenix still continues to expand, due to mass migration, and it has the distinction of being one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. Phoenix Then and Now looks at the development of the city, with historical photographs placed side-by-side with contemporary views of the same locations that reveal a vibrant city, benefiting from wave upon wave of Easterners seeking sunshine in a culturally rich, urban setting. Amazing pictorial history of Phoenix, and the surrounding areas, filled with archival photographs of key locations paired with specially commissioned photographs of the same scenes as they are today. See the Heard Building, used for the opening shot of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. One of Phoenix’s first sky scrapers, the building is now used for stores and offices. Featured landmarks include the San Carlos Hotel, the Monahan Building, and the Orpheum Theatre.

About the Author: Paul Scharbach is a native of Phoenix. He is a professional photographer with over 25 years' experience, specializing in the production of stock photographic images. John H. Akers is a native of Phoenix. He graduated from Arizona State University and spent nearly fifteen years exploring Arizona history. He is the curator of history at the Tempe Historical Museum.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Phoenix Then and Now
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First edition.