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Phoenix in the 1930s: A Photographic Journey Through a City's Great Depression Era

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In the 1930s, Phoenix, Arizona was a rapidly growing city with a population of approximately 65,000 people. The city’s economy was primarily driven by the agricultural industry, with cotton, citrus, and cattle being the main products. The city also had a growing tourism industry, with many visitors coming to the city to enjoy the warm weather and scenic desert landscapes.

In the 1930s, Phoenix had a relatively small downtown area, but it was home to several notable buildings, including the state Capitol building, which was completed in 1900, and the city’s first skyscraper, the Luhrs Building, which was completed in 1924.

The city also saw some infrastructure improvements during this time, with the construction of new roads, and the expansion of the city’s power and water supply systems. Additionally, the city’s airport, Sky Harbor, was established in 1928, which helped to facilitate the growth of tourism and industry.

However, the 1930s were also a difficult time for Phoenix and the rest of the country, as the Great Depression had a significant impact on the city’s economy. Many businesses and farms failed, and unemployment was high. The government implemented several programs to address the problem, such as the New Deal, which provided funding for public works projects and helped to improve the city’s infrastructure and stimulate the local economy.

The 1930s was a decade of growth and change for Phoenix, as the city continued to develop and adapt to the economic and social changes of the time. Despite the challenges of the Great Depression, the city’s population and economy continued to grow, and it became an important regional center for business, tourism, and culture.

#1 Alabam Trucks Parked Outside the Alabam Freight Company Building, 1930s

Alabam Trucks Parked Outside the Alabam Freight Company Building, 1930s

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#2 King’s Rest Hotel Motor Court, 1930s

King's Rest Hotel Motor Court, 1930s

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#3 Phoenix Motor Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

Phoenix Motor Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

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#4 Phoenix Motor Co. Interior, 1930s

Phoenix Motor Co. Interior, 1930s

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#5 Rural Street, 1930s

Rural Street, 1930s

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#6 Southwest Fruit Growers Building Exterior and Truck, 1930s

Southwest Fruit Growers Building Exterior and Truck, 1930s

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#7 Employees in Front of Jim’s Cash Grocery Store, 1930s

Employees in Front of Jim's Cash Grocery Store, 1930s

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#8 Crawford Tractor Company Building, 1930s

Crawford Tractor Company Building, 1930s

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#9 Crawford Tractor Company Building, 1930s

Crawford Tractor Company Building, 1930s

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#10 Hoskins Sheet Metal Building Exterior. This building stood at 929 Grand Ave. in Phoenix, 1930s

Hoskins Sheet Metal Building Exterior. This building stood at 929 Grand Ave. in Phoenix, 1930s

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#11 Santa Fe Chief at the Phoenix Train Depot, 1930s

Santa Fe Chief at the Phoenix Train Depot, 1930s

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#12 Two Holsom Bakery Eighteen-Wheel Trucks, 1930s

Two Holsom Bakery Eighteen-Wheel Trucks, 1930s

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#13 Carrier Brunswick Refrigeration Unit at the Arizona Hotel, 1930s

Carrier Brunswick Refrigeration Unit at the Arizona Hotel, 1930s

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#14 J. C. Penney Co. Dinner, 1930s

J. C. Penney Co. Dinner, 1930s

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#15 Holsum Bakery Staff, 1930s

Holsum Bakery Staff, 1930s

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#16 King’s Rest Hotel Motor Court, 1930s

King's Rest Hotel Motor Court, 1930s

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#17 Phoenix Motor Co. Building Exterior and Lot, 1930s

Phoenix Motor Co. Building Exterior and Lot, 1930s

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#18 Hopper Transporation Company Trucks, 1930s

Hopper Transporation Company Trucks, 1930s

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#19 Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Group by Greyhound Bus, 1930s

Helzapoppin' Rodeo Group by Greyhound Bus, 1930s

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#20 Rural Intersection, 1930s

Rural Intersection, 1930s

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#21 Tractors, 1930s

Tractors, 1930s

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#22 Brown-Bevis Equipment Co. Paving Machinery, 1930s

Brown-Bevis Equipment Co. Paving Machinery, 1930s

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#23 Arizona Meat Company Building, 1930s

Arizona Meat Company Building, 1930s

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#24 Fire Truck and Firemen in Front of Miller Brothers Motors, 1930s

Fire Truck and Firemen in Front of Miller Brothers Motors, 1930s

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#25 S. Central Ave. Near Madison, 1930s

S. Central Ave. Near Madison, 1930s

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#26 S. Central Ave. Near Madison, 1930s

S. Central Ave. Near Madison, 1930s

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#27 Orangewood Avenue. Shows Glendale Grammar on the right and Manistee Ranch on the left, 1930s

Orangewood Avenue. Shows Glendale Grammar on the right and Manistee Ranch on the left, 1930s

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#28 U.S. Tire and Rubber Co. Test Fleet, 1930s

U.S. Tire and Rubber Co. Test Fleet, 1930s

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#29 U.S. Tire and Rubber Co. Test Fleet, 1930s

U.S. Tire and Rubber Co. Test Fleet, 1930s

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#30 Jaycee Rodeo Parade Moving South on Central Avenue at Taylor Street, 1930s

Jaycee Rodeo Parade Moving South on Central Avenue at Taylor Street, 1930s

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#31 Alabam Freight Co. Truck Outside Building, 1930s

Alabam Freight Co. Truck Outside Building, 1930s

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#32 Golf Course at the Wigwam Resort, 1930s

Golf Course at the Wigwam Resort, 1930s

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#33 Wigwam Resort Guest Room, 1930s

Wigwam Resort Guest Room, 1930s

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#34 Smith Booth Usher Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

Smith Booth Usher Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

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#35 Christian Science Church Building Exterior. This church was located at First St. and Roosevelt Rd. The date assigned to this photograph is approximate, 1930s

Christian Science Church Building Exterior. This church was located at First St. and Roosevelt Rd. The date assigned to this photograph is approximate, 1930s

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#36 Path Running Alongside Phoenix City Hall, 1930s

Path Running Alongside Phoenix City Hall, 1930s

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#37 Arizona State Capitol Exterior, 1930s

Arizona State Capitol Exterior, 1930s

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#38 Luhrs Hotel Lobby, 1930s

Luhrs Hotel Lobby, 1930s

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#39 Luhrs Hotel Exterior, 1930s

Luhrs Hotel Exterior, 1930s

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#40 Salim Ackel Citrus Grove. This grove was located approximately eight miles northeast of Mesa and covered 282 acres in 1945.

Salim Ackel Citrus Grove. This grove was located approximately eight miles northeast of Mesa and covered 282 acres in 1945.

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#41 First National Bank Building Exterior. This bank was located at Central Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix, 1930s

First National Bank Building Exterior. This bank was located at Central Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix, 1930s

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#42 Mormon Temple Exterior, 1930s

Mormon Temple Exterior, 1930s

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#43 Mormon Temple Exterior, 1930s

Mormon Temple Exterior, 1930s

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#44 Horses in a Corral, 1930s

Horses in a Corral, 1930s

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#45 Hal J. Ross Derby Show, 1930s

Hal J. Ross Derby Show, 1930s

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#46 Henry Chambers Horse and Buggy Company Vehicle, 1930s

Henry Chambers Horse and Buggy Company Vehicle, 1930s

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#47 Jaycee Rodeo Parade Moving South on Central Past Monroe, 1930s

Jaycee Rodeo Parade Moving South on Central Past Monroe, 1930s

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#48 J. J. Lewis Residence Exterior, 1930s

J. J. Lewis Residence Exterior, 1930s

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#49 J. J. Lewis Residence Bedroom, 1930s

J. J. Lewis Residence Bedroom, 1930s

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#50 Fleming Building, 1930s. This building stood on the northwest corner of First Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix and housed the “Phoenix National Bank.”

Fleming Building, 1930s. This building stood on the northwest corner of First Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix and housed the "Phoenix National Bank."

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#51 Charlie Thomas and Lebley Mofford Directing Traffic at Central Avenue and Adams Street, 1930s

Charlie Thomas and Lebley Mofford Directing Traffic at Central Avenue and Adams Street, 1930s

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#52 Wigwam Resort Horse Corral, 1930s

Wigwam Resort Horse Corral, 1930s

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#53 Chuck Wagon From the Wigwam Resort, 1930s

Chuck Wagon From the Wigwam Resort, 1930s

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#54 Wigwam Resort Guests, 1930s

Wigwam Resort Guests, 1930s

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#55 Arizona State House Annex, 1930s

Arizona State House Annex, 1930s

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#56 Arizona State House Annex, 1930s

Arizona State House Annex, 1930s

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#57 Soda Springs Ranch Guests Horseback Riding, 1930s

Soda Springs Ranch Guests Horseback Riding, 1930s

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#58 Soda Springs Ranch Guests Swimming, 1930s

Soda Springs Ranch Guests Swimming, 1930s

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#59 Employees in Front of Nehi Bottling Co. Building, 1930s

Employees in Front of Nehi Bottling Co. Building, 1930s

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#60 First National Bank Building Exterior, 1930s. This bank was located at Central Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix.

First National Bank Building Exterior, 1930s. This bank was located at Central Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix.

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#61 Southwest Corner of Second Ave. and Washington St., 1930s. Arizona Salvage Co., the Court House Market, the Blue Bird Café, and Wood’s Shoe Shop are visible.

Southwest Corner of Second Ave. and Washington St., 1930s. Arizona Salvage Co., the Court House Market, the Blue Bird Café, and Wood's Shoe Shop are visible.

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#62 Grosso Family. In 1938, the Grosso family lived at 230 E. Monroe St. in Phoenix. This picture was taken approximately 3 months before Charles Grosso was killed in an airplane crash.

Grosso Family. In 1938, the Grosso family lived at 230 E. Monroe St. in Phoenix. This picture was taken approximately 3 months before Charles Grosso was killed in an airplane crash.

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#63 J. J. Newberry Co. Store Interior, 1930s

J. J. Newberry Co. Store Interior, 1930s

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#64 Westward Ho Hotel Guests on Grounds, 1930s

Westward Ho Hotel Guests on Grounds, 1930s

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#65 Tomato Field, 1930s

Tomato Field, 1930s

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#66 Chambers Transfer and Storage Co. Building Exterior. This facility was located at 42 S. 4th Ave. in Phoenix.

Chambers Transfer and Storage Co. Building Exterior. This facility was located at 42 S. 4th Ave. in Phoenix.

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#67 Central Avenue Dairy with Horse-Drawn Milk Wagons in Front, 1930s

Central Avenue Dairy with Horse-Drawn Milk Wagons in Front, 1930s

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#68 Crystal Ice & Cold Storage Co.: Exterior of Building and Trucks, 1930s

Crystal Ice & Cold Storage Co.: Exterior of Building and Trucks, 1930s

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#69 Five Points Ice & Fuel Co.: Exterior of Building and Trucks; Phoenix, Arizona, 1930s

Five Points Ice & Fuel Co.: Exterior of Building and Trucks; Phoenix, Arizona, 1930s

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#70 Lamson Business College, 1930s. This college was located at Adams and Monroe in Phoenix.

Lamson Business College, 1930s. This college was located at Adams and Monroe in Phoenix.

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#71 Dorris-Heyman Furniture Company: Interior View, 1930s

Dorris-Heyman Furniture Company: Interior View, 1930s

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#72 A. D. McClain Realty Interior View, 1930s

A. D. McClain Realty Interior View, 1930s

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#73 Sheep in a Field, 1930s

Sheep in a Field, 1930s

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#74 Lazy R C Ranch Guests on Horseback, 1930s

Lazy R C Ranch Guests on Horseback, 1930s

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#75 Beaver Creek Ranch Grounds, 1930s

Beaver Creek Ranch Grounds, 1930s

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#76 Beaver Creek Ranch Guests on Grounds, 1930s

Beaver Creek Ranch Guests on Grounds, 1930s

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#77 Beaver Creek Ranch Guests on Grounds, 1930s

Beaver Creek Ranch Guests on Grounds, 1930s

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#78 Monte Vista Ranch Guests, 1930s

Monte Vista Ranch Guests, 1930s

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#79 Rancho del Sol Guests on the Desert, 1930s

Rancho del Sol Guests on the Desert, 1930s

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#80 Rancho del Sol Guests Playing Croquet, 1930s

Rancho del Sol Guests Playing Croquet, 1930s

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#81 Residence, 1930s

Residence, 1930s

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#82 Goetz Ice Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

Goetz Ice Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

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#83 Goetz Ice Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

Goetz Ice Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

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#84 Goetz Ice Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

Goetz Ice Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

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#85 Ryder Family Group, 1930s

Ryder Family Group, 1930s

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#86 Pratt-Gilbert Hardware Co. Re-Built Department, 1930s

Pratt-Gilbert Hardware Co. Re-Built Department, 1930s

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#87 Pratt-Gilbert Hardware Co. Store Interior, 1930s

Pratt-Gilbert Hardware Co. Store Interior, 1930s

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#88 Parade in Wickenburg, Arizona, 1930s

Parade in Wickenburg, Arizona, 1930s

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#89 Jokake Inn Guests Playing Tennis, 1930s

Jokake Inn Guests Playing Tennis, 1930s

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#90 Jaycee Rodeo Parade Moving South on Central at Monroe, 1930s

Jaycee Rodeo Parade Moving South on Central at Monroe, 1930s

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#91 Westward Ho Hotel Guests on Grounds, 1930s

Westward Ho Hotel Guests on Grounds, 1930s

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#92 Employees in Front of Nehi Bottling Co. Building, 1930s

Employees in Front of Nehi Bottling Co. Building, 1930s

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#93 Churchill Residence, 1930s. This home was located at 2nd and Monroe Streets.

Churchill Residence, 1930s. This home was located at 2nd and Monroe Streets.

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#94 Monihan Building Exterior, 1930s. This building was located at First Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix.

Monihan Building Exterior, 1930s. This building was located at First Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix.

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#95 Parade in Wickenburg, 1930s

Parade in Wickenburg, 1930s

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#96 Luhrs Tower Exterior, 1930s. The Luhrs Tower stands at First Ave. and Jefferson St. in Phoenix.

Luhrs Tower Exterior, 1930s. The Luhrs Tower stands at First Ave. and Jefferson St. in Phoenix.

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#97 Luhrs Tower Exterior. The Luhrs Tower stands at First Ave. and Jefferson St. in Phoenix.

Luhrs Tower Exterior. The Luhrs Tower stands at First Ave. and Jefferson St. in Phoenix.

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#98 Camelback Inn Guest in Bathing Suit in Front of Cactus, 1930s

Camelback Inn Guest in Bathing Suit in Front of Cactus, 1930s

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#99 Professional Building Exterior, 1930s. This building was located on the corner of Central Ave. and Monroe Rd. in Phoenix.

Professional Building Exterior, 1930s. This building was located on the corner of Central Ave. and Monroe Rd. in Phoenix.

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#100 First Avenue and Jackson Street, 1930s

First Avenue and Jackson Street, 1930s

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#101 Refrigeration Unit at McDougal and Cassau Cooling Systems, 1930s

Refrigeration Unit at McDougal and Cassau Cooling Systems, 1930s

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#102 Arizona Hotel at Night, 1930s

Arizona Hotel at Night, 1930s

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#103 Neil B. McGinnis Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

Neil B. McGinnis Co. Building Exterior, 1930s

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#104 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Store Exterior and Street, 1930s

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Store Exterior and Street, 1930s

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#105 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Store Exterior, 1930s

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Store Exterior, 1930s

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#106 Intersection of Central Ave. and Washington St., 1930s

Intersection of Central Ave. and Washington St., 1930s

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#107 Phoenix Fire Department Central Station #1 with Fire Trucks Parked in Front, 1930s

Phoenix Fire Department Central Station #1 with Fire Trucks Parked in Front, 1930s

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#108 Phoenix Fire Marshals by Their Cars, 1930s

Phoenix Fire Marshals by Their Cars, 1930s

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#109 Parade at the Intersection of Central Ave. and Washington St., 1930s

Parade at the Intersection of Central Ave. and Washington St., 1930s

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#110 School in Hayden, Arizona, 1930s

School in Hayden, Arizona, 1930s

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#111 Copper Mine, 1930s

Copper Mine, 1930s

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#112 Native American Dancers, 1930s

Native American Dancers, 1930s

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#113 Shopping Center in Ajo, Arizona, 1930s

Shopping Center in Ajo, Arizona, 1930s

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#114 Train Yard at Copper Mine, 1930s

Train Yard at Copper Mine, 1930s

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#115 Houses in Ray, Arizona, 1930s

Houses in Ray, Arizona, 1930s

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#116 Houses in Ray, Arizona, 1930s

Houses in Ray, Arizona, 1930s

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#117 Copper Mine, 1930s

Copper Mine, 1930s

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#118 Home and Mill in Hayden, Arizona, 1930s

Home and Mill in Hayden, Arizona, 1930s

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#119 School in Hayden, Arizona, 1930s

School in Hayden, Arizona, 1930s

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#120 Litchfield Boulevard, 1930s

Litchfield Boulevard, 1930s

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#121 Litchfield Boulevard, 1930s

Litchfield Boulevard, 1930s

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#122 Camp Fire Girls at the Phoenix Stadium, 1930s

Camp Fire Girls at the Phoenix Stadium, 1930s

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#123 Easter Sunrise Services at Papago Park, 1930s

Easter Sunrise Services at Papago Park, 1930s

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#124 Phoenix Skyline, 1930s

Phoenix Skyline, 1930s

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#125 Hopi at Present Site of Pueblo Grande Museum, 1930s. The McCulloch register identifies this image as “Study #16.” The date assigned to this photograph is approximate.

Hopi at Present Site of Pueblo Grande Museum, 1930s. The McCulloch register identifies this image as "Study #16." The date assigned to this photograph is approximate.

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#126 Brahma Bulls in a Corral, 1930s

Brahma Bulls in a Corral, 1930s

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#127 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ajo, Arizona, 1930s

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ajo, Arizona, 1930s

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#128 Shopping Center in Ajo, Arizona, 1930s

Shopping Center in Ajo, Arizona, 1930s

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#129 Phoenix Union High School Exterior, 1930s. Phoenix Union High School was located on Van Buren Rd. in Phoenix.

Phoenix Union High School Exterior, 1930s. Phoenix Union High School was located on Van Buren Rd. in Phoenix.

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#130 Mormon Temple Exterior. This temple was located at Third Ave. and Moreland St. in Phoenix.

Mormon Temple Exterior. This temple was located at Third Ave. and Moreland St. in Phoenix.

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#131 Luhrs Building Exterior, 1930s

Luhrs Building Exterior, 1930s

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#132 Luhrs Building Exterior, 1930s

Luhrs Building Exterior, 1930s

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#133 Brophy College Exterior, 1930s

Brophy College Exterior, 1930s

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#134 Central Methodist Church Building Exterior, 1930s. Central Methodist was located on the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Monroe Street.

Central Methodist Church Building Exterior, 1930s. Central Methodist was located on the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Monroe Street.

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#135 Brophy College Exterior, 1930s

Brophy College Exterior, 1930s

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#136 First Baptist Church Exterior, 1930s. This church was located at Monroe St. and Third Ave. in Phoenix

First Baptist Church Exterior, 1930s. This church was located at Monroe St. and Third Ave. in Phoenix

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#137 Ranch House on Citrus Ranch. This ranch was located on Northern Ave. in Phoenix, 1930s

Ranch House on Citrus Ranch. This ranch was located on Northern Ave. in Phoenix, 1930s

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#138 Ranch House on Citrus Ranch. This ranch was located on Northern Ave. in Phoenix, 1930s

Ranch House on Citrus Ranch. This ranch was located on Northern Ave. in Phoenix, 1930s

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#139 View Looking South on Central Ave. From Monroe St. The Heard Building, the Adams Hotel, and the Luhrs Building are visible., 1930s

View Looking South on Central Ave. From Monroe St. The Heard Building, the Adams Hotel, and the Luhrs Building are visible., 1930s

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#140 George D. Diehl Building, 1930s. Sign on the building reads “Palo Verde Oil and Refining Co. Now Drilling in the ‘Buckeye Valley.'” This building was located at 18 N. 2nd Ave. in Phoenix.

George D. Diehl Building, 1930s. Sign on the building reads "Palo Verde Oil and Refining Co. Now Drilling in the 'Buckeye Valley.'" This building was located at 18 N. 2nd Ave. in Phoenix.

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#141 Wigwam Resort Guests on Grounds, 1930s

Wigwam Resort Guests on Grounds, 1930s

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#142 Horse Remuda, 1930s

Horse Remuda, 1930s

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#143 Wigwam Resort Guests, 1930s

Wigwam Resort Guests, 1930s

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#144 Good Samaritan Hospital Building Exterior, 1930s. This building was located on 10th St. and McDowell Rd. in Phoenix.

Good Samaritan Hospital Building Exterior, 1930s. This building was located on 10th St. and McDowell Rd. in Phoenix.

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#145 A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary Exterior View, 1930s

A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary Exterior View, 1930s

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#146 A. L. Moore and Son Mortuary Exterior View. This mortuary was located at 4th Ave. and Adams, 1930s

A. L. Moore and Son Mortuary Exterior View. This mortuary was located at 4th Ave. and Adams, 1930s

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#147 A. L. Moore and Son Mortuary Exterior View. This mortuary was located at 4th Ave. and Adams, 1930s

A. L. Moore and Son Mortuary Exterior View. This mortuary was located at 4th Ave. and Adams, 1930s

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#148 Grunow Memorial Clinic Exterior, 1930s

Grunow Memorial Clinic Exterior, 1930s

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#149 Grunow Memorial Clinic Exterior. The Grunow Memorial Clinic is located on McDowell Road in Phoenix, 1930s

Grunow Memorial Clinic Exterior. The Grunow Memorial Clinic is located on McDowell Road in Phoenix, 1930s

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#150 Grunow Memorial Clinic Exterior, 1930s

Grunow Memorial Clinic Exterior, 1930s

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#151 Grunow Memorial Clinic Laboratory. The Grunow Memorial Clinic is located on McDowell Road in Phoenix, 1930s

Grunow Memorial Clinic Laboratory. The Grunow Memorial Clinic is located on McDowell Road in Phoenix, 1930s

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#152 Paul Bennett Service Station Exterior, 1930s

Paul Bennett Service Station Exterior, 1930s

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#153 Good Samaritan Hospital Building Exterior, 1930s

Good Samaritan Hospital Building Exterior, 1930s

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#154 Good Samaritan Hospital Building Exterior, 1930s

Good Samaritan Hospital Building Exterior, 1930s

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#155 El Zaribah Shrine Temple Exterior. This building was located on 15th Ave. and Washington Street in Phoenix, 1930s

El Zaribah Shrine Temple Exterior. This building was located on 15th Ave. and Washington Street in Phoenix, 1930s

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#156 Bar FX Ranch Guests on Horseback, 1930s

Bar FX Ranch Guests on Horseback, 1930s

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#157 Bar FX Ranch Guests on Horseback, 1930s

Bar FX Ranch Guests on Horseback, 1930s

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#158 Bar FX Ranch Guests in Front of Cabin, 1930s

Bar FX Ranch Guests in Front of Cabin, 1930s

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#159 Bar FX Ranch Guests on Grounds, 1930s

Bar FX Ranch Guests on Grounds, 1930s

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#160 Saint Joseph’s Facilities After Expansion, 1930s

Saint Joseph's Facilities After Expansion, 1930s

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#161 St. Joseph’s Hospital Exterior, 1930s

St. Joseph's Hospital Exterior, 1930s

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#162 McCulloch Bros. Studio Exterior, 1930s

McCulloch Bros. Studio Exterior, 1930s

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#163 Central Ave. from Luhrs Hotel Balcony on Washington, 1930s

Central Ave. from Luhrs Hotel Balcony on Washington, 1930s

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#164 Adams Hotel Exterior, 1930s

Adams Hotel Exterior, 1930s

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#165 Adams Hotel Exterior, 1930s

Adams Hotel Exterior, 1930s

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#166 Frank Luke, Jr. Monument at the State Capitol, 1930s

Frank Luke, Jr. Monument at the State Capitol, 1930s

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#167 View of Phoenix From the Security Building, 1930s

View of Phoenix From the Security Building, 1930s

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#168 Glendale Sugar Factory, 1930s

Glendale Sugar Factory, 1930s

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#169 Glendale Sugar Factory, 1930s

Glendale Sugar Factory, 1930s

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#170 Union Station, 1930s

Union Station, 1930s

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#171 Union Station From the Rail Side, 1930s

Union Station From the Rail Side, 1930s

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#172 Maricopa County Courthouse at Night, 1930s

Maricopa County Courthouse at Night, 1930s

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#173 Union Station From the Rail Side, 1930s

Union Station From the Rail Side, 1930s

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#174 Milk Wagons Lined at Central Avenue Dairy, 1930s

Milk Wagons Lined at Central Avenue Dairy, 1930s

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#175 Union Station From the Rail Side, 1930s

Union Station From the Rail Side, 1930s

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#176 Ford Hotel. The Ford Hotel was located at Second Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix.

Ford Hotel. The Ford Hotel was located at Second Ave. and Washington St. in Phoenix.

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#177 Grace Lutheran Church Exterior, 1930s

Grace Lutheran Church Exterior, 1930s

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#178 View of Phoenix From the Westward Ho Hotel, 1930s

View of Phoenix From the Westward Ho Hotel, 1930s

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#179 Northeast Corner of Washington Street and Central Avenue, 1930s

Northeast Corner of Washington Street and Central Avenue, 1930s

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#180 Telephone Building Exterior, 1930s

Telephone Building Exterior, 1930s

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#181 Cotton Gin, 1930s

Cotton Gin, 1930s

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#182 Balke Building, 1930s

Balke Building, 1930s

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#183 Balke Building, 1930s. This building stood on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Adams.

Balke Building, 1930s. This building stood on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Adams.

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#184 McCulloch Brothers Studio Interior, 1930s

McCulloch Brothers Studio Interior, 1930s

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#185 State Capitol Building Exterior, 1930s

State Capitol Building Exterior, 1930s

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#186 Phoenix Union High School Exterior, 1930s

Phoenix Union High School Exterior, 1930s

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#187 Tuberculosis Sanatorium Near Papago Park, 1930s

Tuberculosis Sanatorium Near Papago Park, 1930s

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#188 Pueblo Grande Ruins, 1930s

Pueblo Grande Ruins, 1930s

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#189 Pueblo Grande Ruins, 1930s

Pueblo Grande Ruins, 1930s

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#190 First and Second Avenues Looking Southeast, 1930s

First and Second Avenues Looking Southeast, 1930s

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#191 Diamond Residence Exterior, 1930s. This home was located at 1807 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. In 1931, it belonged to Isaac and Nellie Diamond

Diamond Residence Exterior, 1930s. This home was located at 1807 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. In 1931, it belonged to Isaac and Nellie Diamond

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#192 Phoenix Country Club Exterior, 1930s. This Club was located at Seventh St. and Thomas Rd. in Phoenix

Phoenix Country Club Exterior, 1930s. This Club was located at Seventh St. and Thomas Rd. in Phoenix

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#193 Grain Harvester, 1930s

Grain Harvester, 1930s

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#194 Motorized Hay Baler, 1930s

Motorized Hay Baler, 1930s

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Polina Volkov says:

September 22, 2023 at 21:08 Copy Link of a Comment

Really interesting photos!

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Owen Reed says:

December 28, 2023 at 21:23 Copy Link of a Comment

Is the Phoenix Motor Co. Building now The Van Buren?

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- Jade Jellyfish says:
  
  December 28, 2023 at 21:23 Copy Link of a Comment
  
  Good eye, yep! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Motor_Company_building
  
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