Phoenix has overcome its riotous beginnings. The 1900's brought much progress. In 1911, the Salt River Project, Roosevelt Dam, was completed This project helped the desert blossom. In 1926, the Southern Pacific Railroad connected the city with the east bringing people much easier to the west. The advent of air conditioning helped the desert heat more bearable and allowing great expansion of the area.
Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and continues to grow and expand greatly.
There are many places to go and things to see in the area. Symphony Hall home to the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona and Southwest Dance. The Rossom House Phoenix Arizona Historical Walking Tours available. The Fiesta Bowl Return to Index Contribute information free of charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when writing to Key to the City as you are NOT writing directly to this community. Choose a new community in the state of Arizona Return to the Key to the City Home Page.