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During the 1950s, the resurgent national economy enabled more Americans to travel in search of recreation and leisure. The Salt River Valley's inviting weather, unique landscapes, and rapidly…

Journey along the Light Rail, from Mesa to Phoenix and back. Stop and explore the history panels at various stations. Stop and shop at a local store or restaurant. Follow the valley's and Arizona's…

Senator Carl Hayden served Arizona from 1927 through 1968, becoming the longest serving Senator in US history at the time he retired. His legislative work transformed every aspect of American life,…

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright influenced the mid-century modern architecture movement in the Valley of the Sun through his designs, including but not limited to projects like Taliesin West and Gammage…

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Salt River Stories brings the history, cultures, and communities of the Valley of the Sun, the Phoenix-Scottsdale-Tempe metro area to your fingertips. Salt River Stories is created by students & faculty at Arizona State University in collaboration with the community.  It is powered by Omeka + Curatescape, a humanities-centered web and mobile framework available for both Android and iOS devices.