Arizona History

For decades, Mill Avenue in Tempe has served as a go-to spot for Arizona State University students to eat and shop, or for Sun Devil fans to party on game day. But the street continues to struggle with high tenant turnover, and some say it’s not the same place they grew to love.

A pair of Arizona properties has landed on the most recent list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. While this may sound like a problem, Kathryn Leonard, Arizona’s state historic preservation officer, actually thinks it’s a good thing.

In Robert Melikian's new book, “Forgotten Phoenix, Or The Art of Hotel Management,” Melikian takes readers back in time to a version of downtown Phoenix many of us wouldn’t recognize.

Tucked away in a narrow gorge below the rim of the Grand Canyon, sits the tiny town of Supai. It’s hard to get there, and as a result, getting mail in and out of Supai isn't easy.

Two Arizona landmarks are now on a national list of endangered historic places. Their recognition highlights both the challenges and potential for preserving these unique structures.

Architects in Arizona and other places with extreme heat are working to design their buildings to withstand those temperatures. While modern technology can give those efforts a big assist, this design journalist argues looking to the past can also be helpful.

This Saturday, the Loft Cinema is hosting a free outdoor screening of "A Star is Born" in Sonoita, Arizona, right where the 1976 version of the film was shot.

By any standard, Liz Lerman has had an incredible career. For over 50 years, she’s been creating original dance theater and choreography, writing books and teaching.

Phoenix has adopted an agreement for a new development at Central Avenue and Madison Street. The project involves preserving a historic building that dates back to the early 20th century.

The 105-year-old Hill Street School has been given a second life as affordable senior apartments, adding the first new housing to the mining city in 15 years.