Maintaining a Certain Character and Dignity: Architect Frederick Weaver, Jr.
James Logan Abell, FAIA Fred Weaver established an architectural firm in Phoenix in 1949 that grew into one of the most prolific and...
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- Jan 26
- 2 min
Krumtum Contracting: Paving Post-War Arizona
Billy Horner Contractors have a knack for understanding and operating all sorts of equipment, whether it’s a vintage cable-operated blade...
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
PAIR-A-DICE PARADOX: BEAUTIFUL WARREN VS FUNKY BISBEE
by Don W. Ryden AIA BISBEE – THE QUEEN OF THE MINING CAMPS Mining is a gamble, as is everything akin to it. Success teeters on the...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
Old School Equipment: Dart Truck Company
Significant changes occurred when Bagdad Copper Mines converted from underground mining to an open pit in 1945. President and Chairman of...
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Digging Through the Past: The Williamson Diamond Mine
by William Horner Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but these precious stones are not part of Arizona’s mining heritage. However, I...
- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
ACC Magazine Releases Shopping Mall Issue Before the Holiday Season
Just in time for the holiday season, Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine spotlights the development of shopping centers in Arizona ...
- Oct 14, 2022
- 1 min
2023 Antique Construction Machinery Calendar Available
The Historical Construction Equipment Association is proud to announce its 2023 Wall Calendar! Each month shows a black-and-white image...
- Sep 8, 2022
- 1 min
SE Arizona Spotlighted in Sep/Oct Issue of Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine
We spotlight southeastern Arizona in the Sep/Oct issue of Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine. The region has some crazy backstories,...
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
Architect’s Perspective: Globe: Where Copper Was King
by Doug Sydnor, FAIA The mining town of Globe, Arizona, has a notorious early history of saloons, gambling halls, brothels, murders,...
- Jul 22, 2022
- 1 min
Back When: Phoenix's Favorite Portal
Douglas Towne While the Phoenix population figure has skyrocketed since the photo was taken in 1974, the unique window to view the former...
- Jul 8, 2022
- 4 min
How an Old Bridge and an Artificial Geyser Created Two Arizona Towns: The Genius of Lorne Pratt
By Douglas Towne There were no textbooks on land development in Arizona when Lorne Pratt was tasked with marketing two new communities in...
- Jul 7, 2022
- 4 min
Lorne Pratt: Arizona’s Hollywood-Connected Developer
By Douglas Towne Most fathers in the 1950s taught their sons how to throw a curveball or catch fish. Lorne Pratt, who helped create...
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
AZ Master-Planned Communities Issue Released
In the 96-page Jul/Aug issue of Arizona Contractor & Community magazine, we focus on planned communities, starting with the state’s first...
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
Oval But Not Forgotten: Manzanita Speedway
Douglas Towne Before the Valley hosted major league teams in luxurious stadiums, local sports fans reveled in homegrown competitions...
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
Old School Equipment: The Buffalo-Springfield Roller Company
Douglas Towne Construction machinery not only moves mountains, it can become a part of pop culture. One equipment line, the...
- May 6, 2022
- 1 min
May/June Issue Released
In the 96-page May/June issue of Arizona Contractor & Community magazine, we focus on two “Papago” places vital to Phoenix. We trace how...
- Apr 13, 2022
- 2 min
Editor’s Column – Creatives Ignite a Copper Town Rebirth
by Douglas Towne “Go West, young man,” was the prudent advice journalist Horace Greeley gave Americans looking for economic opportunities...
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Phoenix’s “Cunning” Shopping Center: The Magical Mall Called Chris-Town
John Bueker When Eugene “Jim” Cunning passed on in 2020 at the age of 86, the sad event did not garner much local attention. But it...
- Mar 16, 2022
- 2 min
Around the Globe in 18 Holes: Phoenix’s Classic Miniature Golf Courses
John Bueker Who got the ball rolling by creating the Valley's first miniature golf course is open to debate, but we know that Phoenix...
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