Who Was the Pioneer that Helped Phoenix Arizona “Rise from the Ashes”?
Discover how a determined Arizona pioneer turned the desert into the beginnings of Phoenix, reviving ancient canals and building a city that “rose from the ashes.”
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Conrad Hilton: How Did His New Mexico Roots Shape What Became the Hilton Hotels Empire?
Conrad Hilton was born in New Mexico in 1887. He grew up in the small town of San Antonio. His early life there helped shape the businessman he became. Hilton learned about business in his father’s general store. The Hilton family also rented rooms to travelers. Conrad helped with the work. He learned about customers,…
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What is the Forgotten WWII Camp Hidden in Utah’s Desert?
The Topaz Internment Camp was a World War II prison camp for Japanese Americans. It was located (and still is) in the desert of west-central Utah. It is roughly 16 miles west of the small town of Delta. At its peak, nearly 11,000 people were confined there, making Topaz one of the largest cities in…
