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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Mark Twain: The Untold Story of Nevada’s Role in Creating an American Legend
Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, is one of America’s most famous writers. Before he became a household name, Clemens was a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River. But in 1861, he left the river and followed his brother, Orion, to Nevada. Orion had been appointed Secretary of the Nevada Territory. Samuel joined him,…
