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The History of Tucson


Tucson | Arizona, Map, Population, & Facts - Britannica

On August 20, 1775, the small walled pueblo of Tucson was made a presidio (fort) of the Spanish army, and when Spanish rule was superseded by ...

the History of Tucson School District 1 Tucson, Arizona, 1867-1967

This book describes the origins and development of the Tucson Unified School District. Each chapter is broken down by decade and describes important figures.

Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation: Saving Tucson's Places

Since March of 1984, the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation has been working to save Tucson's heritage and cultural resources. For over 30 years we have ...

History of Tucson - Arizona Pristine Roofing, LLC.

Tucson is the main city in Arizona's Sun Corridor, the largest city in southern Arizona and the second largest city in the state after Phoenix.

Tucson | Arizona Historical Society

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Tucson 1776 | The Arizona Collection | PBS LearningMedia

While the Founding Fathers were declaring their independence in Philadelphia, Tucson was a fledgling fort struggling to survive. Local ...

Tucson Museum of Art: A Centennial History 1924-2024

A comprehensive recounting of TMA's first one hundred years, detailing key moments in Tucson's history that ultimately led to the formation of the Tucson ...

The history of diversity in Tucson - The Daily Wildcat

UNESCO identified Tucson as a creative city and city of gastronomy largely for Indigenous traditions. One tradition is with the foods of the Tohono O'odham ...

History of Tucson az - TJ's Luxury car and SUV rentals

Our History ; The Tucson area was probably first visited by Paleo-Indians ; The Early Ceramic period occupation of Tucson had the first extensive use of pottery ...

The History of Tucson, AZ: A Tale of Rich Heritage

The story of Tucson begins with its ancient origins when Native American tribes, including the Hohokam and Tohono O'odham, inhabited the region for centuries.

The History of Tucson, Arizona - The Entertainment Magazine

The Tucson of the 1700s was shaped by the efforts of the Jesuits and the Spanish military to exploit mineral and human resources as they settled the Tucson ...

Mexican Fortress to US Town: Tucson in the 1840s and 1850s

In the years afterward, many changes occurred in the small fortress community of Presidio San Agustín del Tucson. The 1840s were an especially ...

Scanned Document - City of Tucson

The Iron Horse East Historic District came into existence in response to three interrelated forces: first, the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad Co.

A Bit of Tucson History

The Tucson area was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians, who arrived in southern Arizona at least 12,000 years ago. Archaeological excavations near ...

American History TV in Tucson, Arizona | C-SPAN.org

THAT'S APPROACHING 200 YEARS, POTENTIALLY OLDER, THE REALLY LARGE ONES. THEY CAN BE A COUPLE OF CENTURIES OLD. USUALLY THEY ARE STARTING TO GROW ...

History | tucson.com - Arizona Daily Star

After more than 30 years of welcoming tourists to the ghost town southwest of Tucson, the private owners will permanently close it to the public on June 3.

A Brief History Of Downtown Tucson - Pennington Creative

The First Modern Building. Illustration of a military fort. The oldest building that leaves any surviving traces in downtown Tucson today is the Presidio San ...

History - San Xavier del Bac Mission - Tucson, AZ

Construction of the current church began in 1783 and was completed in 1797. The oldest intact European structure in Arizona, the church's interior is filled ...

Tucson - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

Believed to date back to the 9th century, Tucson was originally an Indian village. In 1776 it was converted into a royal presidio, or fort, by the Spanish ...

History - Tucson Chinese Cultural Center

By 1900, after establishing themselves in Tucson and surrounding areas, Chinese men returned to China to bring back wives. Gradually a community formed based in ...