12/21/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR SPECIAL! Rising From The Desert: Establishing The City Of Phoenix!

Continuing the history of Phoenix as it begins to grow in population. Phoenix Mayor's Office Historian Steve Schumacher and Historical Architect Don Ryden discuss the events that led to establishing Phoenix. The Roosevelt Dam, cotton farming, military training bases, the railroad, reinforced concrete high rise building design, air conditioning, suburban housing design and shopping centers all play essential roles in modern day Phoenix. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-arizona-history-part-2-with-don-ryden-steve-schumacher/