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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 31 MIN

Shadows on the Lake: Tempe’s Past Revisited

from Arizona Trails and Tales with Rich Fuhrmann · host rfuhrmann

In episode 53 of Arizona Trails and Tales, I feature Tempe Town Lake and Tempe's past with being a "Sundown Town" in honor of Martin Luther King's birthday/holiday. This recording discusses the history and need for Tempe Town Lake and recreational opportunities. The tales portion reviews Tempe's history regarding Civil Rights and includes a brief description of the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural center in Phoenix. *Note the birds were very active in the background during this podcast. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.  

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