[Source: Will Bruder, president, Will Bruder + Partners Ltd., Phoenix] — Happy birthday, Arizona! Last Thursday marked the 96th anniversary of your statehood. On Feb. 14, 1912, from the porch of the Territorial Statehouse, Gov. George W.P. Hunt and citizens of the day celebrated Arizona becoming the 48th state in the Union. Much has happened [...]
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Local architect makes case for revamping Capitol Mall
February 17, 2008Celebrate Statehood Day in the Capitol Mall area, Feb. 14
February 13, 2008The 96th anniversary of Arizona statehood will be celebrated on Thursday, February 14, at “Museums on the Mall: Celebrating Arizona’s Statehood” at the Arizona State Capitol in downtown Phoenix, and two new exhibits about Arizona history will open. Chief Justice Ruth McGregor will kick off the Statehood Day program leading the Pledge of Allegiance at [...]
Arts funding threatened; attend Arts Congress, Feb. 4
February 2, 2008Join hundreds of other advocates from all over the state at the 2008 Arizona Arts Congress, Monday, February 4, 2008, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senate Lawn, Arizona State Capitol. Meet with legislators and talk about the arts’ positive impact on quality of life, cultural understanding, education, sense of community, and the bottom line contribution to [...]
2007 “Race for the Cure” brings thousands downtown
October 14, 2007As shown in this home video, an estimated 50,000 Arizonans showed up in downtown Phoenix for the 2007 “Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure” to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer.
Downtown Voices statement on Madison Square Garden
June 20, 2005Dear Mayor Gordon:
Please find enclosed an information packet on the Madison Square Garden including our architect’s rendering showing the feasibility of incorporating the Garden into existing plans.
Downtown Voices Coalition first became aware of the proposed demolition of the Garden several weeks ago when re-zoning signs were posted at the site announcing upcoming hearings. After attending [...]
