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Long-time Valley preservation advocates honored by ASU
[Source: Peter Corbett, Arizona Republic] — A Valley couple who founded the Armenian Church and Cultural Center in Scottsdale was honored earlier this month by Arizona State University. ASU President Michael Crow presented Gregory and Emma Melikian with the University Medal of Excellence for their leadership and civic engagement. The Melikians have supported ASU for more than three decades, including an endowment of the Melikian Center and its Critical Languages Institute. They have also invested in the preservation of more than a dozen historic properties in Scottsdale, Tucson, and Phoenix, including the San Carlos Hotel, a downtown landmark since 1928.
The Melikians were presented their medals at the ASU graduation ceremonies May 8. The University Medal of Excellence honors innovative leaders who have advanced awareness and action on issues that affect the well-being and positive development of their communities.
Hotel San Carlos not for sale, but seeks “partner”
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] — They aren’t using the word “sale,” but the family that owns Hotel San Carlos is looking for someone to take over day-to-day operations of the 80-year-old landmark. “We are looking for someone to join our family and to take Hotel San Carlos to the next level,” said Greg Melikian, who has owned the historic, the 121-room hotel on and off for 35 years.
The price is negotiable, Melikian said, depending on who’s interested. The family would like to wrap up the transaction by the end of the year, but will hold out if they don’t find a suitable candidate, Melikian said. [Note: Click here to read Jahna’s full blog entry.]
Quote of the day
While highlighting the storied past of the just-turned 80-year-old Hotel San Carlos in downtown Phoenix, owner Rob Melikian noted, “The vitality of the city is only as healthy as the preservation of its past.”