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Our Scottsdale, AZ real estate website provides a wealth of information for home buyers and home sellers. Below, you will find information on the history and culture of Scottsdale as well as links to more detailed information such as demographics and schools. You may view a virtual tour, search homes for sale, and access information on different types of properties such as condos, farms, foreclosures, and vacation homes. This website will give you everything you need to buy or sell a home in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Scottsdale AZ Community Profile & History
Scottsdale, Arizona is a growing suburb of Phoenix and a major tourist destination in its own right. Popularly known as "The West's Most Western Town," Scottsdale was founded in 1888, when U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott bought a 640-acre stretch of land in the Valley of the Sun. His brother, George Washington Scott, was the first resident of the town, then known as Orangedale. The name was changed to Scottsdale in 1894, and the town remained predominantly rural in nature until its incorporation in 1951.
In 1937, internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright set up his "winter camp" at the foot of the McDowell Mountains, creating what is now known as Taliesin West. Scottsdale, and the rest of Phoenix, have seen an everlasting influence from Frank Lloyd Wright. Many buildings throughout the region were designed by the famous architect. Today, a Frank Lloyd Wright memorial stands in North Scottsdale and a major street bears his name.
Scottsdale began its rise to prominence in the 1960s, when the community invested federal funds in the creation of a world-class parks and golf course system. Already an important center for transportation and agriculture, Scottsdale emerged as a popular resort area, with the construction of a performing arts center and many fine retail and dining establishments fueling the expanding tourist economy.
Today, Scottsdale's economic and residential growth continues unabated. The West's Most Western Town prides itself in its rich Western cowboy history, preserving while heavily promoting its plethora of "western" activities and events. The renowned Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has been a Scottsdale tradition since 1955. Scottsdale also boasts a multitude of art galleries known for western and Native American themed art. The Scottsdale Gallery Association sponsors a weekly Art Walk on Thursday evenings, featuring many prominent artists. Seated at the heart of the Valley of the Sun and surrounded by the McDowell Mountain Range, Scottsdale offers a multitude of recreation opportunities, with several premier golf courses, parks and trails enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
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