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Recent Articles from Dave Tackenberg
Early Arizona Aviator Ralph Vaughan
Ralph Vaughan came to Arizona in 1929 to open a commuter air service from Globe to Phoenix. As a young adult, he became interested in flying and decided to make a career out of it.
Godfrey G. Sykes: An Englishman Comes to Arizona
Godfrey G. Sykes was a man of many talents. Trained as an engineer in England, he made use of that education in the construction of many buildings and facilities in Arizona. His strong sense of adventure led him to explore parts of Arizona and the world.
Phoenix Streetcars
In the late 19th century, just about every city of any size had a streetcar or trolley line. In Phoenix, there was the Phoenix Street Railway System, which operated from 1887 to 1948. It was owned and operated by the great promoter and subdivision mogul, Moses H. Sherman, until 1925, when the city of Phoenix took over operations.
