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Phoenix
Landmarks
Casa Grande
Ruins National
Monument -
The 35-ft-tall
Casa Grande (Big
House), an
hour's drive
south of
Phoenix, was
built around
1350 by the
Hohokam Indians,
who farmed this
area beginning
more than 1,500
years ago, until
they vanished
mysteriously
around 1450. A
small museum
features other
artifacts. (520)
723-3172.
Heritage
Square - In
a park like
setting from 5th
to 7th streets
between Monroe
and Adams, this
city-owned block
contains the
only remaining
homes from the
original Phoenix
town site. On
the south side
of the square,
along Adams
Street, stand
four houses
built between
1899 and 1901.
Pueblo Grande
- the mysteries
of the past are
kept alive at
this actual
excavated
Hohokam village
site. (602)
495-0901
The Rosson
House -
Bought and
restored by the
city of Phoenix
in 1974, the
Rosson House was
is the last
standing of a
few dozen
gingerbread
Victorian in the
Eastlake style.
It was built by
a physician in
1895 who also
served as mayor
for a term.
Today you can
take a tour
through the
house for a
small admission
price. - Phoenix
/ 602-262-5071
America West
Arena - This
grand sports
facility is more
than just a home
of professional
basketball and
hockey teams. It
also has many
shops, cafes and
an athletic
club. Even when
there's not a
game going on,
it's worth a
tour. - Phoenix
/ 602-379-2000
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