Historic Photos of Phoenix and Arizona

Aerial Photo of Phoenix

Aerial Photo of Phoenix, Arizona – 1972. courtesy of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Aerial Photo of Phoenix, Arizona, captured in 1972. This remarkable photograph is sourced from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Photos are courtesy of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Chandler, Arizona

Chandler, 1940. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agricultural Economics.

Chandler, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, showcasing an auto camp for cotton pickers in 1940. This historical image is sourced from the Department of Agriculture.

Saguaro Cactus, 1950

Saguaro cactus on Sells Indian Reservation. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The iconic Saguaro cactus on the Sells Indian Reservation in Sells, Arizona, depicted in 1950. This photograph is provided by the Department of the Interior.

Nogales, AZ

Nogales, AZ. Department of the Interior.

This image shows Nogales, located in Santa Cruz County, depicting the boundary line between Arizona and Mexico. The view captures the center of town from a hillside, dating roughly from 1890 to 1899 and is credited to W I Neumann.

Phoenix, 1972

Phoenix, 1972. Environmental Protection Agency.

Approaching Phoenix in 1972 is shown in this evocative photograph from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ. Department of the Interior.

A street view of post office and buildings in Flagstaff, Arizona Territory, circa 1899, captured by G. Ben Wittick. The majestic mountains can be seen in the background.

Phoenix Military Parade

Parade in Phoenix. Department of the Interior.

Featuring a military parade down the main street of Phoenix, Arizona, around 1888. This historical image comes from the Department of the Interior.

Phoenix Art Class

Phoenix Art Class, 1900. Department of the Interior.

An art class at the Phoenix Indian School, Arizona, captured in June 1900. This photograph is sourced from the Department of the Interior.

Lake Pleasant, 1972

Lake Pleasant, 1972. Environmental Protection Agency.

Labor Day in 1972 was celebrated at Lake Pleasant, showcasing an enjoyable holiday with boaters and swimmers. This photo is sourced from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Salt River Dam

Salt River Dam. Department of the Interior.

This image illustrates the Salt River Project and the Salt River Dam site in Arizona, circa 1903. It is provided by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.


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