Vintage Phoenix
This iconic Phoenix hotel opened in 1929 and became a gathering place for celebrities and politicians.
What is the Arizona Biltmore?
This soft-rock band included Arizona natives and dominated 1970s radio.
Who are the Eagles?
Before water parks, families cooled off at these city-run locations.
What are pubic swimming pools?
This Phoenix street became famous for cruising in the 1950s-60s.
What is Central Avenue?
This tv duo's morning show featured a bag of goodies.
What is The Wallace and Ladmo Show?
Before air conditioning, many Phoenicians cooled off at this popular swimming spot near today's Papago Park.
What is Hole-in-the-Rock?
Born in Tucson, this singer blended rock, folk, and country.
Who is Linda Ronstadt?
This northern Arizona city has long been a summer retreat.
What is Flagstaff?
This interior feature - often vinyl - could get unbearably hot in Phoenix summers.
What are bench seats?
Founded in Phoenix, this family-owned department store dominated downtown shopping in the 1950s.
What is Goldwater's?
This Phoenix drive-in theather opened in the 1950s and became a family favorite.
What is the Cine Capri?
This singer had a hit titled "By the Time I Get to Phoenix"
Who is Glen Campbell?
Before interstates, families often drove north on this historic highway.
What is Route 66?
This body style, popular in the late 1950s, featured a long hood and short rear deck.
What is a hardtop?
Before malls spread outward, this Phoenix shopping center opened in 1957 as a retail destination.
What is Park Central Mall?
This Phoenix newspaper, founded in 1890, chronicled the city's growth long before television.
What is The Arizona Republic?
This Phoenix-born guitarist was famous for a "twangy" instrumental sound>
Who is Duane Eddy?
Children once cooled off in irrigation canals, later discouraged due to this danger.
This Phoenix drive-in restaurant was a major cruising destination for burgers and malts.
What is Bill Johnson's Big Apple?
Known for its distinctive statue, this popular spot also emerged on Central Avenue showcasing unique architecture.
This early amusement park near today's Encanto Park closed in the 1930s.
What is Wonderland Park?
This Eagles member was born in Phoenix and later inducted into the Rock & Roll Hal of Fame.
Who is Don Henley?
This Mogollon Rim town became a favorite summer escape.
What is Payson?
Many cruising routes included stops at this downtown Phoenix shopping area.
What is Park Central?
This ice cream shop, unfortunately now closed, was located at 15th Ave and Thomas.
What is Mary Coyle's Ice Cream Parlor?