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Once considered the "Metropolis of Arizona," Tucson is in many respects a college town with a major military base onto which a retirement community has been grafted. A sprawling city of one million in the Sonoran Desert, Tucson was developed during and especially for the second half of the 20th century, a reality which has left it possibly unprepared for the challenges of the 21st century.
Tracing the remarkable history of Tucson since 1854, this book describes many aspects of the community--its ceremonies and customs, its early bitter battle to secure the University of Arizona, its multitude of problems, its noteworthy successes and its racial divides. The recollections of those who have made Tucson such a memorable place are included, from political leaders to celebrities to ordinary residents.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
One: Railroad Jubilation to Economic Recession, 1854-1890
Two: A Diverse and Often Divided Community, 1890-1900
Three: Tossing the Mayor, 1900-1910
Four: Statehood, the "White Plague," and a Serious Census Setback, 1910-1922
Five: Aviation and Athletic Accomplishments, 1920-1930
Six: Tough Times, Discrimination, and Subways, 1930-1940
Seven:War, Growth, and Entertainment, 1940-1950
Eight: Ever Increasing Expansion, 1950-1960
Nine: Crime, Downtown Decline, and Urban Highways, 1960-1970
Ten: Social Change Mixed with Political Turmoil, 1970-1980
Eleven: TCE/AIDS/TEP, 1980-1990
Twelve: Sports Highlights and Water Lowlights, 1990-2000
Thirteen: Economic Decline but Transportation Improvements, 2000-2010
Fourteen: Shootings and Squabbles, 2010-2014
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
