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The Totem Monument in Strawberry
STRAWBERRY -- Here among the tall pines of Arizona, there stands a totem pole in memory of Ernest Ralls, a member of the citizenry. During his lifetime, Ralls expressed a desire to own a totem pole, and the urge became so strong that he hired Arizona woodcarver John Quick to create one from a ...Mogollon Monikers: Origins of Place Names in Arizona’s Rim Country
Ever since man first set foot in this rugged piece of terrain known as Arizona, he has felt compelled to brand everything with a name. Inspiration for these place names came from a variety of sources—some quite obvious. Lousy Gulch got its name after all the residents got lice. When Mormon pioneers decided to settle ...
Why Does Downtown Phoenix Seem to Have Two Downtowns?
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