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Queen Creek Roots in the 1920s and 30s | Mesa News
Step back to the 1920s and 30s in Queen Creek, Arizona, where citrus groves took root, irrigation systems were born, and small-town life flourished. Discover how farmers transformed desert soil into productive farmland, while landmarks like the McCahan Memorial Church and Rittenhouse Elementary School—once a humble three-room building with a cookhouse—became pillars of community. Through vintage photos, you’ll witness families, students, and workers shaping the town’s identity. By the 1940s, mechanized farming and expanding infrastructure signaled a booming agricultural hub. This episode is a…
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