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Arizona's 1950s: Growth, Icons, and Change | Mesa News
Arizona in the 1950s buzzed with explosive growth and cultural shifts—Phoenix swelled past 220,000 residents, Goldwater entered the Senate, and new neighborhoods like Maryvale sprang up with affordable homes and pools. Iconic landmarks emerged too: the Diving Lady sign, Hotel Valley Ho, and Terminal One at the airport. Meanwhile, Scottsdale hosted its first Arabian Horse Show and the performing arts center began showcasing relics of that era. But progress wasn’t without friction—discrimination surfaced, like a Jewish businessman denied a hotel room—and communities like Tempe and Maryvale…
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