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Old Tucson's Future Hangs in Balance | Tucson News
Old Tucson’s future hangs in the balance as its current operator, American Heritage Railways, exits after their lease ends next April — leaving iconic events like Nightfall and Yuletide to run this year, but no clear successor yet. Carolyn Shelton, widow of the park’s founder, is stunned by the move, praising the operator’s work while hoping for a last-minute change of heart. Pima County sees the opening as an opportunity to reimagine the historic site — clarifying that Old Tucson itself isn’t for sale, though the operator is selling assets for $1.5 million. Financial strain may have driven…
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