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Phoenix Then: A Century of Roots | Mesa News
A century ago, Phoenix was a bustling frontier of agriculture, small businesses, and evolving architecture—where Bashas’ Market first opened in Chandler, Gilbert shipped hay across the nation, and Glendale dominated cantaloupe exports. Community hubs like Mort Kimsey’s gas station doubled as electric bill payers, while landmarks like the Casa Loma Hotel and Phoenix Union Station reshaped the city’s skyline and transit. From pool halls to floods, and from the first flight at Sky Harbor to dam-building feats, this era laid the groundwork for today’s Valley of the Sun—showing how grit…
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