Local historian Glenda Farley guides us on a journey back in time to discover fascinating moments that make up our Verde Valley history.
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VERDE HERITAGE 1928: Clarkdale Street Paving.
The retaining wall and sidewalk on the hill by the old high school are 90 years old.
VERDE HERITAGE: CORPORAL JOHN HENRY PRUITT
John Pruitt arrived at Jerome with his parents, brother and sisters, before 1908. His father was hired as a special officer for the Town of Jerome. John attended Jerome schools and the family eventually lived on East Avenue.
VERDE HERITAGE: PIONEER PICNIC TRADITION
The traditional gathering at the Montezuma Well Picnic Ground will be from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
VERDE HERITAGE: 1970: Remember Alfredo at Bueno's?
Alfredo and Ava Gutierrez operated a Mexican restaurant on 89A at 12th Street.
VERDE HERITAGE: 1926: MINGUS MOUNTAIN FIRE, June 11
The constantly changing wind made fire fighting more difficult.
VERDE HERITAGE 1956: FIRE ON MINGUS, June 19
A controlled brush burn of 170 acres got out of control and burned 14,500 acres.
VERDE HERITAGE 1881: Fort Verde News, June and July
The cultivation of grapes and manufacture of wine is a nice business in the Verde Valley.
VERDE HERITAGE 1970: Fish Are Again In The Verde River
Herbicide used to kill weeds and Johnson grass poisoned fish and other aquatic life.
VERDE HERITAGE 1919: Fishermen Prepare for June 1
Trout season opens with many enthusiastic anglers.
VERDE HERITAGE 1899: JEROME FIRE, May 19
Jerome burned again. Sheriff John Munds arrived to help maintain law and order.
