The Curley School in Ajo, Arizona, originally built in 1919 was in danger of being demolished. Now, it’s model for historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and regional and economic development.
Farriers used to be an essential part of American life up until the advent of the automobile, but they are still essential in relatively small social pockets around the nation.
Many Tucsonans drive up the Catalina Highway to the top of Mt. Lemmon, but very few have ever driven the unpaved "Control Road" on the north side of the mountain.
Barbara Mettler built the Tucson Creative Dance center in 1963 as a permanent home for her unique, movement-based approach to dance. Mettler passed away in 2002, but her legacy lives on and is still being practiced by a devout following.
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