Legendary Locals of Marana, Oro Valley, and Catalina

Legendary Locals of Marana, Oro Valley, and Catalina
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9781439650035
ISBN-13 : 1439650039
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Book Synopsis Legendary Locals of Marana, Oro Valley, and Catalina by : Barbara Marriott

Download or read book Legendary Locals of Marana, Oro Valley, and Catalina written by Barbara Marriott and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Running west to east along the northern boundary of Tucson is a corridor. of unique and inspiring communities. In Legendary Locals of Marana, Oro Valley, and Catalina, readers will discover the historical riches, courage, and determination of the Western spirit that shaped the state and the country. George Pusch was a member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature that guided Arizona from territory to statehood. Sam Chu, a Chinese immigrant, turned barren land into one of the most productive cotton farms in America. Sheriff John Nelson helped establish Arizonas reputation as cattle country. Under the guidance of Dick Eggerding, the public arts program made Oro Valley one of the best small towns in America. Americas talented athletes have called the corridor home, including Hank Leiber, 1930s baseball star; Maren Seidler, Olympic shot-putter; and Sherry Cervi, barrel racing champion. In these communities, charity work, artistic talent, and military courage are found in abundance. If people make history, then the corridor is a treasure trove of the countrys past and future.


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