April 2024
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The city of Scottsdale will be planting a tree to honor Arizona State Historian Marshall Trimble at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26 in front of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St. The event is being hosted by the city of Scottsdale with Scottsdale Historian Joan Fudala serving as emcee. This free event is open to the public.
The event was announced at Founders Day on Feb. 26, to recognize Marshall's contributions to Scottsdale and Arizona history.
Marshall Trimble is a historian, singer, guitar player, humorist and storyteller. He was a history professor at Scottsdale Community College for 40 years before retiring in 2014. In 1997, he was appointed Official State Historian by the Governor of Arizona. Every governor since then has reappointed him Official State Historian. He has written more than 20 books on Arizona and the West. In 2004, he was awarded the "Medal of Honor" by the Daughters of the American Revolution for leadership and patriotism. He was inducted into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame. In 2014 he was designated a "Historymaker" for the Historical League of the Arizona Historical Society. He also writes "Ask the Marshall" for True West Magazine. Marshall lives in Scottsdale with his wife Vanessa.
Hometown Happy Hour in April
Joan Fudala will speak at the next Hometown Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at the Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St.
Joan will be presenting on "The Arizona Craftsmen: How the Post-WWII Artisans launched Scottsdale as the Arts & Crafts Center of the Southwest." Enjoy a photo-rich presentation highlighting the artists, craftspeople, fashion designers, and entrepreneurs who turned farm town Scottsdale into a world-renowned art and cultural center, beginning in 1946.
Scottsdale Public Library celebrates the women who built Scottsdale
From the Scottsdale Heritage Connection archives, help us commemorate some of the many women who helped make Scottsdale what it is today. Be sure to view the online component by visiting the Scottsdale Public Library History. Scroll down to "Women in Scottsdale History" and click on "Start Your Search" to read about, watch, and listen to stories from some of the women who helped shape Scottsdale!
Image courtesy of the Scottsdale Junior Women's Club / Scottsdale Public Library.
Founders Day celebrated Helen and Winfield Scott
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L-R: Paul Messinger, Joan Fudala, Marshall Trimble, Mayor Ortega and Lois McFarland. |
It was Winfield Scott's 187th birthday on Feb. 26 and Scottsdale celebrated our founders in style in front of the Little Red Schoolhouse!
Scottsdale Historian Joan Fudala was our host and introduced Mayor David D. Ortega, Scottsdale Historical Society President Jason Song, Bruce Wall dressed as Winfield Scott, and the star of the show, Arizona State Historian Marshall Trimble. Marshall shared a cowboy poem that left the audience in stitches!
Thanks to the Major Winfield Scott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who provided punch and cupcakes.
For more information on Scottsdale history, check out the Scottsdale Historical Society or visit the Scottsdale Historical Museum at the Little Red Schoolhouse.
Famous alumnus
This alumnus of a Scottsdale area high school attended both Scottsdale Grammar School and Scottsdale High School. He opened a business in Scottsdale in 1959 and became an active resident serving on numerous boards and commissions. He was appointed and then elected to the Scottsdale City Council. Later he was elected to the Arizona State House of Representatives. He ran his business for 60 years and wrote columns about Scottsdale's history in the local newspaper. Recently, he was recognized for his history contributions by the Mayor of Scottsdale and published his second book about the history of Scottsdale.
Scroll down to find out who this famous alumnus is.
Cattletrack awarded "Award of Distinction" from Arizona Forward
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Janie Ellis holds the Award of Distinction from Arizona Forward at Camelback Inn on March 23. |
Arizona Forward recognized the Cattletrack Arts Compound in Scottsdale with an "Award of Distinction" March 23 for building structures and landscape design, historic preservation, and adaptive use. The Cattletrack nomination was made by former Scottsdale Mayor Sam Campana, Scottsdale Historian Joan Fudala and Bruce Wall.
The Cattletrack Arts Compound, located at 6105 N. Cattletrack Road was founded in 1938 by Rachael and George Ellis as a family homestead. It evolved into an artist compound with several famous artists living on the property. George Ellis was a homebuilder, who specialized in adobe homes. Several of his homes have been moved to Cattletrack when a new owner threatened to condemn the properties. Once they were transported to the compound, they were reused for housing and other purposes.
Janie Ellis, the daughter of Rachael and George, was on hand to receive the Award of Distinction. Congratulations to Janie Ellis and Cattletrack Arts Compound!
Mayor Ortega names Joan Fudala Scottsdale historian
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Joan Fudala received Mayor Ortega's proclamation naming her the official Scottsdale historian. |
On Jan. 9, 2024, Mayor David D. Ortega recognized Joan Fudala as our official Scottsdale historian at a city council meeting.
Joan Fudala graduated from Ohio State University and is a U.S. Air Force veteran. She and her late husband moved to Scottsdale in 1991, where she worked for the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce through 1998. She has been an independent community historian and writer since 1999 focusing on the greater Scottsdale area.
Joan has published numerous books about Scottsdale history, including "Images of America: Scottsdale," "Historic Scottsdale: A Life from the Land," "The People's Preserve," and "Golf in Scottsdale."
Joan has served on several Scottsdale boards and commissions, including the Scottsdale Human Services Commission. She has been recognized with honors from several organizations including the Scottsdale Public Library, Scottsdale Leadership, and the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to Joan for her continued commitment to Scottsdale's history!
June Days will feature "Scottsdale Stories & Sweets"
June Days is a celebration of all the things that make Old Town Scottsdale so unique. There are daily activities and events including art exhibits, wine tasting, crafting workshops, live performances, and family-oriented outings.
Scottsdale Stories & Sweets will return to June Days for the third year sharing tales of the city's past and sweet flavors from local businesses. Each Tuesday in June, stop by the Community Design Studio, at 7506 E. Indian School Road, for a sweet treat and listen to storyteller Bruce Wall as he shares a fascinating story about Scottsdale's rich history. From Scottsdale innovations to the connection between a breakfast cereal and a resort, you're sure to learn something new! The final week will be a famous crime that happened in Scottsdale (a story that may not be appropriate for children).
Stay tuned to Old Town Scottsdale's Facebook / Instagram for the event announcement or email to receive a notification when the event registration goes live. Email Angelica Cipullo.
Answer to famous alumnus
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Paul Messinger received the Historian Emeritus proclamation from Mayor Ortega in Oct. 2023. |
In October 2023, Mayor David D. Ortega proclaimed Paul Messinger Historian Emeritus of Scottsdale.
Paul Messinger moved to Scottsdale with his family in 1942. He graduated from Scottsdale High School in 1948 and opened Messinger Mortuary in 1959. He also ran the ambulance service in town, a common endeavor for mortuary owners back when hursts were the only passenger vehicles of adequate size on the road. Messinger Mortuary continues to operate but is now run by the family's next generation.
Paul has served on several local boards and commissions, including the Airport Advisory Commission, Transit Task Force, Vision Committee, Fire/EMS Advisory Committee, and the Street Names Committee. He was appointed and then elected to the Scottsdale City Council from 1971-1976 and then was elected to the Arizona State House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985. In 1994, he helped found the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame and was inducted in 1995.
Paul also wrote a column about Scottsdale history for the Arizona Republic newspaper. His articles shine with a tremendous recollection of how the city grew and developed. He used the columns to complete his first book "Scottsdale Memories" and recently published his second book "Scottsdale Memories II."
Paul has served on the Advisory Board of the Scottsdale Historical Society, the Museum of the West Board of Trustees and is a Gold Donor to the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library. The room that houses the Scottsdale Heritage Connection in the Civic Center Library was named the Messinger Family Research Room on June 25, 2019.
Photo credit: Scottsdale Public Library
Next Time
You won't want to miss our Scottsdale History March Newsletter with information on the fall Scottsdale history classes. There will be more news and resources about Scottsdale's history to come!
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