A
Brief History of Mesa, Arizona
Mesa's story is
one of mysterious Indians, Spanish expeditions, early American explorers,
Mormon migrations, a diverse community, and continual growth. Individuals
and families made important contributions to the development of Mesa.
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Mesa, Arizona 1929
Photo courtesy of Mesa Southwest Museum |
Written
with assistance from Sarah Zafra, Charles Crismon, Reta Reed Otis Kellis,
and Barbara Nielsen, Mesa Historical Society; Jerry Howard, Mesa
Southwest Museum, and Sandra Apsey, City of Mesa Library. Revised July
2003. Reprinted with permission.
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