Monsoon

Monsoon, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

#11 - Hall of Flame Fire Museum. Phoenix, AZ

#11 - Hall of Flame Fire Museum. Phoenix, AZ, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

6101 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ

The Hall of Flame Fire Museum and the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, located near Papago Park in Phoenix carries acre of fire history exhibits. They have a variety of restored firetrucks dating from 1725 to 1969. There is a wall solely dedicated to the fallen fire and police heros of 9/11. The cost is only $6.00. Take the kids, the family and friends from out of town to visit this amazing work. You can even take photo ops in the restored Miami fire truck!

www.hallofflame.org/

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What's in the Trunk?

What's in the Trunk?, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

15th Ave. & Grand Ave.

The Trunk Space holds concerts by local and national touring bands, stand-up comedy, improv performances, and performance art, burlesque and variety shows, puppetry workshops and knitting circles, spelling bees and show and tell nights, and bellydancing and Argentinian tango nights.

The Trunk Space is home to a classic sitdown style Donkey Kong arcade game, as well as Phoenix, Arizona's only working black-and-white photobooth, which received recognition in the 2006 New Times Best of Phoenix awards.

For venue information, check out:
www.thetrunkspace.com/calendar/month.php

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Calle 16 Mural Project

Calle 16 Mural Project, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

2814 North 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85006
barriocafe.com/
www.calle16.org/muralproject.html

#9- Central & Monroe/San Carlos Hotel

#9- Central & Monroe/San Carlos Hotel, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

The revitalization of downtown Phoenix brings more attention to the neighboring businesses located on Central & Monroe. This is also the location of the Hotel San Carlos, one of Phoenix's oldest and most notorious hotels. The rich and famous stayed there during the 50's & 60's. The hotel has a history for hauntings by those who have passed onsite. The hotel still is popular with toursists and hipsters looking to see and be seen at rooftop pool parties. Seamus McCaffrey's, a very popular Irish waterhing hole is right next door. This is the spot to be every year for the annual Irish Celebration on St. Patrick's Day!

Heritage Square Tree

Heritage Square Tree, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

115 North 6th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Heritage & Science Park is a City of Phoenix Park which consists of Historic Heritage Square, Phoenix Museum of History and The Arizona Science Center. The park is located on 7th Street and Washington in downtown Phoenix’s Copper Square.

Space is available for rentat the park. The backdrop is a beautiful choice for weddings, parties and festivals. Each year, a Cultural Fesitval!

Neighboring buildings worth checking out include:
Rosson House Museum
Ticket Office & Heritage Square Emporium
Hands-On Heritage House
The Carriage House
Arizona Doll & Toy Museum
Teeter House Tea Room
Pizzeria Bianco
Bar Bianco
The Rose and Crown Pub at the Silva House
The Duplex & Offices

7 - Chinese Graves

7 - Chinese Graves, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

2300 West Van Buren, #Phoenix, AZ
#photography, #Phoenixart, #cenpho

Established in 1906, this cemetery is the oldest in Phoenix, which is still open. The mausoleums here are beautiful works of art inside and out.

I've always been intrigued by this cemetery, primarily by its size and age.

Seven different Arizona governors rest here along with Walter Winchell, a newspaper columnist credited with inventing the gossip column.

388, Pedestrian Bridge

388, Pedestrian Bridge, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

80 West Rio Salado Parkway & E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, Arizona

A pedestrian bridge across Tempe Town Lake connects the south and north shores near the western dam at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

The bridge comes in four spans of 228 feet. Steel pipes cross each other at two intersections of the bridge. Each span weighs 165,000 pounds

#6 - La Esperanza Market: A Glendale Landmark

#6 - La Esperanza Market: A Glendale Landmark, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

63rd Ave. & Glendale, Glendale, AZ 85301

La Esperanza Market is small store located on the corner of 63rd Ave. and Glendale Ave. in Glendale, AZ. It is owned by Maria Arzate and family.
They sell ice cream and treats, and most of the students who have attended either Smith Elementary School or Glendale High School during the past 25 years have been her customers.

The store is an official landmark in the neighborhood and a kind of “safe house” for children coming from school.

In 2008, Arzate was formally honored by the City of Glendale of her 100th birthday and in appreciation for her commitment to the community.

#5 - Michael M. - A Real American to Honor

#5 - Michael M. - A Real American to Honor, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

Meet Michael M. Mr. M was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. It's not every day you meet a born and bred Phoenician who served his country, earning a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star and Merit of Honor. I had the fortune of meeting Mr. M in Gordon Biersch in Glendale, AZ. Not only is he a hero, he has wonderful taste in beer. If you see this man, shake his hand.

387, Hayden Mill Revival

387, Hayden Mill Revival, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85281

Work to restore the historic Hayden Flour Mill should start in as little as 10 days, bringing life to an iconic building that’s sat idle since 1997.

Learn more from my original pic here: www.flickr.com/photos/amybrownphoto/4388626826/

www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/tempe/article_16980676-0b...

#4 - Saint Mary's Basillica

#4 - Saint Mary's Basillica, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

231 North 3rd Street, Phoenix AZ

Originally built in 1881, Pope John Paul II visited the Diocese of Phoenix in 1987. It was a glorious day for Catholics and non-Catholics in all of Arizona and the Southwest. Honored as a minor basilica in 1885 by Rome, this Catholic church is the oldest in Phoenix. When visiting, please be respectful of this place of worship by maintaining appropriate behavior and attire.

www.saintmarysbasilica.org/

3, Green Monster

#3 -Green Monster, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

Hideout/Easy Street, Carefree
30212 North 154th Street, Scottsdale, AZ

These bikes parked outside of this joint are pretty. If you appreciate beer, the sexy curves of Choppers, Harleys and accountants in leather, this place rules. I like to call this one Green Monster.

www.bikerfriendlybar.com/Arizona/Cave_Creek/Cave_Creek.htm

386, Yellow Vintage

386, Yellow Vintage, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

Coronado District, Phoenix, AZ.

A vintage yellow car sits outside a central Phoenix garage.

#2-Pizzeria Bianco

#2-Pizzeria Bianco, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2334

I took this picture because veryone always asks..."Have you eaten at Pizzeria Bianco?" Any longtime resident should have by now. Lately though, the 2 hour line to get a table is now popular among the tourists visiting the downtown location.

Pizzeria Bianco was once voted the number one pizza in the entire US. Pretty nice, considering its location is in the middle of a southwestern desert and not NY or Chicago.

I personally think the pizza is pretty tasty. If you are taking in a baseball game or symphony hall, this is a great start or ending to that trip. Make sure you are patient and prepare for a long wait. There is a great little wine bar next door.

More importantly, you catch some other great spots neighboring this joint..such as Rose & Crown and Heritage Square.

Check out your downtown!

#1 Cave Creek Cemetary

#1 Cave Creek Cemetary, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

Scottsdale Road and the Carefree Highway

This photo was taken at the Cave Creek Cemetery located in Carefree, AZ. Located off of Scottsdale Road in Carefree. The memorial site was established in 1955 by the local association who wanted to preserve a piece of land for to celebrate and memorialize loved ones.

A cool aspect to this place, those who rest here are visited often by their loved ones who leave personal and interesting items graveside. I saw a pair of running shoes laying atop a runner's grave. Fishing poles, remote controls, knitting kits lay by those who once cherished such hobbies.

Next time you are visiting the Horny Toad for a beer, please stop in and check out a truly unique memorial site. Please be mindful and leave this beautiful place as you found it.