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[[File:Phoenix Exterior Bridge.2008.jpg|thumb|left|Phoenix light rail over Tempe Town Lake at night]]
[[File:Phoenix Exterior Bridge.2008.jpg|thumb|left|Phoenix light rail over Tempe Town Lake at night]]


[[Valley Metro (Phoenix)|Valley Metro]] operates bus routes and the [[METRO Light Rail (Phoenix)|METRO Light rail]] system that serves Downtown Tempe and [[Arizona State University]], providing service to [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] and [[Mesa, Arizona|Mesa]]. The City of Tempe operates a free neighborhood circulator service called Orbit involving five free shuttle routes near [[Arizona State University]] that operate on a regular basis seven days a week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tempe.gov/TIM/Bus/NeighborhoodCirculatorExpansion.htm|title=Neighborhood Circulator Expansion|publisher=City of Tempe|accessdate=2008-07-23}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Three other FLASH (Free Local Area Shuttle) circulate in northern Tempe around the University. Tempe residents and commuters make extensive use of public transit and service is offered on a more frequent basis than elsewhere in the state. Most Tempe buses offer 15 minute service during rush hour and 30 minute service throughout the rest of the day.
[[Valley Metro (Phoenix)|Valley Metro]] operates bus routes and the [[METRO Light Rail (Phoenix)|METRO Light rail]] system that serves Downtown Tempe and [[Arizona State University]], providing service to [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] and [[Mesa, Arizona|Mesa]]. The City of Tempe operates a free neighborhood circulator service called Orbit involving five free shuttle routes near [[Arizona State University]] that operate on a regular basis seven days a week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tempe.gov/TIM/Bus/NeighborhoodCirculatorExpansion.htm |title=Neighborhood Circulator Expansion |publisher=City of Tempe |accessdate=2008-07-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20080509194235/http://www.tempe.gov/tim/Bus/NeighborhoodCirculatorExpansion.htm |archivedate=May 9, 2008 }}</ref> Three other FLASH (Free Local Area Shuttle) circulate in northern Tempe around the University. Tempe residents and commuters make extensive use of public transit and service is offered on a more frequent basis than elsewhere in the state. Most Tempe buses offer 15 minute service during rush hour and 30 minute service throughout the rest of the day.


Sky Harbor [[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport|Phoenix International Airport]], located {{convert|2|mi|km}} northwest of Tempe, provides extensive air service to points throughout [[North America]] and to [[London]], England, and various cities in [[Hawaii]].
Sky Harbor [[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport|Phoenix International Airport]], located {{convert|2|mi|km}} northwest of Tempe, provides extensive air service to points throughout [[North America]] and to [[London]], England, and various cities in [[Hawaii]].

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Tempe, Arizona
City
City of Tempe
Official seal of Tempe, Arizona
Seal
Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona
Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
IncorporatedNovember 29, 1894
Government
 • MayorMark Mitchell (D)
Area
 • City
40.2 sq mi (102.30 km2)
 • Land40.1 sq mi (103.8 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
1,140 - 1,495 ft (347.47 - 455.68 m)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • City
161,719
 • Estimate 
(2014)[2]
172,816
 • RankUS: 142nd
 • Density4,067.7/sq mi (1,570.6/km2)
 • Metro
4,489,109 (US: 12th)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP code
85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85285, 85287
Area code480
FIPS code04-73000
Websitewww.tempe.gov

Tempe (/tɛmˈpiː/, Template:USdict;[3] Oidbaḍ in Pima), also known as Hayden's Ferry during the territorial times of Arizona, is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, with the Census Bureau reporting a 2010 population of 161,719.[1] The city is named after the Vale of Tempe in Greece. Tempe is located in the East Valley section of metropolitan Phoenix; it is bordered by Phoenix and Guadalupe on the west, Scottsdale on the north, Chandler on the south, and Mesa on the east. Tempe was the location of US Airways Group's corporate headquarters until December 9, 2013, when US Airways and American Airlines merged to form American Airlines Group. The headquarters for the combined airline moved to American's headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. It is the home of Arizona State University.

History

Tempe between 1870 and 1880.

The Hohokam lived in this area and built canals to support their agriculture. They abandoned their settlements during the 15th century, with a few individuals and families remaining nearby.

Fort McDowell was established approximately 25 mi (40 km) northeast of present downtown Tempe on the upper Salt River in 1865 allowing for new towns to be built farther down the Salt River. US military service members and Hispanic workers were hired to grow food and animal feed to supply the fort, and less than a year later, had set up small camps near the river that were the first permanent communities in the Valley after the fall of the Hohokam. (Phoenix was settled shortly afterward, by 1867-68.) The two settlements were 'Hayden's Ferry', named after a ferry service operated by Charles T. Hayden, and 'San Pablo', and were located west and east of Hayden Butte respectively. The ferry became the key river crossing in the area. The Tempe Irrigating Canal Company was soon established by William Kirkland and James McKinney to provide water for alfalfa, wheat, barley, oats, and cotton.

Pioneer Darrell Duppa is credited with suggesting Tempe's name, adopted in 1879, after comparing the Salt River valley near a 300-foot (91 m)-tall butte, to the Vale of Tempe near Mount Olympus in Greece.

In 1885, the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature chose Tempe for the site of the Territorial Normal School, which became Arizona Normal School, Arizona State Teachers College, Arizona State College and finally Arizona State University.

The Maricopa and Phoenix Railroad, built in 1887, crossed the Salt River at Tempe, linking the town to the nation's growing transportation system. The Tempe Land and Improvement Company was formed to sell lots in the booming town. Tempe became an economic hub for the surrounding agricultural area. The city incorporated in 1894.

The completion of Roosevelt Dam in 1911 guaranteed enough water to meet the growing needs of Valley farmers. On his way to dedicate the dam, former President Theodore Roosevelt applauded the accomplishments of the people of central Arizona and predicted that their towns would be prosperous cities in the future. Less than a year later, Arizona was admitted as the 48th state, and the Salt River Valley continued to develop.

In the 20th and 21st centuries, Tempe has expanded as a suburb of Phoenix, and as a center of education and commerce.

Economy

the former US Airways headquarters in Tempe
Hayden Ferry Lakeside development on the north end of Downtown Tempe.

Tempe is the headquarters and executive office of one Fortune 500 company: Insight Enterprises. Limelight Networks,[4] LifeLock,[5] First Solar,[6][7] the Salt River Project, Circle K, Go Daddy, Fulton Homes and Mobile Mini are also headquartered in Tempe. Cold Stone Creamery was originally headquartered in Tempe and location #0001 is still in operation today at 3330 S McClintock Drive in Tempe, Arizona. Tempe is also home to the largest campus of Arizona State University. It was the longtime host of the Fiesta Bowl, although the BCS game moved to University of Phoenix Stadium, located in Glendale, in 2007. It then began hosting the Insight Bowl which is now known as the Cactus Bowl. Edward Jones Investments has a regional headquarters in Tempe.[8] China Airlines operates the Phoenix office in Tempe.[9]

Tempe houses several great performance venues including Gammage Auditorium and the Tempe Center for the Arts.

On New Year's Eve, the city hosts the Fiesta Bowl Block Party, one of the nation's largest New Year's Eve parties. The event typically has a national band heading a concert, along with several other local and national bands. Gammage Auditorium was also the site of one of the three Presidential debates in 2004, and Super Bowl XXX was played at Sun Devil Stadium. Additionally, Tempe is the spring training host city of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

One of Arizona's largest shopping malls, Arizona Mills, sits near the border with the town of Guadalupe. The city also serves as the first Arizona IKEA branch location, also near the southern boundary. Tempe Marketplace a large open air mall featuring live music and water and laser shows is located just southeast of Tempe Town Lake. Tempe can boast an array of wholesalers and manufacturers including Gummow Manufacturing, specializing in handcrafted wholesale Native American Jewelry,

Mill Avenue, located just west of Hayden Butte, is a shopping and entertainment area in the city popular with pedestrians and students. With the completion of Tempe Town Lake, commercial and high-rise development along the reservoir quickly transformed the cityscape of Mill Avenue and the skyline of downtown Tempe.

Top employers

According to Tempe's 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[10] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Arizona State University 11,185
2 Maricopa County Community College District 4,611
3 Salt River Project 4,374
4 Safeway 3,996
5 Wells Fargo 3,576
6 Freescale Semiconductor 3,000
7 Honeywell Aerospace 3,000
8 Kyrene School District 2,401
9 JPMorgan Chase 2,377
10 US Airways 1,898

Education

Tempe is served by multiple school districts.

Most of Tempe is within the Tempe Elementary School District and the Tempe Union High School District; however, other portions are served by the Kyrene School District (K-8), Scottsdale Unified School District (K-12), and Mesa Public Schools (K-12). James Madison Preparatory School and Tempe Preparatory Academy are also located in the area.

Tempe also contains one of the state's three major universities, Arizona State University, the Maricopa County Community College District administrative offices and the headquarters of Rio Salado Community College. Tempe is also the home of several career schools, including the University of Phoenix, Brookline College, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Bryan University and Lamson Junior College.

Public libraries

Tempe Public Library serves Tempe. The children's library is now 18,816 square feet large.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880135—
1890897564.4%
1900885−1.3%
19101,47366.4%
19201,96333.3%
19302,49527.1%
19402,90616.5%
19507,684164.4%
196024,897224.0%
197063,550155.3%
1980106,91968.2%
1990141,86532.7%
2000158,94512.0%
2010161,7191.7%
2014 (est.)172,816[12]6.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2014 Estimate[2]
Downtown Tempe from Hayden Butte.

As of the 2010 census, there were 161,719 people, 63,602 households, and 33,645 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,959.4 people per square mile (1,528.8/km²). There were 67,068 housing units at an average density of 1,674.1 per square mile (646.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.51% White, 3.66% Black or African American, 2.01% Native American, 4.75% Asian, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 8.49% from other races, and 3.30% from two or more races. 17.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 63,602 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 21.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,361, and the median income for a family was $55,237. Males had a median income of $36,406 versus $28,605 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,406. About 7.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Geography

Tempe is an inner suburb, located between the core city of Phoenix and the rest of the East Valley. Due to this as well as being the home of the main campus of Arizona State University, Tempe has a fairly dense, urbanized development pattern in the northern part of the city with a growing skyline. Going south, development becomes less dense, consisting of single-family homes, strip malls and lower-density office parks.

Within Tempe are the Tempe Buttes. The Salt River runs west through the northern part of Tempe; part of the river is dammed in two places to create Tempe Town Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the landlocked city has a total area of 40.2 square miles (104 km2). The city of Tempe is bordered by Mesa to the east, Scottsdale to the north, Phoenix and Guadalupe to the west, and Chandler to the south. 40.1 square miles (104 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water including Tempe Town Lake.

Tempe is generally flat, except for Hayden Butte (generally known as A-Mountain for Arizona State University's "A" logo located on its south face), located next to Sun Devil Stadium, Twin Buttes and Bell Butte on the western edge of Tempe, and Papago Park northwest of Tempe, inside Phoenix. Elevation ranges from 1,140 feet (350 m) at Tempe Town Lake to 1,495 feet (456 m) atop Hayden Butte.

Tempe cityscape from Tempe Town Lake
Tempe cityscape from Tempe Town Lake

Climate

Climate data for Tempe, Arizona
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 69
(21) 		73
(23) 		78
(26) 		86
(30) 		95
(35) 		103
(39) 		105
(41) 		103
(39) 		100
(38) 		89
(32) 		78
(26) 		68
(20) 		87
(31)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 39
(4) 		42
(6) 		46
(8) 		52
(11) 		60
(16) 		68
(20) 		75
(24) 		75
(24) 		68
(20) 		56
(13) 		45
(7) 		38
(3) 		55
(13)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.08
(27) 		1.20
(30) 		1.11
(28) 		0.28
(7.1) 		0.14
(3.6) 		0.03
(0.76) 		1.06
(27) 		1.36
(35) 		0.68
(17) 		0.64
(16) 		0.69
(18) 		1.10
(28) 		9.37
(238)
Source: The Weather Channel[14]

Culture

The Public Art program coordinates artists with building designers to install permanent and temporary public art projects. Since 1988, more than 50 projects have been commissioned by the Tempe’s Cultural Services Division. The Art in Private Development ordinance of 1991 has helped add more than 60 privately owned pieces of art to the city, accessible by the public.[15]

Performing arts

Tempe enjoyed a thriving alternative music scene throughout the 1980s and 90s, producing such acts as the Gin Blossoms, Meat Puppets, Dead Hot Workshop, The Refreshments, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Hans Olson, Gloritone, and The Maine (band).

Media

  • KBAQ, a 24/7 member-supported classical radio station, is the only such service in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
  • KUPD, an active rock radio station.
  • College Times, a weekly entertainment magazine serving the Phoenix metropolitan area and 20 Maricopa County colleges, including Arizona State University.

Tourism

Many of the reasons people visit Tempe are events like P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Tempe Marketplace, Arizona Mills, Mill Avenue, and Tempe Town Lake.[16] Downtown Tempe offers more than 175 restaurants, nightclubs and retail shops to cater to city guests.[17]

Mill Ave is a famous Arizona bar district here containing several bars and restaurants that cater to the growing university crowd. Along with bars and restaurants are business complexes and university buildings. Several long time bar establishments include Mill Ave Cue Club and Rula Bula Irish Pub, among others.

The Tempe Tourism Office, located on Mill Avenue's downtown district, provides maps and additional information about hotels and upcoming city events.[18]

Sports

Sun Devil Stadium
Tempe Diablo Stadium

There are currently no major league professional sports teams playing in Tempe. However, from 1988 to 2006, Sun Devil Stadium hosted the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. They have since moved to the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale for games, but maintain their headquarters and training facility in Tempe. Many residents follow the teams in nearby Phoenix and Glendale. (For more information, read the sports section on the Phoenix page)[19]

The Arizona State University Sun Devils compete in football, basketball, baseball, as well as a number of other sports in the Pac-12 Conference of the NCAA. The Sun Devils football team plays their games at Sun Devil Stadium, which had hosted the annual Fiesta Bowl, until the 2007 game moved to the new University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Their nearest rival is the University of Arizona Wildcats, in Tucson. The two teams compete in the "Duel in the Desert" for control of the Territorial Cup.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have their spring training at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Tempe Diablo Stadium was built in 1968 and holds 9,785 people. The Angels moved here in 1993 from Palm Springs, California.

The city also hosts the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium (since 2006).

Tempe is home to Arizona Combat Sports, a mixed martial arts training organization as well as a Rage in the Cage training center.

Rugby union is a developing sport in Tempe as well as in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The multiple clubs, ranging from men's and women's clubs to collegiate and Under 19, are part of the Arizona Rugby Union.[20] Notable clubs are Arizona State University Rugby Football Club and the Tempe "Old Devils" Rugby Club.[21]

Outdoor activities

Tempe is home to many outdoor activities. Tempe Town Lake is a publicly accessible lake that is run by City of Tempe. The lake provides recreation activities to residents and tourists, but also helps protect the surrounding area from flooding. The City of Tempe estimated that 2.7 million people visited the lake in 2013.[22] Papago and South Mountain Parks offer hiking, mountain and road biking, rock climbing, frisbee golf, and equestrian activities. Tempe is also home to the annual Ironman Triathlon, which takes place in late November.

Transportation

Main article: Metropolitan Phoenix Freeways
Mill Avenue bridges over Tempe Town Lake at night

Tempe is one of the most densely populated cities in the state and serves as a crossroads for the area's largest communities.

Freeways make up the major transportation system for the Valley. Included in the system surrounding Tempe are Interstate 10 near the western edge as it traverses the Broadway Curve, Loop 202 crossing the northern side, Loop 101 following the eastern border, and U.S. Route 60 running east–west through the geographic center of the city.

Phoenix light rail over Tempe Town Lake at night

Valley Metro operates bus routes and the METRO Light rail system that serves Downtown Tempe and Arizona State University, providing service to Phoenix and Mesa. The City of Tempe operates a free neighborhood circulator service called Orbit involving five free shuttle routes near Arizona State University that operate on a regular basis seven days a week.[23] Three other FLASH (Free Local Area Shuttle) circulate in northern Tempe around the University. Tempe residents and commuters make extensive use of public transit and service is offered on a more frequent basis than elsewhere in the state. Most Tempe buses offer 15 minute service during rush hour and 30 minute service throughout the rest of the day.

Sky Harbor Phoenix International Airport, located 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Tempe, provides extensive air service to points throughout North America and to London, England, and various cities in Hawaii.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located in Mesa, and offers air service to many additional destinations.

Government

The city has had 31 mayors since 1894.

Notable people

See also: List of Arizona State University alumni

Historic properties in Tempe

Main article: List of historic properties in Tempe, Arizona

There are numerous properties in the city of Tempe which are considered to be historical and have been included either in the National Register of Historic Places.[30] The following are images of some of these properties with a short description of the same.

Historic buildings and bridges in Tempe, Arizona
(NRHP = National Register of Historic Places)
(THPR = Tempe Historic Property Register)[31]
  • Historic Laird and Dines building built in 1893. Both Dines and Laird served as mayors of Tempe and this building, which was a drug store, served as Tempe's unofficial City Hall during their administrations. (NRHP)
    Historic Laird and Dines building built in 1893. Both Dines and Laird served as mayors of Tempe and this building, which was a drug store, served as Tempe's unofficial City Hall during their administrations. (NRHP)
  • Administration Building, also known as #206; Fine Arts Annex, was built in 1900. It is located at the ASU Campus (Bldg. 11) , in Tempe. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Reference number 85002169.
    Administration Building, also known as #206; Fine Arts Annex, was built in 1900. It is located at the ASU Campus (Bldg. 11) , in Tempe. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Reference number 85002169.
  • President's House, also known as University Archives, was built in 1900. It is located at the ASU Campus, in Tempe. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Reference number 85000054.
    President's House, also known as University Archives, was built in 1900. It is located at the ASU Campus, in Tempe. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Reference number 85000054.
  • Main Building, also known as the Normal School, was built in 1875. It is located at the ASU Campus in Tempe. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Reference number 85000052.
    Main Building, also known as the Normal School, was built in 1875. It is located at the ASU Campus in Tempe. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Reference number 85000052.
  • Tempe Hardware Building was built in 1875. It is located at 520 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Reference number 80000767.
    Tempe Hardware Building was built in 1875. It is located at 520 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Reference number 80000767.
  • The Vienna Bakery Building was built in 1893 and is located at 415 S. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Az. The Vienna Bakery Building was built in the Victorian commercial style, was modernized in 1928, to the Spanish Colonial Revival style that was popular at the time. The building is associated with a German immigrant family which carried on a bakery business in this location from 1904 until 1963. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1980 references #80000764.
    The Vienna Bakery Building was built in 1893 and is located at 415 S. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Az. The Vienna Bakery Building was built in the Victorian commercial style, was modernized in 1928, to the Spanish Colonial Revival style that was popular at the time. The building is associated with a German immigrant family which carried on a bakery business in this location from 1904 until 1963. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1980 references #80000764.
  • The Andre Building was built in 1888 and is located at 401-403 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe, Az. While living in Phoenix, R. G. Andre built the commercial building at the southwest corner of Mill and 4th Street in 1888, and opened a saddle and harness shop. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1979 reference #79000419
    The Andre Building was built in 1888 and is located at 401-403 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe, Az. While living in Phoenix, R. G. Andre built the commercial building at the southwest corner of Mill and 4th Street in 1888, and opened a saddle and harness shop. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1979 reference #79000419
  • The E.M. White Dairy Barn was built in 1919 and is located at 1810 E. Apache Blvd. in Tempe, Az. The White Dairy Barn is the only known river cobble building remaining in Tempe, and was built around 1918 to 1920 by E.M. White, after he bought the property from M.H. Meyer and J.H. Guyer. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1984 reference #84000176.
    The E.M. White Dairy Barn was built in 1919 and is located at 1810 E. Apache Blvd. in Tempe, Az. The White Dairy Barn is the only known river cobble building remaining in Tempe, and was built around 1918 to 1920 by E.M. White, after he bought the property from M.H. Meyer and J.H. Guyer. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1984 reference #84000176.
  • Mill Ave. Bridge was built in 1931 (NRHP).
    Mill Ave. Bridge was built in 1931 (NRHP).
  • Ruins of the Old 1913 Ash Avenue Bridge (NRHP)
    Ruins of the Old 1913 Ash Avenue Bridge (NRHP)
  • Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge over Tempe Lake, built in 1912. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 as the Salt River Southern Pacific RR Bridge, reference #85003546.
    Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge over Tempe Lake, built in 1912. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 as the Salt River Southern Pacific RR Bridge, reference #85003546.
  • Different view of the 1912 Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge over Tempe Lake.
    Different view of the 1912 Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge over Tempe Lake.
  • The wooden trestles of the 1912 Southern Pacific Bridge over Tempe Lake.
    The wooden trestles of the 1912 Southern Pacific Bridge over Tempe Lake.
  • The Tempe Depot was built in 1924 by the Arizona Eastern Railroad and changed to Southern Pacific Railroad in 1925. It is located at 3rd Street and Ash Avenue in Tempe, Az. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 reference #85003551.
    The Tempe Depot was built in 1924 by the Arizona Eastern Railroad and changed to Southern Pacific Railroad in 1925. It is located at 3rd Street and Ash Avenue in Tempe, Az. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 reference #85003551.
  • St. Mary's Church - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church built in 1903 (NRHP)
    St. Mary's Church - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church built in 1903 (NRHP)
Historic houses in Tempe, Arizona
(NRHP = National Register of Historic Places)
(THPR = Tempe Historic Property Register)[31]
  • Charles T. Hayden House was built in 1871 and is located at 2000 1 W. Rio Salado Parkway. It is the oldest building in Tempe. It was the residence of Charles Trumbull Hayden and his family. The Hayden family moved out of the house in 1889. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1984 reference #84000173.
    Charles T. Hayden House was built in 1871 and is located at 2000 1 W. Rio Salado Parkway. It is the oldest building in Tempe. It was the residence of Charles Trumbull Hayden and his family. The Hayden family moved out of the house in 1889. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1984 reference #84000173.
  • The Gonzales-Martinez House was built in 1880 and is located at 320 W. First St. in Tempe, Az. Ramon Gonzales was a freighter in Southern Arizona until he relocated to Tempe in about 1877 and was employed by Charles T. Hayden. Jesus Martinez acquired the property in 1892. List in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000708.
    The Gonzales-Martinez House was built in 1880 and is located at 320 W. First St. in Tempe, Az. Ramon Gonzales was a freighter in Southern Arizona until he relocated to Tempe in about 1877 and was employed by Charles T. Hayden. Jesus Martinez acquired the property in 1892. List in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000708.
  • The Farmer-Goodwin House was built in 1883 and is located at 820 S. Farmer Ave. in Tempe, Az.. The house is one of the best-preserved and unique adobe structures in the state. Hiram Bradford Farmer purchased the house for $3,000 in January of 1886. Farmer was the first professor and principal at the Territorial Normal School (now Arizona State University) when it opened in February of 1886. List in the National Register of Historic Place on December 26, 1972 reference #72000197.
    The Farmer-Goodwin House was built in 1883 and is located at 820 S. Farmer Ave. in Tempe, Az.. The house is one of the best-preserved and unique adobe structures in the state. Hiram Bradford Farmer purchased the house for $3,000 in January of 1886. Farmer was the first professor and principal at the Territorial Normal School (now Arizona State University) when it opened in February of 1886. List in the National Register of Historic Place on December 26, 1972 reference #72000197.
  • Roy Hackett House was built in 1888 and is located at 401-405 W. 4th St. This building is the oldest fired brick building in Tempe, and perhaps possesses the most original integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association of any territorial commercial building in Maricopa County. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, reference #74000458.
    Roy Hackett House was built in 1888 and is located at 401-405 W. 4th St. This building is the oldest fired brick building in Tempe, and perhaps possesses the most original integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association of any territorial commercial building in Maricopa County. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, reference #74000458.
  • The Dines-Hight House was built in 1889 and is located at 508 W. Fifth St. in Tempe, Az. Dines-Hight House is significant as for its association with Tempe’s original townsite. Listed in the Tempe Historic Property Register.
    The Dines-Hight House was built in 1889 and is located at 508 W. Fifth St. in Tempe, Az. Dines-Hight House is significant as for its association with Tempe’s original townsite. Listed in the Tempe Historic Property Register.
  • The Gov. Benjamin B. Moeur House was in built 1892 and is located at 34 E. 7th Street. The house was owned by Dr. Benjamin B. Moeur who in 1896 was the town's only full-time physician. He served two terms as governor of Arizona, while still living in this house. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 2012. reference #12000295.
    The Gov. Benjamin B. Moeur House was in built 1892 and is located at 34 E. 7th Street. The house was owned by Dr. Benjamin B. Moeur who in 1896 was the town's only full-time physician. He served two terms as governor of Arizona, while still living in this house. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 2012. reference #12000295.
  • The Niels Petersen House was built in 1892 and is located at 1414 W. Southern Ave. in Tempe, Az. The house was built in 1892 by Niels Petersen, a Danish immigrant who came to Tempe in 1871. He developed a ranch with substantial land holdings, was president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, co-founder of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a representative at the 18th Territorial Legislature. Creighton, the architect, worked for many years in Arizona, and among his extant works are the Pinal County Courthouse, Old Main at the University of Arizona, and the Tempe Hardware Building on Mill Avenue in Tempe. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 1978 reference #78000553.
    The Niels Petersen House was built in 1892 and is located at 1414 W. Southern Ave. in Tempe, Az. The house was built in 1892 by Niels Petersen, a Danish immigrant who came to Tempe in 1871. He developed a ranch with substantial land holdings, was president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, co-founder of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a representative at the 18th Territorial Legislature. Creighton, the architect, worked for many years in Arizona, and among his extant works are the Pinal County Courthouse, Old Main at the University of Arizona, and the Tempe Hardware Building on Mill Avenue in Tempe. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 1978 reference #78000553.
  • Harry Walker House (as it looks today) was built in 1903 and is located at 118 E. 7th Street. The architectural style: Neo-Colonial Influence. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000745.
    Harry Walker House (as it looks today) was built in 1903 and is located at 118 E. 7th Street. The architectural style: Neo-Colonial Influence. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000745.
  • The Harrington-Birchett House was built in 1895 and is located at 202 E. 7th Street. The house was built by J.W. Harrington and sold in 1904 to Mattie Birchett. Matties' son, Joseph T. Birchett married Guess Eleanor Anderson that same year. Guess was the sister of Honor Anderson Moeur, wife of Arizona Governor Benjamin B. Moeur. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000716.
    The Harrington-Birchett House was built in 1895 and is located at 202 E. 7th Street. The house was built by J.W. Harrington and sold in 1904 to Mattie Birchett. Matties' son, Joseph T. Birchett married Guess Eleanor Anderson that same year. Guess was the sister of Honor Anderson Moeur, wife of Arizona Governor Benjamin B. Moeur. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000716.
  • The Morrow-Hudson House was built in 1904 and is located at 1203 E. Alameda Dr. in Tempe, Az. This house belonged to Estmer Hudson was an Arizona pioneer who in 1916, with Charles Henry Waterhouse introduced the new Egyptian cotton, commonly known as Pima cotton. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000733.
    The Morrow-Hudson House was built in 1904 and is located at 1203 E. Alameda Dr. in Tempe, Az. This house belonged to Estmer Hudson was an Arizona pioneer who in 1916, with Charles Henry Waterhouse introduced the new Egyptian cotton, commonly known as Pima cotton. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000733.
  • The Hugh Laird House was built in 1908 and is located at 821 S. Farmer Ave. in Tempe, Az. The house belonged to Hugh Laird a businessman and public servant. Laird career was a registered pharmacist and owner of Laird and Dines Drug Store. He served 12 years as Tempe postmaster and two terms as a representative in the state legislature. He also served a 32-year consecutive seat on the Tempe City Council, 14 of those years as Mayor. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000726.
    The Hugh Laird House was built in 1908 and is located at 821 S. Farmer Ave. in Tempe, Az. The house belonged to Hugh Laird a businessman and public servant. Laird career was a registered pharmacist and owner of Laird and Dines Drug Store. He served 12 years as Tempe postmaster and two terms as a representative in the state legislature. He also served a 32-year consecutive seat on the Tempe City Council, 14 of those years as Mayor. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000726.
  • The D.J. Frankenberg House was built in 1915 and is located at 2222 S. Price Road in Tempe, Az. This house was built by Don Juan Frankenberg. Frankenberg and his family were pioneers and ranchers in the Tempe area as early as 1888. In 1915, D. J. Frankenberg built this house for his family on the family homestead. That same year, he was selected to experiment with Pima Long Staple Cotton as part of the program with the Government Experimental Farm (USDA) at Sacaton, Arizona. Cotton farming was successful in the Tempe area until the loss of the market in the 1920s. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 2008 reference #07001333.
    The D.J. Frankenberg House was built in 1915 and is located at 2222 S. Price Road in Tempe, Az. This house was built by Don Juan Frankenberg. Frankenberg and his family were pioneers and ranchers in the Tempe area as early as 1888. In 1915, D. J. Frankenberg built this house for his family on the family homestead. That same year, he was selected to experiment with Pima Long Staple Cotton as part of the program with the Government Experimental Farm (USDA) at Sacaton, Arizona. Cotton farming was successful in the Tempe area until the loss of the market in the 1920s. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 2008 reference #07001333.
  • The Byron Redden House was built in 1918 and is located at 948 S. Ash Ave. in Tempe, Az. The house was built in 1918 by Charles H. Gable, and was bought by Byron Redden in 1920. Byron Redden was a successful rancher and served 25 years as a zanjero (irrigation canal manager) for the Tempe Canal Company. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000738.
    The Byron Redden House was built in 1918 and is located at 948 S. Ash Ave. in Tempe, Az. The house was built in 1918 by Charles H. Gable, and was bought by Byron Redden in 1920. Byron Redden was a successful rancher and served 25 years as a zanjero (irrigation canal manager) for the Tempe Canal Company. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1984 reference #84000738.
5 Historic Houses in "Olde Towne Square"
(NRHP = National Register of Historic Places)
(THPS = Tempe Historic Property Survey)[32]
  • The Josephine Frankenberg House was built in 1910 and was originally located at 129 E. University Dr. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1981, reference #81000138. The house was purchased by Josephine Frankenberg in 1919. Josephine nursed many victims back to health during the Great Influenza epidemic in 1918. She rented rooms on the second floor to boarders, mostly single teachers employed at the Normal School. The house remained in her possession until her death in 1949. It was dismantled and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. Now lacking integrity of location, this property remains eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Park Service Criterion B and C. The house is also listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
    The Josephine Frankenberg House was built in 1910 and was originally located at 129 E. University Dr. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1981, reference #81000138. The house was purchased by Josephine Frankenberg in 1919. Josephine nursed many victims back to health during the Great Influenza epidemic in 1918. She rented rooms on the second floor to boarders, mostly single teachers employed at the Normal School. The house remained in her possession until her death in 1949. It was dismantled and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. Now lacking integrity of location, this property remains eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Park Service Criterion B and C. The house is also listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
  • The Samuel C. Long House was built in 1910 and was originally located at 27 E. 6th St. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1980, reference #80000765. It was dismantled and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. Now lacking integrity of location, this property remains eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Park Service Criterion B and C. The house is also listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
    The Samuel C. Long House was built in 1910 and was originally located at 27 E. 6th St. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1980, reference #80000765. It was dismantled and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. Now lacking integrity of location, this property remains eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Park Service Criterion B and C. The house is also listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
  • The Woolf-Cole House was built in 1910 as a residence and originally located at 9th and Myrtle Aves.. It was dismantled from its original location and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. The house is listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
    The Woolf-Cole House was built in 1910 as a residence and originally located at 9th and Myrtle Aves.. It was dismantled from its original location and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. The house is listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
  • The Wolf-Sachs-Mrs. G.A. Goodwin House was built in 1896. It was dismantled from its original location and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. The house is listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
    The Wolf-Sachs-Mrs. G.A. Goodwin House was built in 1896. It was dismantled from its original location and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. The house is listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
  • The Newton/Warner House (Methodist Parsonage) was built in 1910 and was originally located at 718 S. Maple St. It was dismantled and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. The house is listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.
    The Newton/Warner House (Methodist Parsonage) was built in 1910 and was originally located at 718 S. Maple St. It was dismantled and rebuilt at 150 S. Ash Ave in 1992 in Tempe's Olde Towne Square. The house is listed as "Historic" in the Tempe Historic Property Survey.

Twin towns – Sister cities

Tempe has eight sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International:[33]

France Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France
Republic of Ireland Carlow, Carlow, Republic of Ireland
New Zealand Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Germany Regensburg, Germany
North Macedonia Skopje, Macedonia[34]
China Zhenjiang, People's Republic of China
Mali Timbuktu, Mali
Ecuador Cuenca, Ecuador
Peru Cusco, Peru

Tempe has had a Sister City with Skopje, Macedonia, since 1971. The newest sister city is Cusco, Peru, in 2012. Tempe has been voted "Best Overall Sister City Program" in 1998, 2004 and 2008.[35] This year, 32 candidates are to be given the opportunity to travel to one of the sister cities. Candidates undergo a rigorous interview process to travel to one of these countries completely free of charge. The Tempe Sister Cities Corporation is one made up of volunteers, and is one of the few Sister Cities programs in the United States that pays the full travel expenses for the trip.

See also

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