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From Washington to Roosevelt: Why the streets in downtown Phoenix are named after US Presidents

From Washington to Roosevelt: Why the streets in downtown Phoenix are named after US Presidents

FromValley 101


From Washington to Roosevelt: Why the streets in downtown Phoenix are named after US Presidents

FromValley 101

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
May 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We love bringing you stories about metro Phoenix and the cities around us. Whether you’re a native or a transplant, answering your questions helps us discover more about what makes Arizona the way it is.
One question we get a lot is “Why are the streets downtown named after Presidents?”
So as we prepare a special summer series for you, we’re bringing back an episode from the archive to answer this question.
In today’s episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we find out how this came to be and what it would take to continue it.
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Released:
May 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Whether you're a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there's something you've always wondered about the Valley. From The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101podcast.azcentral.com or reach us on Twitter @Valley101pod.