Download or read book Historic Photos of Phoenix written by and published by Turner. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The town of Phoenix was officially recognized in May of 1868 and is now the largest state capital city in the country. Phoenix goes by the nickname ?Valley of the Sun'and the Indian translation means ?this place is hot'. This book follows life, government, events and people important to Phoenix history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Phoenix!