This Day in Arizona History

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- April 1
- Unknown
- United States. Army. Cavalry, 10th; United States. Army African American troops
- The United States 10th Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers, was transferred from Texas to Arizona on this date in 1885. This photograph shows a group of 10th Calvary troops at Fort Apache, circa 1890.
- April 10
- Buehman Studios
- Sabino Canyon (Ariz.)--History
- On this date in 1910, eastern interests obtained a government concession for a dam in Sabino Canyon and hoped to sell water to Tucson. The concession was later withdrawn. This undated photograph shows visitors enjoying an outing in Sabino Canyon.
- April 11
- Unknown
- Benson (Ariz.)
- On this date in 1903, Mr. A.H. Reynolds visited Benson for the purpose of establishing experimental tobacco farms in the San Pedro Valley. This photograph shows a Benson street scene circa 1900.
- April 12
- Unknown
- Yuma (Ariz.)
- On this date in 1902, the village of Yuma was incorporated as a town. This photograph from circa 1909 is identified as showing the corner of 2nd Street and the railroad tracks on Madison Avenue.
- April 13
- Unknown
- Florence (Ariz.)
- On this date in 1917, the town of Florence turned on its first electric street lights. Shown is an undated photograph of a Florence street scene.
- April 14
- Tucson Citizen
- Television--History
- Television was coming to Tucson in 1952. The city received four channels on this date of that year. This photograph shows a closed circuit TV being viewed at the University of Arizona on December 12, 1958.
- April 15
- Unknown
- Picacho (Ariz.)--History
- On this date in 1928, the Arizona Historical Society and Southern Pacific Railroad erected a stone marker over the graves of Union soldiers who died in the skirmish with Confederate forces at Picacho Pass on April 15, 1862. This photograph shows...
- April 16
- Buehman Studios
- Merchants--Arizona--Tucson
- On this date in 1937, Tucson grocers moved to eliminate unfair merchandising methods. A minimum operation price was set at 6 percent over cost. This undated photograph shows Tucson's Central Market.
- April 17
- Wallace, Norman G.
- Roads--Arizona--Tucson
- On this date in 1937, a project to widen the approach to Oracle Road got under way. This photograph from 1939 is identified as the view to the south with Drachman Street on the right.
- April 18
- Western Ways Features Service
- Chiricahua National Monument (Ariz.)
- On this date in 1924, Chiricahua National Monument was established. This undated photograph of the park shows some of the formations which gave the park its nickname the "Wonderland of Rock."
- April 19
- Wallace, Norman G.
- Roads--Arizona--Tucson; Motels--Arizona--Tucson
- On this date in 1941, Miracle Mile development in Tucson showed rapid growth; new tourist courts were estimated to have cost $125,000. This photograph, showing Monterey Court Motel, was taken on June 9, 1939, and is identified as the view looking...
- April 2
- Unknown
- Fort Whipple (Ariz.)
- On this date in 1922 the twelve new buildings and five additions which would become a government hospital at Fort Whipple were completed. This undated photos shows a view of the barracks at Fort Whipple.
- April 20
- Buehman Studios
- Grand Canyon National Park (Ariz.)
- Grand Canyon National Park was dedicated on this date in 1920. This photograph shows an unidentified couple visiting the Grand Canyon in 1923.
- April 21
- Ban Sing
- Arizona State Hospital; Arizona State Prison
- On this date in 1919, the State Prison, Pioneers' Home and State Hospital for the Insane were without funds. The Governor ordered emergency drafts to fund the institutions. This circa 1915 photograph shows members of the Ban Sing family from Tucson...
- April 22
- Buehman Studios
- Department stores--Arizona--History; Corsets; Steinfeld's Department Store (Tucson, Ariz.)
- Fashionable female residents of Tucson on this date in 1900 could choose from a wide range of corsets designed to help them achieve the desired "wasp-waisted" silhouette of the day. This photograph from circa 1900 shows a display of corsets,...
- April 23
- Magee, Gene
- Tucson (Ariz.)--Buildings, structures, etc
- On this date in 1947, eighty-five houses were in the process of being built in Broadmoor subdivision, a postwar housing project south of Broadway between Broadway Village and Tucson Boulevard. This undated photograph shows an aerial view of the...
- April 24
- Unknown
- St. Mary's Hospital (Tucson, Ariz.)
- St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson was opened by the Sisters of St. Joseph on this date in 1880. This photograph shows how the new hospital looked in 1880.
- April 25
- Ehrenberg, Herman.
- Gadsden Purchase; Gadsden Purchase--Maps--1854
- On this date in 1854, the Gadsden Purchase was ratified and signed by President Franklin Pierce. It became effective on June 30, 1854. A map published in 1854 by Herman Ehrenberg illustrating the Gadsden Purchase is shown here.
- April 26
- Unknown
- Poston, Charles D. (Charles Debrille), 1825-1902--Monuments
- A monument honoring Charles Poston, the "Father of Arizona," was dedicated on Poston Butte near Florence on this date in 1925. This photograph shows, from left, C.M. Clark, President of the Arizona Pioneers Association, standing with Col. James H....
- April 27
- Unknown
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Regimental histories--United States--1st Cavalry (Volunteer)
- On this date in 1898, Arizonans enlisted in the Rough Riders for service in the Spanish American War. This 1898 photograph is identified as the Rough Riders after their return from Cuba. Note Theodore Roosevelt seated in the center.