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Glendale City Guide

Glendale got its start as a colony of God-fearing folk who sought a haven away from the rambunctious, Wild West ways of the surrounding territory. Promotional pamphlets proclaimed that the "location is made upon the choicest fruit lands of the valley," and that "the sale of intoxicants is forever forbidden." By 1892, some 70 pioneers had settled in what was then called "Glendale Valley." At the turn of the century, it became fashionable for women to adorn their hats with elaborate ostrich feathers. Glendale ostrich ranches served this market until the fad died out after World War I. Luke and Thunderbird airfields were built nearby during World War II and, afterward, thousands of airmen returned to Glendale.

Today, Glendale boasts a population of nearly 200,000 and is Arizona's fourth-largest city. Capitalizing on its history, the city has recently transformed itself into a turn-of-the-century "old town." The resulting influx of specialty shops to downtown Glendale earned it a reputation as "Arizona's Antique Capital." The downtown area features original 100-year-old brick storefronts garnished with shady awnings, benches and brick sidewalks lined with quaint gaslight lamps. The picturesque Catlin Court District, a four-block area distinguished by tea rooms in converted century-old bungalows, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Glendale is located northwest of Phoenix, about 25 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport.

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The Cerreta Candy Company is a Willy Wonka wonderland. This family-owned business makes candy for Disneyland, Magic Mountain and Knott's Berry Farms. (623) 930-1000.