The former home of Arizona's 4th Governor has been preserved in downtown Tempe. Governor Benjamin B. Moeur was head of the state of Arizona from 1933 to 1937. He was also a doctor and was credited with delivering most of the babies born in Tempe for the 36 years of his career. I have to admit, when I found this place two years ago, I had never heard of him. It was fun to learn a little bit of Arizona history that I hadn't heard before.
1. Hayden Flour Mill (his business)
2. Hayden's Ferry (he ran a ferry service across the Salt River)
3. Tempe Normal School (now Arizona State University, he lobbied for its creation)
4. Territorial Judge (his years serving as a judge)
He was also the father of Carl T. Hayden, who became a well known U. S. Senator from Arizona.
Hayden was certainly an enterprising man.
Lucky you to have historic sites to remember the past. I am a history buff and enjoy researching places like this.
ReplyDeleteHe did not live a dull life...
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It is nice to see the founding fathers remembered.
ReplyDeleteWonderful statue and great historic site.
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Back when being a physician was a real adventure.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful statue. Thanks for the history lesson, Sharon.
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ReplyDeleteAnd the apple didn't fall very far from the tree.
ReplyDeleteYou got me wondering who the governors of my main states (Massachusetts and Connecticut) might have been during the Depression years. I couldn't think of them; need to Google the answers tomorrow. And Carl Hayden sure came from impressive Arizona roots. If I remember correctly, he served until he was very old, didn't he?
ReplyDeleteInteresting men, both!
ReplyDeleteI like the former governor's house. It's homey and much better looking than that monstrosity in your subsequent post!
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