Phoenix Daily Photo

Pictures from Phoenix and sometimes from the surrounding cities that make up the "Valley of the Sun"

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Let’s go to the theatre

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The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix is another Phoenix Point of Pride. If you look closely you can see the Point of Pride sign on a lig...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Olive Trees

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Olive Trees: Since I brought up the subject of olives two days ago, I thought I’d show you some real olive trees. Olive trees are Mediterra...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Dates

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So, yesterday’s picture wasn’t of olives after all. Those green 'olives' are actually green dates that have fallen from the tree. T...
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Monday, July 28, 2008

Martini Anyone?

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These olives look as though they have been rejected by the bar tender! But wait….maybe these aren’t olives after all. Check back tomorrow to...
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Sunday, July 27, 2008

St Francis Xavier Church

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Since this is Sunday, I thought I would picture another church in Phoenix. This one is St. Francis Xavier. Though not as old as the church...
Saturday, July 26, 2008

St. Mary’s Basilica

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Founded in 1881, St. Mary’s Basilica is the oldest Catholic church in the city of Phoenix. It’s location in the heart of downtown Phoenix, ...
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Friday, July 25, 2008

Desert Oasis

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This very beautiful and cool looking spot is located right in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Next door to St. Mary’s Basilica, is a lovely ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Lunch Anyone?

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This building has had many tenants before the chain Baja Fresh moved in. At one time it was a fine dining establishment. Situated in heart ...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The British are coming…the British are coming

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Coming soon to my neighborhood is a new Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market and I can’t wait. Fresh & Easy is owned by the well-known ...
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

History Preserved

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Located near the State Capitol building and dwarfed by a State of Arizona Office Building is this beautifully preserved Queen Anne house. T...
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Monday, July 21, 2008

Code Talker

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Staying at yesterday’s location, the Phoenix Plaza Offices, this enormous bronze is prominently displayed at the corner of two busy streets,...
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Sunday, July 20, 2008

A Nice Way to Cool Off

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This fountain is part of the Phoenix Plaza Office complex located in the mid-town business district. It sits in the middle of the complex ...
Saturday, July 19, 2008

To Market We Go

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Today is Farmer’s Market day in my neighborhood. The extreme summer heat in Phoenix does not discourage the local farmers from selling their...
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Friday, July 18, 2008

Tribute to Survival

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Phoenix has many beautiful parks and green spaces. I’m sure I’ll have an opportunity to feature many of them on this blog as time goes by. T...
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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Relax in Luxury

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Just picture yourself sitting on this lovely patio, enjoying a little afternoon refreshment and the warming Arizona sunshine. This patio is ...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Biltmore Sprites

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Here is another picture from the famous Arizona Biltmore Hotel. In this picture, you can see some of the masonry work that was influenced by...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Frank Lloyd Wright Influences

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Speaking of Frank Lloyd Wright influences, this beautiful stained glass window is located just inside the front entrance of the Arizona Bilt...
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Monday, July 14, 2008

Desert Monsoon

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Yes, it does rain in Arizona. Between June 15th and September 30th (the official monsoon season in Arizona) storms may occur. These storms o...
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Sunday, July 13, 2008

Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa

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This is a view of the front of the Arizona Biltmore. It was opened February 23, 1929 as part of the Biltmore Hotel Chain. The architect was...
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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Phoenix Points of Pride

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The Phoenix Pride Commission along with the citizens of Phoenix have named many locations as "Points of Pride". These are places p...
Friday, July 11, 2008

Welcome to Phoenix Arizona

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Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona so I thought I'd start this blog with a picture of the state capitol building. It was ded...
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