In 1946, Phoenix, Arizona was a rapidly growing city with a population of approximately 120,000 people. The city’s economy began to shift towards tourism and new industries, such as manufacturing and service sectors. The city’s mild winter climate and scenic desert landscapes made it a popular destination for tourists and retirees. The city also began to develop a significant aviation industry, with the establishment of airlines and aircraft manufacturers in the area.
In 1946, the city also experienced a housing shortage caused by the influx of population during and after the war, and the government implemented several programs to address the problem, such as the construction of new housing developments and the conversion of military barracks into housing units.
The city of Phoenix also saw significant growth in terms of infrastructure during this time, with the expansion of the city’s transportation network, including the construction of new roads, and the expansion of the city’s power and water supply systems.
1946 was a year of transition and growth for Phoenix, as the city adapted to the new post-war realities and laid the foundation for its continued development in the decades to come. The city’s population and economy continued to grow and diversify, and it became an important regional center for business, tourism, and culture.
#1 Motor Supply Co. Building Exterior, 1946
#2 Cityscape of Downtown Phoenix, 1946. View looking east down E. Van Buren Street. Photographer is standing on a rooftop at approximately the intersection of Van Buren and Central. St. Mary’s Basilica and portions of Monroe St. are visible
#3 Cityscape of Phoenix, 1946. View looking south from the 300 block of N. 1st St. taken from a rooftop located at approximately the intersection of Central and Van Buren. Ed. Spear Dodge-Plymouth is visible.
#4 South Mountain, 1946
#5 Red Mountain Ranch Building Exterior, 1946. This ranch was located on Bush Highway in Mesa, Arizona.
#6 Red Mountain Ranch Guest Room, 1946. This ranch was located on Bush Highway in Mesa, Arizona
#7 Fleming Building Exterior, 1946. This building was located on the northwest corner of 1st Ave. and Washington and housed the Phoenix National Bank.
#8 Street Scene, 1946
#9 Street Scene: N. 2nd St. and E. Pierce Street, 1946
#10 Rialto Theatre Exterior, 1946. Promotional material for “The Daltons Ride Again” is on display.
#11 Intersection of E. Pierce and N. 11th Streets, 1946
#12 Union Rock & Material Co. Equipment, 1946
#13 Earl Stowe Tire Co. Building Interior, 1946
#14 Dr. J. Gordon Shackelford’s Office: Exterior View, 1946
#15 Sunnyslope With Central and Dunlap Street in Foreground, 1946
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The peak in the foreground is now S Mountain. Sunnyslope High School is at that corner.
