Now, it's the eastbound frontage road for the Loop 101 freeway.īefore there was Target, there was Gemco. You remember when Beardsley Road was a seldom traveled, two-lane blacktop. Mornings were spent watching 'The Wallace and Ladmo Show.' When it was over, it was time to leave for school. Your parents took you to Legend City, the only theme park in Phoenix. the sign that said 'Scottsdale- 21 miles.' Or if you were traveling eastbound on Bell Rd. Now, it's where you go to run all your errands.
There was nothing there but tumbleweeds and prairie dogs. You remember when Bell Road (especially through Glendale) was the considered edge of civilization. You Lived in Phoenix in the 60s, 70s, and 80s If. Here is the original post (mirrored here in case the other site goes down): One person started the discussion off with a list of their favorite memories and others quickly joined in.
The other day, I came across a fantastic posting on a message board where people were sharing their memories of growing up in Phoenix.
