Phoenix resident C.J. Dyer was an accomplished artist, surveyor, and politician who created five bird’s-eye views of Arizona in the late 19th Century. Four of the lithographs portrayed the greater Phoenix area, including a view of Tempe in 1888. Join the Arizona Historical Society and presenter Ed Dobbins on August 5 as he explores the role Dyer’s bird’s-eyes played in the early promotion of agriculture in the valley. As a draftsman, Dyer left many examples of his handiwork documenting the rapid growth of the area. It is his bird’s-eye views made for commercial distribution, however, that continue to provide researchers and curious observers with interesting insights into Victorian-era Phoenix.

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Interested in learning how the Arizona Historical Society can serve you and your students in the upcoming school year? Join us for information about field trips, classroom visits, Museum in a Box, National History Day in Arizona, and more!

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For over 150 years the Arizona Historical Society has preserved and highlighted the monumental changes railroads brought – and continue to bring – to our state. Join us as we discuss the lasting impact of railroads with Ken Karrels of the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum and ride the rails on our brand-new Railways of Arizona digital hub!

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Explore the “Railways of Arizona” Digital Exhibit.

The Railways of Arizona Digital Exhibit is sponsored by the Union Pacific Foundation.