History
Chandler, Arizona 
 
The City of Chandler is committed to preserving, interpreting and making history available to the community.

Remembering our City’s past while creating roots for new families and generations is critical as Chandler transforms from a quiet farm town to one of the largest urban cities in the West.
 

Chandler, Arizona: a History		In 1891, Dr. A.J. Chandler bought 80 acres of desert land from the federal government on the south side of the Salt River Valley. Today, the City of Chandler stretches 70 square miles, has 90,000 homes, 240,000 residents, and a dynamic industrial and retail business base. How did we get from there to here?
Chandler Public History Program		The City's Public History Program focuses on presenting Chandler’s history to the public through outreach programs, especially through collaboration between the community and the City. Public history projects collect, preserve, and explore the stories of our past, and of our diverse heritage. Program highlights include: Downtown Walking Tours Community History Projects Historic Structures & Neighborhoods Chandler History Documentaries    Price House: A Snapshot in Time    Roots of Ocotillo   History in Your Own Back Yard Program McCullough-Price House Tumbleweed Ranch World War II Honor Roll Billboard in Dr. A.J.Chandler Park
Chandler Museum		Chandler's history and heritage is on display: from the ancient cultures who lived here thousands of years ago, to the bold dreams of Dr. A.J. Chandler, and the transition from a quiet farming area to the high-tech family community of today.
McCullough-Price House and Visitors Center		This historic residence serves as the City's official Visitors Center, a gallery, and special event facility. In 2001, members of the Price-Propstra family donated this Pueblo Revival style home, built in 1938, to the City of Chandler. It was renovated and opened to the public in June 2007, then closed in 2009 due to budget restraints.
Photo Donations or Loans		Preserving old photos and memorabilia is an important part of preserving Chandler’s past. The City's Public Hstory Coordinator is accepting loans or donations of photographs and other items of historical interest for our archives.
Photo Exhibits		Collections of photographs and profiles highlighting men and women of Chandler and their many contributions to the community.
Public Art		Chandler culture is enhanced by its museums, public and private art galleries, and its many exhibits of publicly funded works of art. Some of these artworks express aspects of Chandler's history.