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Glendale, Arizona

"Arizona's Antique Capital"
From temperance colony to Super Bowl host, Glendale built a sports empire in the western Phoenix suburbs anchored by State Farm Stadium.
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Founded 1892 | Population 262,745 | Peak 262,745 (2024) | County Maricopa County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Glendale, Arizona

1
2003NFL Stadium Opens: State Farm Stadium's retractable roof and rolling grass field — the first in the NFL — brought Cardinals games and Super Bowls to Glendale.
2
1892Temperance Colony Founded: Prohibitionist settlers established Glendale as an alcohol-free community in the Salt River Valley.
3
2023Super Bowl LVII: Glendale hosted the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl, bringing global attention and hundreds of millions in economic impact.
4
1941Luke Air Force Base: Luke became one of the premier fighter pilot training bases in the world.
5
2003Westgate Entertainment District: A sports and entertainment destination with restaurants, shops, and an NHL arena.
6
1910Sugar Beet Processing: A large processing plant made Glendale an agricultural center.
7
1970Suburban Growth: Glendale transitioned from farm town to Phoenix suburb as the Valley expanded west.
8
2014Camelback Ranch Spring Training: White Sox and Dodgers began sharing the spring training facility.
9
1980Antique Capital: Old downtown became known for antique shops along Grand Avenue.
10
1910City Incorporated: Glendale incorporated with about 1,000 residents.
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Population Over Time

0 65,686 131,373 197,059 262,745 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

Latest News in Glendale

Jan 1, 1970
Arizona Lawmakers Make Food Stamp Fraud Felony
PHOENIX — On March 15, 2016, Arizona lawmakers pushed through a bill that turned food stamp fraud into a felony, aiming to crack…
Jan 1, 1970
Arizona Republicans Push Bill Fight Obamas Executive Action Guns
PHOENIX — In the midst of a heated national debate over gun rights, Arizona Republicans in the state legislature pushed forward …
Jan 1, 1970
Barry Coates Face Va Wait Time Scandal Dies 46
PHOENIX — Barry Coates, the Arizona veteran who became a reluctant symbol of the VA’s troubled wait-time scandal, died las…

Complete Historical Timeline

1892 Government
Temperance colony founded
1910 Government
Glendale incorporated; sugar beet economy
1941 Government
Luke Air Force Base established
1970 Government
Suburban growth accelerates
1980 Culture
Antique capital identity emerges
2003 Architecture
NFL stadium and Westgate open
2008 Sports
First Super Bowl hosted
2014 Sports
Camelback Ranch spring training
2023 Sports
Super Bowl LVII hosted
2024 Government
Population surpasses 262,000

Did You Know?

1
State Farm Stadium has a retractable natural grass field that rolls outside on rails — the first in North America.
2
Glendale was founded as a 'dry' temperance colony in 1892 — alcohol was banned in the original community charter.
3
Luke Air Force Base near Glendale has trained more fighter pilots than any other base in the world.

Famous People from Glendale, Arizona

BE
Brady Ellison
Archer · Born Oct 27, 1988 · Age 37
MR
Marty Robbins
Composer, Singer · Born Sep 26, 1925 · Died Dec 8, 1982 (age 57)
BP
Bradley Pierce
Actor, Voice Actor · Born Oct 23, 1982 · Age 43
BM
Brandon McDonald
Association Football Player · Born Jan 16, 1980 · Age 46
CM
Craig Mabbitt
Singer · Born Apr 9, 1987 · Age 38

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