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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.

Founded 1892 | Population 262,745 | Peak 262,745 (2024) | County Maricopa County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Glendale, Arizona

2003 NFL 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.

1892 Temperance Colony Founded: Prohibitionist settlers established Glendale as an alcohol-free community in the Salt River Valley.

2023 Super Bowl LVII: Glendale hosted the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl, bringing global attention and hundreds of millions in economic impact.

1941 Luke Air Force Base: Luke became one of the premier fighter pilot training bases in the world.

2003 Westgate Entertainment District: A sports and entertainment destination with restaurants, shops, and an NHL arena.

1910 Sugar Beet Processing: A large processing plant made Glendale an agricultural center.

1970 Suburban Growth: Glendale transitioned from farm town to Phoenix suburb as the Valley expanded west.

2014 Camelback Ranch Spring Training: White Sox and Dodgers began sharing the spring training facility.

1980 Antique Capital: Old downtown became known for antique shops along Grand Avenue.

1910 City Incorporated: Glendale incorporated with about 1,000 residents.

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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?

State Farm Stadium has a retractable natural grass field that rolls outside on rails — the first in North America.

Glendale was founded as a 'dry' temperance colony in 1892 — alcohol was banned in the original community charter.

Luke Air Force Base near Glendale has trained more fighter pilots than any other base in the world.

Famous People from Glendale, Arizona

Brady Ellison

Archer · Born Oct 27, 1988 · Age 37

Marty Robbins

Composer, Singer · Born Sep 26, 1925 · Died Dec 8, 1982 (age 57)

Bradley Pierce

Actor, Voice Actor · Born Oct 23, 1982 · Age 43

Brandon McDonald

Association Football Player · Born Jan 16, 1980 · Age 46

Craig Mabbitt

Singer · Born Apr 9, 1987 · Age 38

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