At Work In Arizona: The First 100 Years” opens Nov. 1 at the AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park showcasing a collection of historical photographs of Arizona commerce that are rarely made available for public viewing. 
 
The “At Work In Arizona” The First 100 Years” exhibit sponsored by Alliance Bank of Arizona will feature a collection of more than 75 historical photographs featured in the book. Blending past with present, the exhibit showcases the cultural and economic heritage of the state and frames the story of Arizona’s economic history over the past century through the lens of the men and women who built it. 

Charles Linsdberg in Tucson
Charles Lindberg at Tucson Airport. (Photo courtesy of “At Work in Arizona”)

Historical photographs on display will include images of the Mike O’Callaghan- Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Jerry Colangelo during the building of Bank One Ballpark (today Chase Field), open heart surgery at the Diethrich Heart Center, Charles Lindberg visiting the nation’s oldest municipal airport in Tucson, heavy weight contender Zora Folley and a whimsical portrait of Marilyn Monroe at the Arizona State Fair. 

Jerry Colangelo at the construction site of the Bank One Ball Park, now known as Chase Field. (Photo courtesy of "At Work in Arizona")
Jerry Colangelo at the construction site of the Bank One Ball Park, now known as Chase Field. (Photo courtesy of “At Work in Arizona”)


“This exhibit is not only a historical work, but it is a tribute to people committed to achieving their dreams,” said Jim Lundy, Alliance Bank’s founding president and CEO. “The message of the book and now the exhibit is synonymous with our mission at Alliance Bank to continue to be a key contributor of economic development in our state as Arizona’s go-to business bank.” 
 
Organized by key business sectors and vital industries, “At Work In Arizona: The First 100 Years” makes the point that in order for the next 100 years to be as remarkable as the first, increased investment in education is essential. 
 
At Work In Arizona: The First 100 Years” will be on display starting Nov. 1 in the galleries of the AZ Heritage Center located at the Arizona Historical Society, 1300 North College Ave. in Tempe. Visiting hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 -4:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 65+, $6 for children ages 7-17 with children under 6 free. Admission for military, veterans and AHS members is also free.