Surprise History Project
Surprise History Project
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Grand Avenue & Beardsley (currently Sun City Grand)
Grand Avenue & Beardsley
(currently Sun City Grand)

The City of Surprise turns the big 5-0 in 2010 and the city is now gathering photos and stories from past and current long-time residents and business owners to include in a history book and video to commemorate the big anniversary. In addition to a book, the city is also working on a video that will feature historic photos of the city and interviews with people willing to share their Surprise memories on camera.

We are asking anyone to contact us that may have old photos of the city, newspaper clippings, or even a great story to share about living or working in the city over the past 50 years

Anyone wishing to participate can contact:

www.thesurpriseazhistoricalsociety.com

Sherry Aguilar
623-222-1220
 

ยป Surprise Historical
Society Membership
Application

 
Photograph courtesy of Donna Smith Weekley
Photograph courtesy of Donna Smith Weekley
   
Surprise Fire Truck 1986
Surprise Fire Truck 1986
SW corner of Bell Road and Sarival (1980s)
SW corner of Bell Road and Sarival (1980s)
   
Bell Rd and Grand Avenue (currently Home Depot/Walmart shopping center)
Bell Rd and Grand Avenue
(currently Home Depot/Walmart shopping center)
303 & Grand towards Happy Trails
303 & Grand towards Happy Trails

Official Seal of Surprise, AZ
Defining Vibrant, Southwest Living
16000 N. Civic Center Plaza   Surprise, AZ 85374   Phone: 623.222.1000   TTY: 623.222.1002 / Phone Directory