Glendale, Arizona is a part of the metropolitan Phoenix area. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona. Did you know that Glendale is often referred as the “Antique Capital of Arizona”? Did you know that Glendale is the sports destination for the whole of Arizona? Look at some more facts to get acquainted with Glendale, AZ!
Geographic and Demographic Fast Facts about Glendale
- Glendale lies in Maricopa County of Arizona, which is approximately 9miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix.
- It is in south and central Arizona.
- It is the fifth largest city in Arizona.
- The city’s elevation is 1,152 feet.
- The ethnic composition of Glendale includes: White-75.54%, Black or African American-4.7%, Native American-1.45%, Asian-2.74%, Pacific islander-0.13%, other races-11.97%, two or more races-3.47%.
History Fast Facts about Glendale
- In 1892, Glendale was founded by William John Murphy.
- In 1895, the first school of Glendale was established-The Glendale Grammar School, which attracted many people from all around the Valley.
- Glendale linked the Valley to northern Arizona and Prescott in the mid-1890s.
- In 1909, the Glendale State Bank was established.
- Soon, Glendale became one of the most culturally diverse cities in the Valley with early Hispanics, Russians and Japanese moving to Glendale from CA.
- In 1910, Town of Glendale was incorporated.
- In 1912, Glendale High School was formed.
- In 1912, the first Glendale News was published.
- In 1930, Town of Glendale turned into the City of Glendale.
- New Glendale Municipal Airport opened in 1986.
Government and Economy Fast Facts about Glendale
- Glendale has a council-manager system.
- Glendale’s booming business in the late 1800s until 1914 was selling ostrich feathers. The ostrich feathers of Glendale were considered to be the most beautiful.
- The major employers of Glendale are: Wal-Mart, Banner Health, Luke Air Force Base, Arrowhead Hospital, Honeywell Aerospace, Arrowhead Mall, and Humana Healthcare.
Glendale's Important and Interesting Fast Facts
- Glendale is referred as the “Antique Capital of Arizona” with many famous antique stores listed on the Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau website atvisitglendale.com.
- In Glendale, the first Super Bowl took place in 2008.
- It is the sports destination for all of Arizona.
- It is home to the first medical school of metro Phoenix- the Midwestern University.
