Glendale's Towering Flagstaff

Glendale's Towering Flagstaff (HMKCY)

Location: Glendale, AZ 85301 Maricopa County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 32.337', W 112° 11.061'

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In 1916, during World War I, patriotism was running high in our country and in the little town of Glendale. The citizens of Glendale were looking for a way to express their patriotism. Under the guidance of Mayor A. W. Bennett and town engineer, Harry White, their desire to fly the Stars and Stripes came about through "Glendale's Towering Flagstaff".

For over a half century, at this very location, a majestic wooden flagpole once stood proudly as a mark of distinction and pride in Glendale. The old wooden flagpole, over 110 feet tall, was shipped from Oregon aboard three flat cars. It was donated by Mr. M. A. Sherman, owner of the Phoenix streetcar lines.

On October 7, 1964, the old wooden flagpole was laid to rest and soon after was replaced with the flagpole that stands here today.

Glendale City Mayor - Elaine M Scruggs
Vice Mayor - Thomas R. Eggleston
City Manager - Ed Beasley
Assistant City Manager - Pam Cavanaugh
City Council - Joyce V. Clark · Steven E. Frate · David M. Goulet · H. Philip Lieberman · Manuel D. Martinez
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HM NumberHMKCY
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Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 11:09pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)12S E 390037 N 3711665
Decimal Degrees33.53895000, -112.18435000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 32.337', W 112° 11.061'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 32' 20.22" N, 112° 11' 3.66" W
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Area Code(s)623, 602
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 5812 W Glendale Ave, Glendale AZ 85301, US
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