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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVHX_ocean-to-ocean-bridge-highway-bridge_Yuma-AZ.html
In 1913 after strong campaigning from the citizens of Yuma, Representative Carl Hayden secured funding for this bridge. When completed, it was the only highway bridge across the Colorado River for 1,200 miles. It was partially funded by the Office…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJCN_camp-laguna_Huntsville-AZ.html
Camp Laguna operated from April 1942 to April 1944. It was one of twelve such camps built in the southwestern deserts to train United States troops during World War II.
The Desert Training Center, a simulated theater of operations, included por…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJCL_italians-at-the-yuma-test-branch_Yuma-AZ.html
During World War II, the Yuma proving ground of the United States Army Corps of Engineers was known as the Yuma Test Branch, which was used as a floating-bridge test facility. By 1944, more allied troops support was needed to conduct the bridge te…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJCK_world-war-ii-bridge-test-site_Yuma-AZ.html
In January 1943 the Yuma Test Branch of the Engineer Board of the Corps of Engineers commenced test operations on fixed and floating bridges at Imperial Dam. Tests were conducted in both sluiceways as well as above and below the dam. Transportatio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJC8_robert-g-fowler_Yuma-AZ.html
Robert G. FowlerAlighted on this spotOctober 25,1911Marking first airplane flightover Arizona soilen route on first flightPacific to Atlantic Ocean. Dedicated by Rotary Club Yuma Arizona. October 29, 1938.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBM_immaculate-conception-parish_Yuma-AZ.html
In CommemorationOf the125th Anniversary of the FoundingofImmaculate Conception Parish1866 - 1991Celebrated on the Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionDecember 8, 1991Most Rev. Manuel D. Moreno, D.D.Bishop of the Diocese of TucsonRt. Rev. Msgr. Richa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBK_masonic-temple-lodge-17_Yuma-AZ.html
Designed in the Modernistic/Art Deco style, it retains its original design and use as a lodge. Freemasonry in Yuma began in 1900. Lodge #17 was formed in November, 1901.
Dedicated December 1999, by the City of Yumaof the preservation of our her…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBH_stoffela-store-the-railroad-exchange_Yuma-AZ.html
The best preserved 19th century brick building in Yuma. One of the few structures to survive the flood of 1916. Across the street from the Southern Pacific Roundhouse, it offered groceries, sundries, and a saloon for railroad employees.
Dedicat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBG_robert-g-fowler_Yuma-AZ.html
On October 25, 1911, pioneer aviator Robert Grant Fowler touched down on this site, becoming the first person to land an airplane in Arizona under its own power. A native Californian, he had departed Los Angles October 19, and completed aviation h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBE_yuma-crossing_Yuma-AZ.html
From 1850 to 1877 all travelers crossing the Colorado River used the ferry. Several operated between the mouth of the Gila River and Pilot Knob. Steamboats arrived on the river in 1850 and the first railroad bridge was built in 1877.