AZ: The History of Arizona podcast

Episodes 257: Refrigeration Cooling Has Transformed Phoenix

May 18, 2026·36 min
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The 1950s was a period of explosive growth and development for Arizona, especially for Phoenix, which not only rapidly expanded its population, but city boundaries and economy. But the unsung hero of this development was the one thing that makes the desert a tolerable place to live - air conditioning.

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