Tucson Kent's World: Tucson's Birthday Party 2009 - and Dedication Event of 4th Avenue Underpass Downtown

Tucson's Birthday Party 2009 - and Dedication Event of 4th Avenue Underpass Downtown

Tucson's Birthday Party 2009 - and Dedication Event of 4th Avenue Underpass Downtown

A week ago, Tucson celebrated its 234th birthday with a party to rededicate the underpass that links the University of Arizona & 4th Avenue with Congress Street & Downtown Tucson.  Here is a video slideshow of photos from the party!

 

 

As much as I thought there would be a good turnout, I was truly amazed at how many people actually showed up!  The Historic Tucson Trolley made its first venture into Downtown Tucson in decades - foreshadowing the route that our new modern streetcar project will take.

Stretching from Main Gate Square on the west side of the University of Arizona, down 4th Avenue and across Congress Street all the way to La Placita Village...there were a lot of different ways to enjoy the festivities.

All politics & grumbling aside, Tucsonans are excited about having the underpass open and will really embrace the streetcar...once they see some actual work beginning.  Its just around the corner, but folks are tired of promises and look for some action before getting too worked up.

I can tell you one thing...Tucson throws a pretty good party when it wants to!

 

 

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6 comments • Kent Simpson 520.302.5368 Tucson Homes Land & Investment • August 29 2009 04:39PM

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Kent,

I enjoyed the video clip. We have such an interesting history in the Old Pueblo. How did you get involved with the trolley?

Patrick

Posted by Patrick Randles (Nova Home Loans) over 2 years ago

I bet this is just as good as the $820k video the city paid for....aye!

Posted by Victoria over 2 years ago

Thanks Patrick - I'm not officially involved with the trolley at this point...just got captivated by what I think is going to be a real boon to Downtown Tucson.  Kind of creating my own "stop" on the route as I go!

Victoria - while I don't think this clip is anything special, I agree with you on the $800,000 farce the city paid for...and they didn't even think to use any of the multitude of local companies to produce it.  ARRRRGGGHH!

Posted by Kent Simpson 520.302.5368 Tucson Homes Land & Investment (Tierra Antigua Realty - Downtown) over 2 years ago
Great post and blog, I'm excited about the connection with 4th Ave to Downtown and the trolley going on through. If you have any upcoming events, let me know at www.tucsoneventcalendar.net. Thanks for the great video!
Posted by Heath Carnes over 2 years ago

Kent,

What a FANTASTIC compilation of photos in your post!  Is the Chamber of Commerce paying you enough?  I could put in a good word...  LOL

Mike in Tucson

Posted by Mike Jones (SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC) over 2 years ago

Heath - I'm excited too.  I really like your site!

Mike - that's high praise coming from someone like you...thanks!

Posted by Kent Simpson 520.302.5368 Tucson Homes Land & Investment (Tierra Antigua Realty - Downtown) over 2 years ago

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