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Scottsdale Arizona used to be considered "The Most Western Town", that doesn't seem to apply today, although there are still glimpses of the old West in certain areas like Old Town, where the stores still resemble a western town out of the past.
The Cavalliere Blackmsith shop on Brown Avenue has been there since 1908, continuously in business by the same family and represents the days when horses did roam the streets and needed shoeing.
Another spot to get the feel of yesterday is at Greasewood Flats, an old stagecoach stop located in what is now North Scottsdale. Parts of the old road from Greasewood Flats to Fort McDowell can still be seen today. Reata Pass, in the same area on Alma School Road, is a Steak House that dates from the 1950's, it was used as a stage set in some old movies and still exists today serving some great steaks. The irony is that just across the road is a very sophisticated and upscale resort, but it seems those clients like to hop across the road to view things as they "used to be" as well.
An interesting sidelight is that the Cavalliere family who were original settlers of Scottsdale Arizona still owns and operates all these "historic" Scottsdale landmarks!
A great way of seeing what Scottsdale used to be is to visit the old resorts. When you go to the Phoenician, you can't miss a small building to the side of the entryway, The Jokake Inn still stands and is used as a special events venue. Another walk into the past is a visit to the Camelback Inn. It appears as it did 50 years ago with all its charm and appeal. The Hermosa Inn is another great "old" resort. Although many of these old resorts have been renovated and re-invented, much of the old charm is there.
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