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Phoenix Incorporates as a City
The city of Phoenix, which had been primarily an agricultural outpost along the Salt River, incorporates as a city. -
Air Conditioning Invented
On July 17, 1902, Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system, launching an industry that would fundamentally improve the way we live, work and play. (carrier.com) -
Arizona Becomes a State
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First World War
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Phoenix College Founded
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Phoenix College Office Entrance to NCA
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Phoenix College Relocates
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Second World War
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Vietnam War
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Maricopa County Junior College District Established
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"Junior College" changed to "Community College" in the name
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The Workforce Investment Act Establishes Corporate Colleges
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Autonomy Transferred Back to Individual MCCD Schools
The State Board of Directors for Community Colleges of Arizona presided over the entire statewide community college system until June 2002, when the Arizona Legislature reduced its powers and duties and transferred most oversight to individual community college districts. -
Maricopa Corporate College is Founded
