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What is a Speakeasy?

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Chandler’s Basement Speakeasy-The Ostrich

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g31190-d8705262-Reviews-The_Ostrich-Chandler_Arizona.html

Located directly below Crust Chandler, the Ostrich is a neighborhood craft cocktail lounge inspired by the rich history dating back to the city’s founding days of 1912.  After nearly a year of renovations and excavations, the Ostrich is ready to enjoy!

This space was once a watering hole for the nation’s traveling and sometimes nefarious elite and has been remodeled and rescued.  This re-imagined drinking destination is housed in the forgotten basement tunnels running to the Crowne Plaza San Marcos golf course clubhouse and the old railroad station.  This same basement was also an ostrich feather storage facility after World War I.  Dr. AJ Chandler had high hoping that the ostrich feather would take off as a fashion accessory, primarily in the flapper dress industry.  Sadly, those hopes fell short.

Classic drinks, historical furniture and timeless service aim to establish the east valley as a craft cocktail destination.  Handcrafted ice, cocktails, food and hospitality is the name of the game at the Ostrich.  Meant to inspire our guests to understand and appreciate the past and apply its wisdom to everyday situations while paying homage to Dr. AJ Chandler, we decided to name our basement lounge, the Ostrich.  Without Dr. Chandler’s crazy idea to build a resort, let alone a basement in Arizona, we wouldn’t be able to offer delicious cocktails in this historic setting.

Cocktails are serious business, so the Ostrich is home to a star studded staff, led by 2017 Bar Brawls Champion William Ludington.

The Ostrich is open Monday through Sunday at 6 p.m. (Friday at 5 PM for Happy Hour) at 10 N San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225. http://crustrestaurants.com/ostrich/

***Chandlers Basement Speak Easy article from the book “Phoenix, a guide to the wonderful, and obscure by Christine K Bailey. Other information included by “Trip Advisor”,

Who is buried under the white pyramid?

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Who is buried under the white pyramid at Papago Park? Arizona’s first Governor, George W.P. Hunt .

It takes a politician with cojones to bury his wife and himself on an open hilltop, in a pyramid, in the most populous city in his state. Arizona Governor George W.P. Hunt was that kind of guy.

Dubbed “King George VII,” he was a friend of the common man and a foe (sometimes) of the railroad and mining trusts, which he called “coyotes” and “skunks.” Plaques on his pyramid declare that he was a descendant of an unnamed “Revolutionary War patriot,” that he allowed women to vote in his state eight years before the rest of the country, and that he was elected governor seven times, which “set a national record.”

When Hunt’s wife died in 1931 he had her buried here, in a 20-foot-tall pyramid faced with white bathroom tile. When he died three years later he joined her, and was later joined in turn by his in-laws, his wife’s sister, and his daughter. The hilltop later became part of Papago Park and the open-air pyramid was enclosed within a tall, ugly iron fence. It is supposedly to keep the people away, which is something that populist Governor Hunt would most likely not like.

Governor Hunt’s Pyramid Tomb

Papago Park

Address:
625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ
Directions:
Papago Park. East edge of the city, between Tempe and Scottsdale. I-10 exit 153. North on Hwy 143/Hohokam Expy for two miles, then take exit 4 onto Washington St. East one mile, turn left onto 56th St., turn right onto Van Buren St., turn left onto Galvin Pkwy. the entrance to Papago Park will be on your right.
Hours:
Daily, sunrise to sunset. (Call to verify)
Phone:
602-261-8318
Admission:
Free.
**A Freemasons Headstone article from the book “Phoenix, a guide to the wonderful, and obscure by Christine K Bailey. Other information included by “Roadside America”

Cleaning 101; Before Listing your home, read this.

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Cleaning 101 Before Listing
Before you put your home up for sale, you’ll want to ensure it’s clean for all of the buyers that will come through. A dirty house isn’t appealing, and you won’t get a good offer, if you get one at all, if your home isn’t in tip-top shape. Cleaning your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming, below we’ve listed the top things to remember to clean for each room.

FOYER:

+ Clean the door and hardware.
+ Wipe off all fingerprints on windows/furniture.
+ Clean off scuff marks on floors and door.
+ Replace all light bulbs and ensure light fixtures are working.
+ Tidy/clean up the coat closet. People WILL look in there to see the size.

KITCHEN:

+ Wipe down all cabinets.
+ Clean all appliances, inside and out.
+ Clean stove hood, on top and bottom.
+ Clean behind the refrigerator, on top and bottom too.
+ Ensure the microwave is clean of food splatter.
+ Clean the space behind the sink.
+ Wipe down blinds/shades.
+ Wash any kitchen rugs, clean the floors and baseboards.
+ Store all of your pet food/food out of sight.

BATHROOM:

+ Clean behind toilet and under sink.
+ Only display absolute necessities, declutter.
+ Organize and clean under the vanity.
+ Scrub floors and clean grout lines.
+ Keep dirty clothes and towels off the floor.
+ Be sure to lock away any medication.
+ Clean the fan and make sure it’s functioning.
+ Replace any dead lightbulbs.

BEDROOM:

+ Wash sheets, comforters, and blankets.
+ Clean the curtains and rugs.
+ Dust furniture.
+ Remove any obvious stains from fabrics.
+ Keep closets clean and organized.
+ Store away dirty clothes and personal photos.
+ Clean marks on walls.

These are just the basics you don’t want to forget about. If it’s within your budget, we highly recommend hiring a professional cleaner to ensure your home is in its best condition. Contact us or your local agent to get a great recommendation.

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