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The Chandler Museum was established under the Chandler Historical Society in 1969 as a non-profit organization to preserve the rich history and heritage of Chandler. The history of Chandler is unique and unlike that of any other southwestern United States city or town. There are continuous special events, new exhibits and ongoing outreach programs taking place at the Chandler Museum and throughout the community. Take a closer look at the exhibits, membership programs and volunteer opportunities online or, better yet, take a stroll through historic downtown Chandler and visit the Chandler Museum.

The Chandler Museum collects, preserves and interprets artifacts, documents, photographs and other material related to the history and diversity of Chandler and central Arizona. Through its tours and other outreach programs, the museum enhances understanding of the development of the community and state, and fosters appreciation for the individuals and events that have shaped history.

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    Chandler Museum

    178 East Commonwealth Avenue
    Chandler, AZ 85244

    Phone: (480) 782-2717   |   Fax: 4807822765   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    01/01/05- Ongoing	Chandler High School Exhibit Chandler Museum Chandler High School Exhibit Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing When Chandler High School was completed in 1922, it was considered the best equipped and the finest structure of its kind. Built for $250,000 Chandler High was semi-fireproof with only 2-percent wood in its construction. The school had grand pillars, a front garden landscape, 30 class and experimental rooms, physics laboratory, domestic science room able to accommodate 28 in cooking, an auditorium with open beams for perfect acoustics able to seat 1000, and most impressively the school had a...
    01/01/05- Ongoing	San Marcos Hotel Exhibit Chandler Museum San Marcos Hotel Exhibit Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Designed by Arthur Burnett Benton, a pioneer of the Mission Revival style of architecture, the San Marcos Hotel came to be known as one of the most prestigious hotels in the country drawing the rich and famous from all over the United States. Celebrities such as Christian Dior, Errol Flynn and Fred Astaire were among the seasonal visitors.
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Cotton & Classrooms: Chandler's Goodyear School Chandler Museum Cotton & Classrooms: Chandler's Goodyear School Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing A country school in a "company town", Chandler's Goodyear School was located in south Chandler in the early 1900's. Examine this exhibit and learn the history of this school and how it reflects the Goodyear Company's significance to the community, the socio-economics of the times, the ups and downs of farming, as well as race relations in Arizona where school segregation was the norm until 1953.
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Chandler Fire Department Exhibit Chandler Museum Chandler Fire Department Exhibit Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Enjoy viewing historic artifacts and photographs of the Chandler Fire Department. Take a look at the fire department's history from the past to the present, and pick up some fire safety tips!
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Dr. A.J. Chandler Chandler Museum Dr. A.J. Chandler Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Born and educated in Quebec, Canada, the city of Chandler owes not only its name to Dr. A.J. Chandler, but its entire framework. Dr. Chandler planned out the city's design (based on "The City Beautiful" project). He started the Consolidated Canal Co. which was responsible for the irrigation of land from the Salt River. He and his brother Harry brought hydro-electricity to Chandler and purchased thousands of acres of land for farming cotton. Dr. Chandler was the founder of the Bank of...
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Tenthouse Exhibit Chandler Museum Tenthouse Exhibit Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing The promise of work, cheap land and a new town with a great growing season drew settlers from all over the United States to Chandler. While the business district of Chandler grew quickly, the residential areas developed more slowly. Building materials were expensive, so most settlers erected tenthouses on their town site lots. By 1912, these temporary structures dotted the Chandler landscape. Dr. A.J. Chandler, who sold the lots on which the tenthouses were built, did not want the area to...
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Arizona B.C. (Before Chandler) Chandler Museum Arizona B.C. (Before Chandler) Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Discover the first settlers, the Hohokam, explore their agriculture, architecture, and arts. View pottery and artifacts from 300 B.C. to 1450 A.D. Learn about the Hohokam canal system, which served as the blueprint for today's canal system. The exhibit includes the distinctive Hohokam Red-on-buff pottery, along with a variety of tools, and shell and stone jewelry.

  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events available for this organization at this time.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    01/01/05- Ongoing	Chandler High School Exhibit Chandler Museum Chandler High School Exhibit Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing When Chandler High School was completed in 1922, it was considered the best equipped and the finest structure of its kind. Built for $250,000 Chandler High was semi-fireproof with only 2-percent wood in its construction. The school had grand pillars, a front garden landscape, 30 class and experimental rooms, physics laboratory, domestic science room able to accommodate 28 in cooking, an auditorium with open beams for perfect acoustics able to seat 1000, and most impressively the school had a...
    01/01/05- Ongoing	San Marcos Hotel Exhibit Chandler Museum San Marcos Hotel Exhibit Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Designed by Arthur Burnett Benton, a pioneer of the Mission Revival style of architecture, the San Marcos Hotel came to be known as one of the most prestigious hotels in the country drawing the rich and famous from all over the United States. Celebrities such as Christian Dior, Errol Flynn and Fred Astaire were among the seasonal visitors.
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Cotton & Classrooms: Chandler's Goodyear School Chandler Museum Cotton & Classrooms: Chandler's Goodyear School Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing A country school in a "company town", Chandler's Goodyear School was located in south Chandler in the early 1900's. Examine this exhibit and learn the history of this school and how it reflects the Goodyear Company's significance to the community, the socio-economics of the times, the ups and downs of farming, as well as race relations in Arizona where school segregation was the norm until 1953.
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Chandler Fire Department Exhibit Chandler Museum Chandler Fire Department Exhibit Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Enjoy viewing historic artifacts and photographs of the Chandler Fire Department. Take a look at the fire department's history from the past to the present, and pick up some fire safety tips!
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Dr. A.J. Chandler Chandler Museum Dr. A.J. Chandler Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Born and educated in Quebec, Canada, the city of Chandler owes not only its name to Dr. A.J. Chandler, but its entire framework. Dr. Chandler planned out the city's design (based on "The City Beautiful" project). He started the Consolidated Canal Co. which was responsible for the irrigation of land from the Salt River. He and his brother Harry brought hydro-electricity to Chandler and purchased thousands of acres of land for farming cotton. Dr. Chandler was the founder of the Bank of...
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Tenthouse Exhibit Chandler Museum Tenthouse Exhibit Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing The promise of work, cheap land and a new town with a great growing season drew settlers from all over the United States to Chandler. While the business district of Chandler grew quickly, the residential areas developed more slowly. Building materials were expensive, so most settlers erected tenthouses on their town site lots. By 1912, these temporary structures dotted the Chandler landscape. Dr. A.J. Chandler, who sold the lots on which the tenthouses were built, did not want the area to...
    01/01/05- Ongoing	Arizona B.C. (Before Chandler) Chandler Museum Arizona B.C. (Before Chandler) Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Discover the first settlers, the Hohokam, explore their agriculture, architecture, and arts. View pottery and artifacts from 300 B.C. to 1450 A.D. Learn about the Hohokam canal system, which served as the blueprint for today's canal system. The exhibit includes the distinctive Hohokam Red-on-buff pottery, along with a variety of tools, and shell and stone jewelry.

  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events available for this organization at this time.

• Past
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  • Past Events

    11/13/10	Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off Tumbleweed Park
    12/13/08	5th Annual Chandler Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Luncheon Hamilton High School
    10/31/08	17th Annual Celebrate Chandler Charity Golf Tournament Crowne Plaza San Marcos

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