Chandler is the seventh-largest city in Arizona, located in southeastern metropolitan Phoenix, with a population just over 100,000. It was founded in 1920 by the territory's first veterinary surgeon, Dr. Alexander John Chandler.
Chandler began with agriculture as its chief industry but at present manufacturing and electronics have pushed agriculture to the back seat.
The Arizona Railway Museum in Chandler includes a preserved steam locomotive from 1906 and other railway artifacts. The collection of railroad lanterns spans over 100 years from a variety of different railroads.
At one time, each railroad created its own china pattern to serve meals on longer trips. The Arizona Railway Museum has a display of patterns from various railroads.
Hours:
September 12 to May 30: 12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Tips: Donations accepted. Guided tour of display cars: $2.00 per person, $5.00 per family/group.
The Chandler Historical Museum brings to life the story of Chandler and Central Arizona through artifacts, photographs and reconstructed period rooms. Exhibits highlight the importance of cotton beginning with the Hohokam Indians, numerous Hohokam artifacts, the impact that Dr Chandler had in shaping the town. The museum also features the Chandler Sports Hall of Fame.
The Chandler Museum presents this history from the first settlers, the Hohokam through the development of the City of Chandler today.
Address: Chandler Historical Museum, 178 East Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Phone: 1 (480) 786-2717, Fax: 1 (480) 782-2765
The Compadre Stadium and Regional Sports Complex in Chandler is home to baseball's Cactus League spring training. It also features multiple lighted fields for both baseball and softball players of all ages.
The Vision Gallery in Chandler displays work by local artists. Mediums on display in the Vision Gallery include oil and acrylic works on canvas, watercolor, sculpture, pottery, hand blown glass, mixed media and hand made jewelry.
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