BelAir Neighborhood

Neighborhood History & Interesting Stories

"Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream Home"

Check out this article about "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream Home"!

http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/11/15/mr-blandings-builds-his-dream-house/ 

Check out this article about the Dream Home in the Bel Air Neighborhood!

phoenixmag.com -"Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream Home"

John F. Long "In The Beginning"

See the hammer and saw John F. Long used when he began building, which was in Bel Air's Kearnie Estates subdivision. John and Mary built their first two homes together here before building their third home on 23rd Ave.

azcentral.com - Profile: Valley developer John F. Long

Prior to that, John F. Long built 11 custom homes with his father and brother (H.B. Long and Sons Construction Company). Many, if not all, of those homes are also in the Kearnie Estates subdivision.

azcentral.com - Valley philanthropist John F. Long dies at 87
legacy.com - John F. Long

Arnold Pickle and Olive Company

The Arnold Pickle and Olive Company owners once lived in our neighborhood.

"The Arnold Pickle and Olive Company opened its doors in 1905, when Van Buren Street was a dirt road. The Arnold family began delivering pickles, sandwiches and other products to Phoenix merchants by horse and buggy at first, and remained in business until 10 years ago..."

To find out what the Arnold family is delivering now, check out the full article at:

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/2004/award/best-furniture-made-from-pickle-barrels-26359/