The coumity was founded by M.C.O. the idea was to build a full multi class community. All the construction was to unique. Giving large and Small Family Construction and equal opportunity to build and make money. After awhile larger construction corporations were allowed in and large-scale development was on its way with Sun Ridge canyon. I moved to Fountainhills in 1981 our home is a modest 3 bedroom 2 barh no pool. We do have Luxury Views. It is block construction built by a small family contractor. Before they started building with Styrofoam and Chicken wire. Sad day when we got "California construction " in Arizona.
Thanks for this bit of history... There can't be many people still in FH for as long as you've been there! The "California" style construction took over when the brick masons organized a strike. Instead of negotiating with them they changed building styles to what we see today... wood frame with stucco.
There's still many awesome little gems available in the town. It's awesome seeing things grow. Times definitely have changed. Acceptance can be difficult. Our family moved to Fountainhills when I was 17. 61 now. Mom worked at the Community Bank. She knew all the builders. Unique time.
The coumity was founded by M.C.O. the idea was to build a full multi class community. All the construction was to unique. Giving large and Small Family Construction and equal opportunity to build and make money. After awhile larger construction corporations were allowed in and large-scale development was on its way with Sun Ridge canyon.
I moved to Fountainhills in 1981 our home is a modest 3 bedroom 2 barh no pool. We do have Luxury Views. It is block construction built by a small family contractor. Before they started building with Styrofoam and Chicken wire. Sad day when we got "California construction " in Arizona.
Thanks for this bit of history... There can't be many people still in FH for as long as you've been there! The "California" style construction took over when the brick masons organized a strike. Instead of negotiating with them they changed building styles to what we see today... wood frame with stucco.
There's still many awesome little gems available in the town. It's awesome seeing things grow. Times definitely have changed. Acceptance can be difficult. Our family moved to Fountainhills when I was 17. 61 now. Mom worked at the Community Bank. She knew all the builders. Unique time.
I always thought Fountain hills was North Scottsdale on steroids 😂
More like NE Scottsdale - and definitely a different vibe/landscape!