A little history lesson

Unfortunately this has not been a good week for me. I have been sick as a dog the last 3 days and I ended up having to call in yesterday and today. I absolutely hate calling in sick because it puts a strain on my co-workers but I could barely get out of bed to make a sandwich. Since I have been sick I don't have much to write about in this weeks blog so I thought that I would share the long and little known history of the Wigwam Resort. Below is what is posted on Wigwamresort.com:

When Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company discovered that long-staple cotton extended the life of the tire, the company purchased 16,000 acres of Arizona land in 1916 to begin cultivating cotton. The Wigwam is one of the most lasting accomplishments of the early cotton ranch development. The first building on the site was established in 1918 by sales representatives supplying equipment to the ranchers, and was known as the "Organization House." Many of the guests staying on business suggested that it would be a great place to spend a winter vacation. Goodyear executives, who were occasionally accompanied by their families when visiting the farming operations, agreed, and on Thanksgiving Day in 1929 "The Wigwam" officially opened its doors as a guest ranch with enough rooms for 24 guests. A portion of the original structure remains as the cornerstone of The Wigwam's authenticity and southwestern charm.

Also, here are some pictures of what the resort looked like back then as well as current pictures. If you would like to see more old and new pictures, follow this link: http://wigwamresort.com/photo-video-tours.html