Arizona Bridges – Connecting Places

How well do you know Arizona? In your many years of stay in this beautiful and picturesque state, were you able to travel and explore all that Arizona has to offer? Moreover, have you ever noticed the architectural designs of the Arizona bridges when you cross one? Arizona is not just the home of stunning desert landscapes and picturesque mountain views, it is also known for its impressive and elegantly designed bridges.

So let's hit the road and have a tour of some of the famous bridges around Arizona.

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  London Bridge

  London Bridge

Located in the Lake Havasu City, London Bridge is a reinforced concrete structure clad in the original masonry of the 1830's bridge which was brought from the city of London. The blocks then shipped overseas through the Panama Canal to California and trucked from Long Beach to Arizona. The reconstruction took 3 years and was completed in the late 1971.

London Bridge and the Lake Havasu have gained its reputation as the recreation of the Southwest because of its ideal climate, captivating scenery and beautiful mountains and azure waters of the Colorado River. Next to Grand Canyon, London Bridge is the second largest attraction in Arizona.

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  Soleri Bridge

  Soleri Bridge

Named after the famous artist, architect and philosopher Paolo Soleri, Soleri Bridge and Plaza was once a pedestrian passage and a gathering place along the Scottsdale Waterfront. The bridge demonstrates the importance of solar movement and features two steel-clad high pylons that create a shaft of light. The bridge and plaza also feature the largest assemblage of Soleri's world-famous wind bells.

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  Mill Avenue Bridge

  Mill Avenue Bridge

Just south of Scottsdale in Tempe is the Mill Avenue Bridge. The bridge is significant for both its method of construction and artistry of design. The bridge includes two rail bridges slightly downstream from the motor-traffic bridges: a railroad bridge of many decades' standing, and a new bridge to accommodate the Phoenix Light Rail System.

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  Navajo Bridge

Navajo Bridge

The Navajo Bridge is located on Highway 89A. Those traveling across the country on Highway 89A between Bitter Springs and Jacob Lake AZ arrive at two bridges similar in appearance spanning the Colorado River. These two bridges, one historic and one new, represent one of only seven land crossings of the Colorado River for 750 miles. Navajo Bridge is approximately 9 miles from the Cliff Dwellers Lodge. Aside from the Glen Canyon Dam, this is the only roadway crossing in the Grand Canyon for over 600 miles. You may also walk across the historic bridge, which offers perfect photography opportunities.

While we know about a little history and the architectural designs of some of Arizona Bridges, make sure to spare some time to visit the bridges while you can - Arizona bridges does not only connect places, it also connects us to where we truly belong.



Jane Daley, BA
Jeff Daley, PhD

Luxury Valley Homes - West USA
Mesa Real Estate Arizona
Our Luxury Valley Home Team
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6 Tips To Update Your Living Room

   Article Written by Tricia Underwood
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Your living room looks good and incredibly hip—if you were living in the mid-90s. Whatever date it harks back to, it is desperately in need of some updating. While you may think this is going to be a huge ordeal that will break the bank, there are a number of ways to modernize your living room easily and without spending a grip of money that you can’t necessarily afford to spend. This way, your home can evolve with the times, helping you to be happier when you are in it. From custom window blinds to dressing up with some new drapes, check out these six tips below.

6 Tips To Update Your Living Room

GET A NEW RUG

The rug that you have had in your living room over the last decade plus needs to be changed out. This doesn’t mean you need to throw it away, but it’s probably riddled with dust, among other interesting things, and it needs to be removed and heavily cleaned. This will help alleviate some of the subtle mustiness in the living room. You may want to try the living room without a rug at first, to see if it frees the room up. Or just get a new rug that still matches the furniture, but allows the feeling in the room to go in a completely different direction.

CONSIDER ANIMAL PRINT

A touch of animal print goes a long way in a living room, adding a subtle exotic flare to the décor in the room. Consider getting a few animal print pillows or having a cushion of that single chair few people sit in reupholstered in animal print. Don’t go overboard, as that will look tacky. Just a few touches of animal print here and there will do the trick.

BUY NEW DRAPES

Those old drapes over the windows in your living room are definitely due for a change. Drapes change almost as regularly as fashion it seems, so the minute you update these drapes, the better the entire living room will feel. To dress up the blinds and windows do a little research online for companies who focus on windows. Scope out draperies and good deals on this front, making sure you are getting what you need to fit your budget and style.

REARRANGE THE FURNITURE

Get your feng shui on and start by moving your couch and other seats off the wall to the middle of the room, so that the living room seems bigger and more airy then before. Get a flat screen television and hang it on the wall, allowing you to get rid of or move whatever piece of furniture it was sitting upon. This all may entail drawing the furniture closer together or even getting rid of some pieces of furniture, which you may quietly dread. However, the new layout will make the living room feel new almost immediately.

REPAINT THE WALLS

Move everything out of the room and repaint the walls. This will be a bigger job then you may have originally planned, however it will be like cleaning a nice car that has been in desperate need of a wash. That fresh paint and new color will make you feel like you have a clean slate and then you can rearrange the furniture when you move it back into the newly painted room.

MIX AND MATCH TEXTURES

Find different textures you like and mix and match them throughout your living room. Switch out identical pillows with pillows that are made out of different materials and are different colors. Try a tweed rug, wooden side tables and a metal coffee table. While this may be risky, as it may feel like there are too many different materials going on, once you get it right, you won’t tire of your refreshed living room for a while.

Tricia studied journalism and fell in love with the entertainment sector. She is never seen without her camera, her iPhone (back-up camera!), or her pug.

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