Miami’s Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum celebrates its 100th anniversary this month and is preparing to celebrate what has become a centerpiece of the town’s identity. The building that started out as a segregated school has become a gathering place for celebrations and festivals, but is also one of …
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The Rural Policy Forum, hosted by Local First Arizona, is one of the premier conferences in the state, bringing together a host of people working in diverse fields for the betterment of rural communities. The success of this conference stems partly from the “deep bench” they draw from, and …
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A former journalist finds her niche as a research assistant for Bullion Plaza Museum Lee Ann Powers’ desk is littered with stacks of papers and books. On the wall, there’s a corkboard cluttered with notices and what look like to-do lists, one on top of the other …
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How do museums maintain relevance and cover operating expenses when patrons are not allowed inside their buildings? When the coronavirus hit, businesses around the world were forced to close to prevent the spread of the disease. Public spaces like museums were included in the closures and about 85,000 institutions (90% …
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If you’ve lived in the area any length of time, no doubt you’ve heard of Andy Hall. His name appears on the plaque under the Hanging Tree on Broad Street. In August of 1882, while working as a Wells Fargo messenger, Hall was killed in the line of duty at …
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MIAMI- Water, water, water everywhere…and hopefully at least a drop to drink for these and future generations! The grand opening of the Smithsonian exhibit of Water/Ways is set for 6 pm Friday, Sept. 21 at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum in Miami. Former Congressman Ed Pastor will be …
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It may be hard to believe that the hulking piece of machinery now on display at Bullion Plaza Museum was once praised by Thomas Edison as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World” and inspired John Hendel writing for The Atlantic magazine that, “…to embark on Linotype – was to embark …
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MIAMI- Lighting the way for opportunity, the new perimeter and stadium lights recently installed at Bullion Plaza Museum, will further enhance Miami’s crown jewel. The lights are phase one of a larger plan to bring an amphitheater to this location. As a result of a collective effort by Miami Genesis Economic …
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Miami, Arizona will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this month and on Saturday, March 10th, the Miami Centennial Committee has planned a gala line up of events inside Bullion Plaza Museum‘s gymnasium to ring in the next 100 years. Activities will include a dedication of a new lighting project at the museum, …
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PHOENIX, Ariz. — Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials announced a $7,835.00 Brownfields Grant award to the town of Miami, Ariz., to help the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum expand its exhibits by making use of the basement of its historic building located at 150 North Plaza Circle. Current …
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