Contact: Brent Murphree
President
Maricopa Historical Society
602-810-1171
Press Release
Maricopa Zephyr Open to Public February 18
Maricopa, AZ - The Maricopa Historical Society announces the February 18. 2012 historic tour of Amtrak’s Maricopa Zephyr from 10 AM until 2 PM.
"This is a great way to help celebrate Arizona’s Centennial," says Patricia Brock, Past President of the Maricopa Historical Society.
The California Zephyr's Silver Horizon dome car, one of Maricopa’s most identifiable landmarks, is located at the corner of hwy 347 and the Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway.
The Silver Horizon was part of the famous California Zephyr domes and streamliners that charmed the American people for more than 20 years. The dome car was built for the California Zephyr passenger line, which operated from 1949 until 1970.
Before moving to Maricopa the car was used in a scene from the movie Pearl Harbor starring Matt Damon which was released in 2001.
The car was moved to Maricopa in 2000 and used as a ticket office for the Amtrak station. The ticket office was later moved to a larger space but the Zephyr has remained as the landmark for Maricopa station.
The event will open with a presentation from Brent Murphree, president of the Maricopa Historical Society at promptly 10 AM. Maricopa historian Pat Brock and City Manager Brenda Fischer will also speak.
Following the presentation, participants will tour the lower coach and upper observation deck, as well as a display of artifacts from Maricopa’s rich history.
Maricopa Historical Society calendars and Images of America: Maricopa will be on sale. There will be a number of raffle items as well.
The Maricopa Historical Society is dedicated to informing and inspiring all people to make history a part of their lives by presenting exhibits, programs and publications that bring history alive; collecting materials that tell the story of the Maricopa area and its people; educating people of all ages; and creating a sense of identity and community.
For more information, please contact:
Brenda Hermanson
480-250-9085
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