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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
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The Ancient Sonoran Desert Poeple

Paul Coze Painting

Ancient Sonoran Desert irrigation canal construction.

Click on the image to learn more about the the Ancient Sonoran Desert people who successfully farmed the Sonoran Desert for over one thousand years and built the Casa Grande.

 
Important Historic Figures

Important Historic Figures

Learn about the historic figures who contributed to the understanding and preservation of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
Painting the protective roof in 2003.  

Did You Know?
The metal roof structure above the Casa Grande was constructed in 1932 at a cost of almost $28,000. Maintenance of the roof structure includes painting it every 15-20 years. It was last painted in 2003 at a cost of over $100,000.

Last Updated: October 08, 2009 at 14:39 EST