The 1882 Arizona Canal Company project brought water to Glendale and with water came farms, ranches and people. The 1890’s saw an explosion of growth including the Santa Fe Railroad. By the time WW I broke out, Glendale was in a position to provide food and cotton to the war effort.
The City continued to grow and now the city is quite large geographically. Want a quick overview of Glendale? The City of Glendale put together this video. And click here for the main City of Glendale website.