PHOENIXHistoric Legend City in PhoenixLegend City was a theme park that operated between Phoenix and Tempe from 1963 until 1983. It was torn down to make way for Salt River Project corporate offices. This photo was taken around 1969.The RepublicLegend City opens to the public. Admission is $3 for adults; $2.25 for kids, and includes all rides.The RepublicJune 29, 1963: Advertising executive Louis Crandall (right) created Legend City from 87 acres in the Papago Park area. The other man's identity is unknown.The RepublicAdvertising executive Louis Crandall (right) created Legend City from 87 acres in the Papago Park area. The other man's identity is unknown.The RepublicLegend City in 1963.The RepublicLos Latinos play at Legend City in June 1963.The RepublicThe Lagoon area Legend City in 1963.The RepublicLegend City Railroad Bridge in 1963.The RepublicLegend City installation of Iron Horse in 1963.The RepublicIron Horse train at Legend City in 1963.The RepublicMay 1963: Test run of coal-powered locomotive. Motorists on East Washington Street stop their cars to gawk.The RepublicThe Iron Horse Train in Legend City, May 1963.The Republic1912 model Car Ride from Legend City in 1963.The RepublicThe Circle at Legend City in May 1963.The RepublicThe Lagoon Stage at Legend City in May 1963.The RepublicLegend City with Phoenix Stadium under construction in the foreground.The RepublicLegend City boat cruise in March 1964.The RepublicThe Iron Horse Train in Legend City, May 1966.The RepublicMay 1968: The Frontier Funland company, owned by U-Haul founder Sam Shoen, buys Legend City for just under $1 million. It reopens May 3, 1969. John Muessle, the new manager, tells the Republic the city has grown enough to support the park.The RepublicJune 30, 1973: A log ride -described as a rollercoaster on the water - opens .The RepublicAug. 10, 1977: Esther Urbalijo, 12, is killed when the door on the Zipper ride flies open and she falls 60 feet to the ground. Her 15-year-old sister, Inez, is injured. The family would be awarded $1.3 million in a lawsuit.The RepublicDec. 5, 1977: Some Western-themed false-front buildings catch fire. Tempe Fire Department says it suspects arson.The RepublicTurvey Mansion at Legend City in 1978.The RepublicApril 17, 1982: After fire rips through an abandoned ride, a Tempe Fire battalion chief says the park is a fire hazard.The RepublicJune 13, 1983: Salt River Project announces deal to buy land for expansion.The RepublicAerial view of the Legend City as construction begins on a new corporate headquarters for SRP in 1986.The RepublicSept. 4, 1983: Legend City closes its gates for the last time on.The RepublicThe Salt River Project headquarters now cover the grounds of Legend City in the Papago Park area. Legend City was open from 1963-82 and was the only Amusement Park in the history of Phoenix.The RepublicThe location of the entrance to Legend City is now covered by the Western Refining building at 1250 West Washington Street in Tempe.The Republic