1939
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Built for Arizona
Construction began on a western town set in the Arizona desert.
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A LEGENDARY JOURNEY
ā1940sā1960s
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Hollywood's Favorite
Featured in films and television shows. A backdrop for legends.
1970sā1990s
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Open to the Public
Welcomed visitors each year. Memories were made.
1995
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A Devastating Fire
A catastrophic fire destroyed much of the town. But the spirit lived on.
TODAY
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A Crossroads
The future of Old Tucson is at risk. With your help, it can be saved.
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A PLACE STEEPED IN HISTORY
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These walls have seen it all... and they still have stories to tell.
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FILMS & TV THAT MADE HISTORY HERE
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ARIZONA
The film that built Old Tucson.
RIO BRAVO
Classic Western
THE HIGH CHAPARRAL
Hit TV Series
LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE
Beloved TV Series
YOUNG GUNS II
Modern Western
THREE AMIGOS!
Cult Classic
TOMBSTONE
Western Legend
WHY IT MATTERS
Old Tucson is more than wood, adobe, and dusty streets.
It's a living piece of American film history.
It represents creativity, hard work, western heritage,
and the stories that shaped how the world
saw the American West.
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THE WEST ISN'T JUST A PLACE.
IT'S A WAY OF LIFE.
THE PRESERVATION EFFORT
A dedicated group of present and former Old Tucson employees and community members are working to help preserve one of America's most iconic western movie locations.
To learn more about their mission, current progress, and additional ways to help, visit their official website.
PRESERVATION WEBSITE ā
Together, we can keep the spirit of the West alive
for future generations.
YOU CAN HELP TODAY
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Not everyone can volunteer or make a large donation.
Purchasing a Help Save Old Tucson shirt is another
way to show your support and help spread awareness.
Every shirt contributes $5 toward supporting
the preservation mission.
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FOUNDING INVESTOR SHIRT
Become a part of history with our exclusive Founding Investor shirt.
For those who want to do even more.
This campaign is intended to raise awareness and contribute to
ongoing preservation efforts. For official updates and project
information, please visit the preservation group's website.
