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Are you doing a wax museum in your class? Here are some resources for local historical figures.
Arbuckle Family- Early Chandler family
Eddie Basha, Jr.- Entrepreneur, grocer
Najeeby Basha- Businesswoman, philanthropist
Dr. AJ Chandler- Founder and entrepreneur, City of Chandler
Edwards Family- Early Chandler family
Zora Folley- Professional boxer
Olive Goodykoontz- Teacher, Relief aid worker in post-war Germany
Ernest Karkula- World War II veteran
Norman Knox- Farmer, developer at Chandler Airport
Raul Navarrete- Mayor, City of Chandler (first Hispanic mayor in Chandler)
Coy Payne- Mayor, City of Chandler (first African American mayor in Arizona)
George T. Peabody- founder, Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Arizona's first 4-H Club
Arthur Price- Lawyer, founder, City of Chandler
John Quarty- San Marcos Hotel manager
Grace Robinson- San Marcos Hotel manager
Jay Tibshraeny- Mayor, City of Chandler
Eddie Wilson- Athlete, Chandler High School, professional football player
Frank Lloyd Wright- Architect, worked with Dr. Chandler
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