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The modern history of Chandler started In 1891 when Dr. Alexander John Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon for the territory of Arizona, bought 80 acres of land from the federal government south of Mesa in the Salt River Valley. Dr. Chandler studied the relatively new science of irrigation engineering and was instrumental in building an early system of canals in what was then arid desert land.

On May 17, 1912, Dr. Chandler opened Chandler for business, selling real estate to potential residents and landowners. Excursion trains on the newly completed Arizona Eastern Railroad brought 300 speculators who spent $50,000 for land that day.

The town then consisted of three wooden shacks -- the town site office, a dining hall and the Morrison Grocery. There was also a billboard marking the site of the elegant future Hotel San Marcos. Dr. Chandler envisioned the city as a popular tourist and visitor destination.

In recent years, Chandler's borders have been expanded and the population has boomed -- from 30,000 in 1980 to about 220,000 today. The economic base of Chandler is very diversified. While agriculture is still a vital economic base, Chandler now enjoys a strong electronics and manufacturing sector.

Today, Chandler is a vibrant twenty-first century community surging in growth, hopes and ambition. With businesses relocating facilities and families relocating as well, Chandler, Arizona is recognized as one of the fastest growing communities in America.

Chandler is located in Maricopa County southeast of the City of Phoenix. Chandler's Historic Downtown District starts at Arizona Avenue south of Chandler Boulevard. The Historic District is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown Chandler dates to 1912. The Historic Downtown district offers antique shops and many unique arts and craft shops and stores. The City of Chandler is proud of its historic heritage, and celebrates it with some of the finest art galleries, museums, community festivals and popular events in the Southwest.

The City of Chandler official website can be found at www.Chandleraz.org
The site is designed to be the Internet Gateway to the services, facilities, sights, sounds, attractions, and cultural traditions of one of Arizona's fastest growing communities. Information about the City of Chandler including government services, recreation and other valuable information about Chandler can be found on the site. The City of Chandler web site provides service to residents, and visitors across the world interested in learning more about the City of Chandler, Arizona.

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce serves this East Valley city. With many new residents moving to Chandler, Chandler businesses are growing and opening at a phenomenal pace. Supporting strong economics and business growth in Chandler is a core value of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce gives businesses access to powerful local resources including networking events, legislative advocacy, promotional opportunities and publicity for Chandler businesses. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce website can be found at http://www.chandlerchamber.com

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