Author: Mike Adams

Desert to Destination: Page, AZ (Then & Now)

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This video explores the history and present-day reality of Page, Arizona. I grew up in Page during the 1960s – the years when Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell were under construction, and I share personal memories from that time.

My co-host Cindy Stafford, a current Page resident, provides updates on what’s happening in the town today. Using archival images throughout, the video concludes with an aerial tour spanning 1958–1973, offering a rare look at how Page emerged from a barren desert to become a destination in just over a decade.

The book recommended in this video:
The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon – https://a.co/d/6fdkVeu

Upcoming: A Livestream Aerial Tour of Mid-1960s Page Arizona With Q&A and Live Chat

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I’ll be going live on YouTube Saturday, June 7th with an aerial tour of mid-1960s Page with live chat and Q&A. I hope you can join me for this detailed livestream with Q&A in what I hope is the first of many. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7th at 10AM Arizona Time, 1PM Eastern Time for a detailed look at Page Arizona in the mid-1960s.

The Upper and Lower Water Treatment Plants

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Did you know there was a water treatment plant located in Glen Canyon, downstream of Glen Canyon Dam that served the water needs of Page Arizona until the water treatment plant that currently serves Page was completed? I have photographic evidence so let’s talk about this riveting topic!

Upcoming Presentation 11-18-22

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Courtesy of The Canyon Club of Page, Arizona, I’ll be giving a presentation through photos on the beginnings of Glen Canyon Dam on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Courtyard Marriott in Page, Arizona. A social is planned for 6:00 PM followed by my presentation at 7:00 PM. This short video is a small sample of what’s ahead. If you’re in the area, I hope to see you there!

Bringing the Past Into The Present – A Promotional Video for My Upcoming Presentation

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I have been invited by the Canyon Club of Page Arizona to speak about my time growing up in Page during the construction of Glen Canyon Dam and the early years of the (then) town of Page. I will be presenting a large number of photos from that time that have come to me over the years and talking about many of the details in each one. In addition, I will be reflecting on my time living in Page from 1960-1985.

If you’ve followed my website, https://mikesdamphotojournal.com – you’re already aware of some of the photos I have shared there. But I have many more that I’ll be talking about as well. There will be plenty of time for Q&A and for those in attendance to share their memories of each photo of that era gone by.

This casual evening is being held at the Page Marriott beginning at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 30th, 2021. There is no charge for admission and an electronic copy of my presentation will be available afterward for attendees who want a copy. This video is a short promotional I put together in advance of that evening.

My 2017 Interview with Arizona Highways

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Early 1960s aerial view of Page Arizona

Arizona Highways reached out to me a few years ago for an interview regarding this site and what’s going on here. Back then the address of my site was pageaz.org. I still own that address and all the links to it still work but forward here, to Mike’s Dam Photo Journal. You can read the interview here:

-Enjoy!

The Amazing Glen Canyon Dam Footbridge

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This is one of the clearest photos of the footbridge I’ve seen. This footbridge was just upstream from the dam. This is looking toward the Page side of the canyon. Click image to zoom in. You’ll see people coming toward you at the other end of the bridge, and the small parking area on that side of the canyon. There was also a small parking lot behind the photographer. You can see remnants of that parking lot on Google Earth. That area is closed to public access now.

Then The Rains Came

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Source: The LeGate Family. The back reads, “Main road after a severe rain.”

This looks like US 89 south of Page before it was paved. The sign closest to the camera reads,

“Salesmen, Solicitors, peddlers. You must have a permit before canvassing residents of Page Ariz. See USBR Ranger on duty.”

I can’t read the other sign. Click to enlarge and check out the detail.

Late 1950s Aerial Tour of Page Arizona

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I have a couple really cool aerial shots to share with you in this video, along with a “Then and Now” comparison.