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Within hours of the California Zephyr train’s Silver Horizon railcar being placed at its new home in January, there was speculation it might be...

The City of Maricopa and the Maricopa Historical Society have partnered to relocate the iconic California Zephyr railcar Silver Horizon to a new location...

A Maricopa icon was moved one step closer toward its new home Tuesday at the Maricopa City Council Meeting. Council approved a measure which will...

The California Zephyr railcar received a serious scanning Friday. Maricopan Patrick Ramirez, a journeyman plumber and a computer-aided design (CAD) and laser-scanning instructor with UA...

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure to transfer the ownership of the California Zephyr railcar to the Maricopa Historical Society. ...

The Maricopa Historical Society announced the Nov. 14 historic tour of Maricopa’s California Zephyr from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Amtrak station. There...

Completion after years of restoration work on the city’s Silver Horizon rail car is, well, on the horizon.   InMaricopa got a sneak peek on...

As a councilmember, I recently had discussions with our city manager, deputy city manager for public safety, and emergency manager regarding concerns about train...

The majestic, silver car with domed roof evokes memories of the glory days of luxury train service — the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s —...

 An art-filled weekend across the city ended Monday morning with two more wild horses moving into Heritage Park. One of the works is visible...

Pat Brock, the longtime Maricopa educator and historian who died in August at the age of 80, would have been a bit uncomfortable with...

A community pool once sat just north of where the Silver Horizon Zephyr railcar now sits. The Zephyr railcar came to Maricopa in 2000...

Last year, on March 18, City Manager Rick Horst unveiled an arts initiative called “Maricopa Wild Horses," Ten sculptures of horses decorated by local...

The renovation of one of Maricopa’s most iconic historical landmarks, the Silver Horizon rail car, is progressing – with a milestone coming soon. Paul Shirk,...

With the recent opening of the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center, renovation of its former space will result in new headquarters for a number...

When the city of Maricopa set out a couple of years ago to build a bigger library, the focus was more than books. Sure, there...

By Bob McGovern and Kyle Norby For years, the train tracks passing through town were the go-to excuse for many Maricopa students looking to delay...

The former Pershing Street, now Main Street, is undergoing a transformation, and it’s only a small part of overall changes planned for one of...

With its windows removed for a special project, the vintage Silver Horizons railcar from the California Zephyr was left vulnerable to upcoming winds, dust...

While Maricopa Historical Society canceled or postponed much of its spring events as a precaution against COVID-19, it has quietly continued some programs, such...

At War: Fresh-faced WAVES recruit did her part After the United States declared war on Japan in 1941, Mary Francis Holmes Abrahams was just 16....

Some history stories, a silent auction, and catered meal and more drew a crowd to Maricopa Historical Society's first Tales & Treasures supper at...

The City of Maricopa has been filling in the pool at the former Rotary Park as part of the plans to re-use the space...

Ever see a Zephyr fly? Thursday, one actually did in Maricopa. Maricopa’s vintage California Zephyr streamline passenger car was moved down Casa Grande-Maricopa Highway to...

Ever see a Zephyr fly? Thursday, one actually did in Maricopa. Maricopa’s vintage California Zephyr streamline passenger car was moved down Casa Grande-Maricopa Highway to...

Placing rails from 1946-47, city crews prepared for next week's moving of the Silver Horizon California Zephyr Friday morning to the former Rotary Park. The...

The city of Maricopa’s Arts Task Force met Wednesday to discuss plans for the formation of an official committee for preserving and promoting the...

A Maricopa icon officially became part of the Maricopa Historical Society’s inventory Saturday.  The famed Zephyr railcar was added to the Maricopa Historical Society’s list of assets at a breakfast...

The historic California Zephyr railcar (right) makes its 2001 debut in Maricopa and is greeted by a modern Amtrak train (left). The railcar, which...

The Maricopa Historical Society is seeking public input to help determine the fate of one of their recently acquired icons – the California Zephyr...