By Melissa Rosequist | Paradise Valley Independent
An official program to recognize, preserve and honor historical aspects embedded within the Town of Paradise Valley is becoming a reality — after being proposed by a local resident.
The town was incorporated in 1961, but desert-dwellers were calling the Town of Paradise Valley home long before that.
The town is comprised of several types of homes of all ages — from mid-century houses, ranches and Mediterranean homes — but the ones with special stories behind their walls are the most unique.
Coined the Town of Paradise Valley Historic Property Recognition Program, town resident Doug Jorden thought of the idea after being inspired by his own home, which he believed to be of historical relevance. While other municipalities have historic recognition programs, this one is on a volunteer-only basis and doesn’t include any requirements, Mr. Jorden says.
