Front view of falls on Arizona Canal, trees and rocks. William J. Murphy owned the land by the canal and planted numerous trees and orchards to reinforce the beauty of the area. He set in motion the development of the Ingleside Club resort on the grounds of what today are the Scottsdale Condominiums at 61st Street and Indian School Road. The recreational activities ended in 1902 when a hydroelectric plant was built over the waterfall. By 2003, through cooperation of Phoenix, SRP and the Phoenix Art Commission, the plant was reopened and made available to residents and visitors as a neighborhood gathering place. . . Because of the decision of William J. Murphy to let the falls remain, we can enjoy them today. (Jim McAllister, Scottsdale Republic, April 22, 2010)
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