Glendale Information

Established in 1892, Glendale retains much of its turn-of-the-20th-century charm. A tree-lined town square, red brick sidewalks and gaslights form an appropriate setting for the abundance of antique shops around shady Murphy Park in the city's historic downtown. Cerreta Candy Company, about half a mile east of Murphy Park at 5345 W. Glendale Ave., provides behind-the-scenes guided tours of its candy- and chocolate-making operations; phone (623) 930-9000.

In a more modern vein, Glendale also is home to Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management and the jet fighter wing at Luke Air Force Base.