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About Lake Havasu City Arizona

Robert P. McCulloch, Sr. brought the lake to western Arizona in 1958. He was flying over the Southwest looking for a outboard motor testing site when he spotted Lake Havasu, which was formed when Parker Dam was completed 1938.

McCulloch landed his plane at the abandoned Army Air Corps landing strip and rest camp which had been constructed on the eastern shores of Lake Havasu during World War II. He determined this was the ideal spot to set up his testing station for his outboard motors, so he purchased this 3500 acres of land at Pittsburgh Point which is still known as Site Six.

In 1964, McCulloch purchased 26 square miles of property in western Arizona (at a cost of $73.47 per acre) which was to become Lake Havasu City. It was the largest single tract of land ever sold in the state.

At the time, there were no buildings or paved roads in the area. Mr. McCulloch built a 100-unit mobile home park at Site Six to house his workers. The Best Western and the Nautical Inn were the first motels. There was no post office, no radio or even TV. Gradually, businesses came and homes were built.

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The Famous London Bridge

When the London Bridge was put up for auction by the City of London, Mr. McCulloch needed a bridge to link the mainland of Lake Havasu City with an island that would be formed by dredging a channel to Thompson Bay to help with the bay's water quality.

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McCulloch placed the winning bid for the London Bridge in 1968, which was $2,460,000. How did he arrive at this figure? The first question was how much it would cost London to cut the granite so it could be used again. The figure McCulloch and C. V. Wood, Jr. came up with was $1,200,000, so they doubled that amount for their bid. Since McCulloch and Wood thought someone else might figure this same amount, they added another $60,000 which was $1,000 for each year of McCulloch's age - 60. The foundation stone of the London Bridge was laid in Lake Havasu City in 1968, and it was completed and dedicated on October 10, 1971.

Lake Havasu is a National Hotspot for Boating, Hiking and Special events

Lake Havasu City has become a “Special Events Mecca.” Near-perfect weather facilitates many special events in Lake Havasu City. Annual events such as the Skat-Trak World Championships (the culmination of the professional personal watercraft tour), the Relics and Rods Run to the Sun (a pre-1960 specialty street rod car show), and the Winter-blast Western Pyrotechnics Convention and Fireworks Show attract avid audiences.

Lake Havasu is also famous for it's boating and fishing opportunities and events. But, there is another aspect of this beautiful desert oaisis that more and more people are discovering every year. ...

Lake Havasu also has some of the most scenic and exhilarating hiking trails in the country.
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Hiking Trails in Lake Havasu City Arizona

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Current Lake Havasu News

 

Current Lake Havasu Local News Updated : Thu, 17 May 2012 17:51:32 EDT Man wins grocery shopping spree Bob Wilson wanted cheese. That was the first grocery aisle he headed down Saturday morning during his two-minute shopping spree at Bashas’ Grocery Store. Publ.Date : Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:23:49 -0700 Knights finish 2nd at London Bridge Invitational LAKE HAVASU CITY — The Fighting Knights’ Blake Bradley had a second strong round in a row and Nick Lawrence and Michael Wrona kept pace to help the Knights take second at their home tournament. Publ.Date : Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:43:25 -0700 LHHS' Ryan, Smith tops at annual Watermelon Run LAKE HAVASU CITY — Lake Havasu High School assistant cross country coach John Ryan said his youngest daughter, Lynsey, can brag on an accomplishment none of her older siblings were able to match. Publ.Date : Fri, 9 Sep 2011 23:46:55 -0700 Havasu’s Goen enters Hall of Fame Darrell Goen, right, of Lake Havasu City’s Elite Martial Arts, Inc., was inducted into the Kenpo International Hall of Fame in Las Vegas by Grandmaster Al Tracy. Publ.Date : Tue, 9 Aug 2011 23:19:24 -0700 Two more players join Havasu FC LAKE HAVASU CITY — A pair of Ghana national midfielders — one who calls Anchorage, Alaska home and the other a former British prospect — are the next players to join Havasu FC. Publ.Date : Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:02:34 -0700 Havasu Pony All-Stars ready to hit the road The Lake Havasu City 2011 Pony All-Star Team is headed to Scottsdale this weekend to compete in the West Region State Tournament July 1-3. Publ.Date : Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:17:06 -0700 Lady Knights split with Criminals LAKE HAVASU CITY — It was déjà vu all over again Tuesday at Lake Havasu High School. Publ.Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:43:02 -0700 3 Broncs earns all-region soccer honors Two Broncs were named Arizona Interscholastic Association 2010-11 3A-1A West All-Region first team in soccer, and another PHS player named an honorable mention. Diego Frausto, shown here dribbling the ball, led the Broncs with 20 goals and two assists. Alfonso Lamas (11) was next for the Broncs with 11 goals and seven assists. Earning honorable mention was Parker defender Isidro Lamas, Yuma Catholic, Wellton Antelope and Goodyear Estrella Foothills also had three players named to the 3A-1A West All-Region team while Wickenburg had two. Player of the Year was Yuma Catholic’s Kody King and Coach of the year was Estrella Foothills’ Joe Rhoades. Publ.Date : Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:06:31 -0700 Broncs open basketball playoffs on the road PARKER — The Broncs will have to be road warriors if they want to win a state title. Publ.Date : Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:18:10 -0700 Lady Knights frustrate, fall to Sidewinders in soccer LAKE HAVASU CITY — The game didn’t go as a win for the Lady Knights, but they did get in the Sidewinders’ heads. Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:06:41 -0700