In celebration of "Bike to Work Day," please enjoy this 1978 Arizona Bikeways' booklet promoting bicycling in Arizona, published by the Arizona Department of Transportation. ow.ly/R8yY50IY7vl

Arizona, have you heard of the terms Issei and Nissei? Issei were first generation immigrants from Japan whereas Nissei were 2nd generation immigrants from Japan who were given birth-right citizenship. Image courtesy of the Poston Community Alliance. #AAPIHeritageMonth

Hachiro Onuki was the first Japanese person to arrive in Phoenix in 1886. He is also one of the founding members of the Phoenix Illuminating Gas and Electric Company. #AAPIHeritageMonth youtu.be/M3IS7kNic50

Today we remember and honor the fallen military personnel of the United States armed forces. In observance of the holiday, the Capitol Museum will be closed. #MemorialDay2022

It is always an honor hosting the Phoenix Sister Cities Taipei Committee. Come check out the Year of the Tiger Exhibit, here through the end of June!

Starting Monday, June 6, the Capitol Museum will be switching to summer hours!

When in doubt, strike a pose and take a photo! Image circa early 1900s and courtesy of ASU Library.

Any guesses as to where this location might be? (Hint: it’s on the polaroid)

On this day in Arizona history, the one and only Elvis Presley performed at the state fairgrounds. Here’s an advertisement for his show in 1956.

Arizona, did you know that ASU was originally called the “Territorial Normal School at Tempe”? The school opened in 1886 and was the first institution of higher education to open in Arizona. It contained four classroom buildings and 33 students upon its creation.

The front side of Arizona Capitol Building has gone through several changes over the years. These photos depict just some of its alterations over time – courtesy of Brad Hall.

Washington and 1st Avenue looked quite different in old-time Phoenix. The photos depict looking east.

In need of a car? Maybe one of these advertisements has what you’re looking for!

If you’re a longtime resident of Arizona, you’ve probably heard of the McCulloch Brothers. They were known for their commercial photography business. Here are some photos of their studio – courtesy of ASU Library.

This photo shows a Phoenix firetruck and firemen from 1939 – courtesy of ASU Library.

The O’Connell Brothers Automobile Repair Shop was well known established in the early-mid 20th century of Phoenix. Photos circa, 1941 and courtesy of ASU Library.

The Santa Fe, Prescott, and Phoenix Railway was a carrier railroad that began operation in 1891. In 1911, it merged into the California, Arizona and Santa Fe Railway, which was a subsidiary of the Santa Fe Railway. Images circa, 1940s and courtesy of ASU Library.

Before Arizona had the light rail, we had streetcars! The streetcars seen here are driving through downtown Phoenix in 1945 - courtesy of ASU Library.

The Museum will be closed this coming Monday, January 2 and Thursday, January 5.

Access to Arizona Capitol Museum exhibits will be limited after 11 a.m. on Monday, January 9. Regular access will resume Tuesday, January 10.