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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 : Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:51:20 EST Baillargeon leads Stingrays swimmers to podium finish KINGMAN — The Havasu Stingrays Swim Team brought home multiple individual high point trophies and a third place team trophy at the short course season opener Andy Devine Day's Invitational. Publ.Date : Mon, 3 Oct 2011 02:06:29 -0700 Tiebreaker gives Lady Knights the Weston win LAKE HAVASU CITY — In cross country, even though up to seven run, it’s only the top five finishers for each team that are used for scoring. Unless there’s a tie. Publ.Date : Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:11:35 -0700 Patriots shutout Tigers, 56-0 BULLHEAD CITY — The Patriots were rude hosts. Arizona Charter Athletic Association 2A Bullhead City Mohave Accelerated Learning Center (1-2) blanked 1A Telesis (0-2), 56-0, in a non-conference game at Firebird Field, in Bullhead City, Friday night. Publ.Date : Fri, 9 Sep 2011 23:46:55 -0700 Havasu South bounces back in state tournament Havasu South redeemed themselves last night during their second game in the Arizona State 9-10 All Star Championship after a monumental loss opening night. Publ.Date : Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:27:47 -0700 The Way of the Dragon Two Lake Havasu Black Belt Academy students — Summer Jones, left, and Mike Anderson, right — achieved their first degree black belts in the American Taekwondo Association Songham style, Saturday. Publ.Date : Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:41:07 -0700 Collica, Dreager LHHS athletes of the year LAKE HAVASU CITY – A pair of three-sport athletes earned top honors for the year and their careers. Publ.Date : Mon, 16 May 2011 22:36:08 -0700 Yuma takes two from LHHS LAKE HAVASU CITY — LHHS head coach Larry Kiszczak was battling two opponents Tuesday — visiting Yuma and the schedule. Publ.Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:43:02 -0700 Tennis season closes for Fighting Knights SCOTTSDALE — Cameron Dukes closed out his LHHS tennis career with a first round victory in the state singles tennis playoffs before falling in the second round. Publ.Date : Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:22:15 -0700 Telesis to face Crestview Prep in quarterfinals LAKE HAVASU CITY — The Tigers and the nation’s best pickpocket can start preparing for their next opponent. Publ.Date : Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:07:01 -0700 Overall winner decided by final shoot LAKE HAVASU CITY — Mike Leshko sat on the chair, nervously watching the winds bounce clay targets across the sky. Publ.Date : Mon, 7 Feb 2011 09:38:40 -0700