A history of San Paso

[N106 10]

Table of Contents

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Update 1: Introduction to San Paso (1870)

Update 2: A Brief Tour (1871)

Update 3: Walk-along (1872)

Update 4: Jones Ranch (1873)

Update 5: Business growth (1874)

Update 6: Slow progress (1875)

Update 7: The Main Street Bridge (1877)

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Update 8: End of an era (1879)

Update 9: Trains and Gold (1880)

Update 10: Beginning of a Boom (1881)

10th Update Special

Update 11: The first architects (1882)

Update 12: San Paso in the Wild West (1883)

Update 13: Heavy Growth (1884)

Update 14: The Buggy Ride of '84

Update 15: Government in San Paso (1885)

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Update 16: Early churches (1885)

Update 17: Wooden San Paso (1886)

Update 18: The Great Fire (1887)

Update 19: Insurance failure (1887)

Update 20: Rebuilding begins (1887)

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Update 21: San Paso Rebuilt (1888)

Update 22: Introducing 5 new characters (1889)

Update 23: Full Recovery (1890)

Update 24: Eastern Ideas (1891)

Update 25: The Modern City (1892)

25th Update Special

Update 26: Taming the River (1893)

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Update 27: The American City (1894)

Update 28: The Architecture of San Paso (1895)

Update 29: City planning in San Paso (1896)

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Update 30: Beginnings of Urban San Paso (1897)

Update 31: Paved Roads (1898)

Update 32: The First Skyscraper (1899)

Update 33: Turn of the Century (1900)

Update 34: City Planning- 1870-present

Update 35: Downtown: 1870-present

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Update 36: Transportation: 1870-present

Update 37: The tour of 1900

Update 38: The Big City (1901)

Update 39: An Old Mission (1902)

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Update 40: Continued Expansion (1903)

Update 41: New Skyscraper (1904)

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Update 42: Founding of the University of San Paso (1905)

Update 43: Carnegie Library (1906)

Update 44: Norwell-Hucks Rising (1907)

Update 45: Birth of a Skyline (1908)

Update 46: Taking a drive (1909)

Update 47: A major city (1910)

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A little change to make...

Update 48: How things have changed... (1929)

Update 49: The Great Skyscraper Sale (1929)

Update 50: Tourism and Education (1930)

50th update special!

Update 51: University of San Paso (1931)

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Update 52: Oasis Resort (1932)

Update 53: Paved Roads (1933)

Update 54: Canals and Palm Parkway (1934)

Update 55: Hamilton, Arizona (1935)

Update 56: Riverton, Arizona (1936)

Update 57: Washington Boulevard (1937)

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Update 58: The last public works (1938)

Update 59: A newspaper (1941)

Update 60: Wartime San Paso (1942)

Update 61: War industry (1943)

Update 62: Wright Industries (1944)

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Update 63: The War ends (1945)

Update 64: Prelude to suburbia (1947)

Update 65: The First Suburb (1948)

Update 66: Parkview (1949)

Update 67: A new era (1950)

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Update 68: Tour of Central San Paso (1950)

Update 69: Tour of South San Paso (1950)

Update 70: Tour of North San Paso (1950)

Update 71: Growth over time (1950)

Update 72: Suburbia Rising (1951)

Update 73: Night Views (1952)

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Update 74: Wealthy Suburb (1953)

Update 75: The Approaching Future (1954)

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Update 76: Suburbs in all Directions (1955)

Update 77: Hamilton and Riverton (1956)

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Update 78: The I-13 freeway (1957)

Update 79: A City Spreads (1958)

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Update 80: The final update (1959)

Update 1: Introduction to San Paso

Note: This San Paso has no correlation to Liberty Valley, Jefferson, Joseph Leland, or any other aspects from previous CJ attempts.

History

In 1701, an unknown missionary founded the Mission San Paso along the San Paso River.  After native American attacks throughout the 1750s, the Presidio San Paso was built in 1762.

Between the founding of the presidio and the Gasden Purchase of 1854, the presidio and mission decayed, replaced by a tiny adobe village of a few hundred residents.

Between 1854 and today (1870), San Paso grew to 867 residents.  Wooden constructions have appeared after the civil war, and Anglos now make up a fair amount of the population.  The undefined paths of the Mexican village have been replaced by dirt streets.  A few businesses have developed.  San Paso is a beautiful small town, incorporated as a town earlier this year.  Its current mayor is Enone O'Siks.

Photographs

Every photograph I show you has been taken in the last 3 years by a local photographer.  And, there is a painting dated 1859, too.

For those of you from big cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, be aware that our business district doesn't look yours.  All we have is a few small stores lining Main Street.

I'll show you two more photos from downtown later, but I must familiarize you all with San Paso, Arizona.

Most of the streets are lined by trees.  This was a plan proposed a few years ago by a local farmer, who said that the trees would provide shade from the hot sun.

Only 2 years ago, in 1868, some residents put up fences by some of the farms in order to prevent livestock from wondering into the San Paso River.

The San Paso River, as depicted by this painting from 1859, is usually tame, though can overflow and damage a couple of farms in the spring snowmelt and the summer monsoon.

Across the San Paso River from our dusty little town is Mission Hill.  The hill is covered in junipers and pinyons, and provides a view of San Paso and the surrounding desert.

We're not quite wrapped up yet, though.  Why?  Because I've got to introduce you to business opportunities.

Business Opportunities

Lets face it.  Some people like to do business.  And, some people like to patronize businesses.  Therefore, I'm offering two local businesses for sale.  One is a general store on the corner of Main and Mission Street.

Another buyable business is a saloon.  You'll have to make sure things don't get too out of hand... the town hall is right next door.

If you're confused, I'll explain things right now.

San Paso is Interactive

Many of you are probably confused, so I'll explain things now.  Business opportunities means that you can say you want the business, say you want it.  You can own as many businesses as you want.  You might want to expand your business every 20 years to modernize.  Expansion works in which I will draw 2-view diagrams of buildings that would be large (for the time), and you can choose a design.  I release new building designs every decade.

Say if you still don't understand.

The other interactive thing is projects.  There are two types of projects.  One type is the "support" project, in which I say something like "A bridge is going to be built across the San Paso River", or "a new city hall/courthouse/train station/railroad/highway" in which all that has to happen is one person saying that they support the project, or 2 people say that they do not support the project.

The other type of project is a "planning" project.  These projects are things such as planned communities for expansion, plats, parks, golf courses, and city-wide plans.  You do not have to time this specifically, for you can work on any of these ideas at any time.

Say if you don't understand.

Comments and questions are welcome!

[dfnva 34]

Looks interesting, I'll probably lurk instead of partaking in business opportunities just because of time constraints. I like the graininess of the pictures and some of the lots you've chosen to use. I'll be interested to see how this develops into a modern city.

-Dan

[ironicepitome 0]

Hmmmmm... I'm interested in buyin that there saloon. I'll give $1 for it

[N106 10]

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dfnva: I perfectly understand, but I must make sure you know that it really is very little trouble to own a business.  All you have to do is name the business, and say that you want to expand the business every few updates.  You don't have to own a business, but it isn't much trouble.

ironicepitome: Well, I'll have to accept the offer for a few reasons.  1 is because in the early 1870s, 1 dollar was the equivilent to about 200 dolllars today.  Also, land values aren't very high.  The construction of the saloon was very cheap.  And, there is nobody else offering a higher price.  So, you've just paid 1 imaginary dollar for a saloon.  All you have to do is state the name of the saloon.

Update 2: A brief tour

I've decided to offer a tour of San Paso.  It has been a year since I first introduced this town to you.  Since then, several dozen people have moved in.  Also, 3 new businesses have opened (none of which can be purchased)  A couple of new farms have been planted.

Here is a view of downtown now.

Here is a view of east San Paso.

Here is a picture of north San Paso.

Here is an image of south San Paso.

Around San Paso is about a quarter mile of farms, followed by barren desert.  Here is an image of some of the farms.

Finally, I will show you the largest construction ever in San Paso.  About a month ago, this building was constructed.  Don't mistake it for a mansion. It is actually a boarding house for single men.  It was designed by a New York architect, and cost nearly 2,000 dollars.  It has 18 rooms for tenants, plus a family area meant for 4 more people.  This building is unusually large for a town like San Paso.  It is NOT for sale.

Also, I must show everybody ironicepitome's new saloon.  He purchased it and now has to name the business.  His business will do fine because it is San Paso's only saloon.  Be careful how you behave, though.  San Paso town hall is next door.

Opportunities

We still have a general store for sale, for whoever wants to buy it.

Also, we need support for the construction of a school house on the area in the below picture.  The school is projected to be completed in 1873.

The rules for businesses have changed.  To expand, you'll have to buy one of the new buildings offered when they're built.  It is just easier.

And, remember, someone needs to say that they support the construction of a school in San Paso.

Comments and questions welcome!

[Raysfan16 5]

Well, here comes...another...CJ. Nice work, but it's the same ol' recipe again.

Looking forward to whatever comes our way, whether it is another change of plans or a 3-year-long masterpiece.

[Keegan V50 15]

Looks nice and looking forward to more updates!

all the best

victor

[gabetx 1]

Well since nobody else is playing along, I will. Ill buy the general store. I would like for it to be called DG's General Goods. I will also support the school house as well.

Great interactive CJ! I hope this works out this time. Interesting so far... I have an idea for the support and planning projects though.

Support - What you should do is explain the development. Then list all of the benefits to the area, and all of the negatives that would be brought to the area. Also explain what kind of tax increases would take place, (if any). Also mention the cost of construction.

For example: In order for this school house to be built and not make the city in debt, taxes would have to be increased. Also, a health care system would have to be set up for the enviornment the kids will be in. Contageous diseases and illnesess will find their way around easier and more quickly due to the school house.  But on the positive side, education will finally be offered to the children of San Paso. Kids will be smarter and eventually the town as a whole will be smarter.

Same goes for the planning. The only difference though would be add in what kind of traffic increases there would be and what kind of infrastructure improvements would be offered for the development. Also, list more than one location for people to have a choice.

I cant wait to see more. Once again, I am booking your CJ!

[N106 10]

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Raysfan16: Thank you, and I kinda like the same ol' recipe.  Historic CJs just aren't the same without history.  I'm really committed to this CJ now, but I'll probably end up losing interest in 3 months, cause I'm not very reliable.

Victor Valdes: Thank you

gabetx: Thank you for buying the general store.  The first newspaper article is coming sometime.  Also, thanks for the ideas.  And, the school has been constructed thanks to your support.  I'm glad that you enjoy my CJ so far.

Update 3: Walk-Along

In previous CJs, CJers have sometimes used the drive-along, where they showcase parts of town.  But, because it is currently 1872, I've decided to have us walk from outside of town along Main Street.

We start on the east end of Main Street, where the old mail route to Texas begins to disappear.  Main Street is just a thin dirt path in the hot desert here.  The two trees you see have been a landmark for San Paso since the mail route was constructed in 1855.

After walking for about a few minutes, we see the first fields.  These fields are the newest, many of which were first planted in the last 5 years.

Another couple of minutes of walking brings us to older farms, and the first intersection.  This street intersecting Main is Farmers Street, which started as a dirt trail to a ranch from Main in 1859.  Note the trees planted on the sides of the roads- they were planted for shade.

The shade trees on the side of Main Street thicken, and we finally reach the edge of San Paso.  Most lots are undeveloped.

About 15 minutes since we started our walk, and we are now seeing more development, and more streets.  Downtown is not far.

We make our way into downtown.  We stop for a drink at ironicepitome's saloon, then purchase some items from DG's General Goods.

We soon leave downtown, heading past rapidly thinning development into some farmland.

In less than an hour, we have moved across town on foot, with two stops in downtown.  We finish our journey as Main Street thins into brush near the Rio San Paso.

Actually, the walk took more work than it appears.  It took both of the photographers in this town, and 3 weeks of effort because of the fact that the camera is nearly impossible to work.

News

A few things have happened.  A general store, DG's General Goods, has opened in downtown this year.

Also, thanks to sponsorship from gabetx, we've managed to construct San Paso School.

Also, another business is in the market.  San Paso needs a bank, and a perfect building for the purpose is for sale.  We just need a buyer.  Here's the building.

Also, a local cartographer has drawn the first ever map of San Paso.  Here is the map.

Also, the population has surpassed 1,000 this year!

Finally, the data from the 1870 census has finally arrived.  The demographics of this town look like this:

96% white (about 960 people)

3% native american (about 30 people)

1% black (about 10 people)

73% of the population is hispanic of any race (about 730 people)

Comments and questions welcome!

[chasespncr 4]

looks good...il buy the bank and name it San Paso Bank.....i dont understand your demographics though because you have 173%..probly just something i have overlooked

[chasespncr 4]

looks good...il buy the bank and name it San Paso Bank.....i dont understand your demographics though because you have 173%..probly just something i have overlooked

[chasespncr 4]

looks good...il buy the bank and name it San Paso Bank.....i dont understand your demographics though because you have 173%..probly just something i have overlooked

[chrissc94 1]

Oh, I get it, I think. Hispanics weren't counted among the population, because they were not considered equal to whites. Clever! Great job with this new CJ.

[chrissc94 1]

Oh, I get it, I think. Hispanics weren't counted among the population, because they were not considered equal to whites. Clever! Great job with this new CJ.

[chrissc94 1]

Oh, I get it, I think. Hispanics weren't counted among the population, because they were not considered equal to whites. Clever! Great job with this new CJ.

[ironicepitome 0]

A name eh...? I shall call it... The Drunken Chico Saloon

[ironicepitome 0]

A name eh...? I shall call it... The Drunken Chico Saloon

[ironicepitome 0]

A name eh...? I shall call it... The Drunken Chico Saloon

[N106 10]

About the demographics thing. What I'm trying to say is 73% of the population is hispanic. The other 27% is not. So, no, there is not 173%. Hispanic is not considered as a seperate race by the US Census Bureau, but as an ethnicity.

[N106 10]

About the demographics thing. What I'm trying to say is 73% of the population is hispanic. The other 27% is not. So, no, there is not 173%. Hispanic is not considered as a seperate race by the US Census Bureau, but as an ethnicity.

[N106 10]

About the demographics thing. What I'm trying to say is 73% of the population is hispanic. The other 27% is not. So, no, there is not 173%. Hispanic is not considered as a seperate race by the US Census Bureau, but as an ethnicity.

[Hawkeye9 0]

hey, sorry i missed your first couple update N106. Your off to a nice start, I really like the interactive part of this journal and I look forward to participate in the future!!! I have a question: will we ever be able to request businesses or will we only pick from the ones you offer? Anyway awsome start and I look forward to seeing this CJ progress!!!

[Hawkeye9 0]

hey, sorry i missed your first couple update N106. Your off to a nice start, I really like the interactive part of this journal and I look forward to participate in the future!!! I have a question: will we ever be able to request businesses or will we only pick from the ones you offer? Anyway awsome start and I look forward to seeing this CJ progress!!!

[Hawkeye9 0]

hey, sorry i missed your first couple update N106. Your off to a nice start, I really like the interactive part of this journal and I look forward to participate in the future!!! I have a question: will we ever be able to request businesses or will we only pick from the ones you offer? Anyway awsome start and I look forward to seeing this CJ progress!!!

[gabetx 1]

Good update. Glad to see DG's General Goods being utilized by the showcaser. Cant wait for more!

[gabetx 1]

Good update. Glad to see DG's General Goods being utilized by the showcaser. Cant wait for more!

[gabetx 1]

Good update. Glad to see DG's General Goods being utilized by the showcaser. Cant wait for more!

[Evillions 552]

He's at it again!

[Evillions 552]

He's at it again!

[Evillions 552]

He's at it again!

[N106 10]

Replies

chasespncr: Alright, you are now owner of the San Paso Bank.  And, like I said, Hispanic isn't a race, it is an ethnicity, so it is something you kinda overlooked

chrissc94: No, Hispanics were counted among the population, but Hispanic is an ethnicity, not a race.  And, I'm glad you like this CJ

ironicepitome: The Drunken Chico Saloon it is!

N106: #$$% you- wait a minute.... IM TALKING TO MYSELF AGAIN!!!!

Hawkeye9: Alright, that's good!  To answer your question, you can request a business, and one similar to the request may be for sale.

gabetx: It is my duty to advertise as many businesses as possible on walk-alongs.  And, you no longer have to wait for more, because next update is more!

Evillions: Yes, I am!

Update 4: Jones Ranch

Jones Ranch has opened, and is currently the biggest ranch in the San Paso Basin.  Here is a view of the Jones Ranch.

Here is the entrance to the ranch.

Here is the rancher's house.

A farm had been planted on the ranch.

A not that great photograph of cows.

Here's the pond on the ranch.

In other news...

A large new house has been constructed about a block away from the schoolhouse.  The two-story structure is the first in San Paso to be constructed with Victorian Architecture.  It is also the largest home in the town, and has been called a mansion by many residents of the town.

Sponsorship needed

With only 2 years left in office as mayor before I just become a city planner, I've decided that a mayor's house is needed.  I've thought up two potential sites.  To sponsor, all you have to do is select a site you like ans state that you will sponsor the house if it is on that site.

Site #1

This location is not that aesthetically appealing, and will ultimately end up in the heart of the city as it grows.  However, it is by town for now, allowing for easy transportation.  And, there are no terrain difficulties.

Site #2

This location is across the San Paso River from San Paso, which will make a bridge necessary.  Also, it has some sloping terrain.  The area is beautiful, and will not end up deep in the city for a while.

Comments and questions welcome!