The Fascinating Story of How part of Roosevelt Dam Ended Up at the Superstition Mountain Museum

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I had no idea that water from Roosevelt dam was used to christen the USS Arizona. I think that was the most moving part of the video. Thanks for a job well done

[@sixshooter3313]

Dare I say that was a rock solid story. You fellows are living amazing lives with great memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianwalker3171]

I live near Indianapolis but I visited my uncle who lives in Apache Junction a few years back. I absolutely loved waking up every morning, walking outside, and gazing upon The Superstition Mountains. We took a trip up to the dam and stopped at the saloon in Tortilla Flat and I'd still have to say that was one of the best burgers I've ever had in my entire life!

[@bigd7870]

I grew up in Mesa in the 80s and have very fond memories of Roosevelt Lake and tubing down the Salt River. I left Arizona in 1989 but it is still powerfully in my soul. It's so great to hear you guys tell all these wonderful stories, thank you so much!

[@katinamartin7934]

This episode like the others was just amazing always so much history and information thank you to everyone that worked on making these videos.

[@stephenmartini5890]

That was a real interesting story. So much natural history should be recorded for generations to enjoy about the Old West. Keep them coming, very informative.

[@SaltyNationalist]

I could feel the emotion from Larry.. Thanks for another Mystery of the Superstitions... ✌😃

[@tomklein7958]

Love these stories makes our visits to AZ so enjoyable! Please keep on telling them !

[@tindoortailgator]

Thank You - Larry, For All You Do - Arizona's History - Will Not Be Forgotten - God Bless, Stay Safe...

[@jjones3891]

Thank you for not letting these stories go unrecorded, such interesting history!

[@MsNevadakid]

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. and all you fellow countryman who go the extra miles! great show ! and thank you much for it.....

[@Beartracks777]

Yes it is. One of most gorgeous views in the World going from Phx to an up Apache trail. To Dam. Im Blessed to be born an raised here in Arizona..

[@danielblahuta3330]

Fascinating stories that y'all tell! Thank you!

[@johnganshow5536]

Wow, Fantastic story, now I really have to visit Roosevelt dam...

[@sallylea1]

Love these stories of my lifelong home!!❤️

[@Skidoodle555]

I lived in Phoenix AZ. from 1971 to 1978. Many trips to swim in the cool waters of Canyon Lake when temperatures were well over 100 degrees. Many trips to Apache Lake to camp and fish. The word beautiful is not adequate to describe the Apache Trail. The memories of that land are forever etched into my memory.

[@gregland3736]

We love Roosevelt and its history. We spent a lot of weekends and vacations camping, water skiing and fishing on the lake. My kids grew up going to that lake. Some interesting trips backing the boat up Fish Creek Hill because the oncoming vehicles couldn't back up. Almost got washed off the road at Tortilla Flat followed by beautiful waterfalls from there to Roosevelt. Survived some serious storms on the lake, got a lot smarter each time. Thank you for sharing and recording this history.

[@edwardmorgan9411]

Awesome!

[@Kmgarcia2001]

my family started the roosevelt water conservation district My grandfather was the founder of the specific company still in business today he was also one of the dam builders back in 1911

[@Kmgarcia2001]

espesicially cool for me because i havent been able to see many photos for myself

[@shadetreejoe3986]

I really enjoy the whole Superstition series. I lived in AZ for 13 years, beginning in 1980 and used to trail ride motorcycles all over the Tonto National Forest, back before the trail restrictions were put in place. At one point, one of the high school groups I belonged to sponsored a horseback trail ride through the Superstitions with overnight camping. At the end of the weekend, we had to truck out with four wheel drive trucks along trails barely wide enough for the vehicles. Thanks for posting this series. Keep up the good work!

[@AdaM48state]

Fantastic story !!! thank you for sharing it with us.

[@mysteriesofthesuperstition6793]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dougjohnson1199]

Another small slice of American history that would have been forgotten but for you guys telling us. Much Thanks

[@JamesD1776-uc]

Man your story's are awesome!!!!

[@s.a.morris8625]

...Definitely ready for another story...

[@tattoofthesun]

Tr is one of my all time favorite presidents and he has damn good taste in country

[@KS-bh5df]

Y'all rocked it with that story!! Keep up the good work.

[@williambingham2459]

This was a great, great story!

[@edjrmorgan]

Awesome stories and history, love them all !

[@larrymuenster8626]

Thanks, I sure enjoy your stories!!

[@darrinwright6758]

Hello guys , love your shows. Keep up the good work and God bless

[@guysmith1946]

Great story! Thank You !!!!!

[@jonsexton172]

Another interesting story. Great job as always.

[@joeguzman3558]

My number one KZbin channel

[@tomhutchings5935]

Thank You! Well said!

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

My Husband Shawn Swilling is a cousin to Jack Swilling. Jack was the founder of Phoenix Arizona

[@maikailoa808]

Another good story and the history lesson. Ron

[@steveburton2410]

A good story...

[@bethbartlett5692]

🎥 "Tucson" Freight Movie: 🔹There's a great ole Western called "Tucson" that starred ("Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton and Gabby Hayes"), about Competing Freight Lines, an 8+ Team Freight Wagon, and a seriously narrow Mountain Road in Arizona. 🔺 I'm curious where they filmed that Movie. I'm estimating it was released in about 1946 +/- Movie available Free on KZbin I love ⭐ Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton, Gabby, (could have only been better with ⭐ "Ella Raines," ("Ride the Man Down"), that lady had some sassy and I adore her works. She was stunning gorgeous.

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Awesome History!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@natebradley4144]

Great story, Well told. Great to see Teddy Roosevelt's tie to Arizona and the lake that bears his name. Potential Future topics? - Since the lakes (Roosevelt, Apache, Canyon and Saguaro) all created after the Jacob Waltz era, what are they covering up? I have heard there are old towns now underwater. It was mentioned in the video parts of the original Apache Trail are under water. Any mining related items? How has the Salt River flow changed location over time. - History of Reavis Ranch and it's name sake. In some videos the photo used for Reavis and for Jacob Waltz appear to be the same image. Was Reavis a farmer/rancher or was he also looking for gold?

[@anthonyjwhitford]

the constructors of the dam had no regard for artifacts or history. they just wanted water for their crops and electricity. we may never know what lies beneath the lakes and maps of the rivers from 1903 are very few. gonna have to go explore it! just another set of mysteries of the superstitious 😉

[@nickgarcia7415]

There is a town under I believe Apache lake called San Carlos. I'm starting to think that even the Dutchman mine is in 1 of the lakes. A short time between waltz passing and the lakes being formed lots of lost territory under those lakes.

[@ahsatan8997]

The cemetery right off the side of the marina mobile homes is amazing. Giant stone monument to John Loser who was a stone mason "squashed like a bug" according to historical accounts. A real pioneer and laborer forgotten burial ground

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya, great story. I'm impressed on how y'all worked so hard to get those stones. The dam is very impressive when you see it, lots of men it took too build it. I hope your still doing well, because I love all the stories of the Superstition Mountains. Keep up the great work, and have a blessed day.

[@petercavanaugh4959]

Great story

[@gringo3009]

Great story!

[@donnelson4928]

Cool

[@larryhedrick254]

Beth Actually the film was named “Albuquerque” 1948. It was filmed in California and Sedona Az.

[@markmcdowell4953]

Visited the museum last Christmas holiday saw the sign in front had no idea of the story behind it i signed the guest book and wrote the way i heard of the museum was thru these videos this was a very interesting story enjoyed the museum very much hiked to the top of flatiron on Christmas day my 58th birthday on that trip love the supes

[@joeprewitt2539]

Rock on guys.

[@stabbincabbincowbboy3770]

Haha Awsum Fun Block Story Right There...👍🏻🤠🇺🇸

[@thomasdavis3143]

Thanks Larry, I lived at the SRP camp at Roosevelt. Roosevelt stayed at auntie bills ranch house their at time.graveyard for killed workers over to just in town Roosevelt.The continent's of time capsule were lost in warehouse like Indy Jones movie..they finally found..suppose to be on display..pdo in Tempe.TD

[@Idahoguy10157]

I remember how the Roosevelt Dam looked in 1974. Before it was modified. Better looking back then

[@9greatdanes981]

There was a red brick dam in that exact spot years before! see early construction photos.

[@Oldnoitall]

Yes yes yes wow wow wow

[@williamemerson1799]

Larry Hedrick, YOU RASCAL! You baited us in on the disappearance of the 3 stones. And then...…..? You got some splaining to do.