Picture this (hint, hint - you’re in for another #stjosephs130th history lesson). It’s the 1940s in Phoenix. The population continues to grow, despite the impacts of the Great Depression and World War II. Having outgrown its original downtown Phoenix location, St. Joseph’s begins a formal campaign to raise money for the construction of a new hospital in 1947. Frank Brophy leads the campaign with great backing from the community, and Del E. Webb Construction Company earns the massive building contract with a low bid of $4.8 million. 👀📜 Stay alert - we still have more historic gems coming your way!