Del Webb (1899 - 1974) was an American real estate developer and sports-team owner who is significant for founding and developing the retirement community of Sun City, Arizona. He was born in Fresno, California and dropped out of high school to become a carpenter's apprentice. At the age of 28, he suffered typhoid fever, and as a result moved to Phoenix, Arizona to recover. In 1928, he began his namesake company which was a construction contractor. He received many military contracts during World War II. 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... A real estate developer builds on land, thereby increasing its value. ... A retirement community is a place whose housing is geared for or restricted to people who no longer work. ... Sun City is a census-designated place and unincorporated town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This about the disease typhoid fever. ... Nickname: Valley of the Sun Motto: Official website: http://www. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths {{{notes}}} World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a military conflict that took place between 1939 and 1945. ...

He associated with Howard Hughes and golfed with Hughes, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Robert and Barry Goldwater. For other people named Howard Hughes, see Howard Hughes (disambiguation). ... Harry Lillis Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was one of the most popular and influential American singers and actors of the 20th century whose career flourished from 1926 until his death in 1977. ... Bob Hope receiving an (honorary) Oscar Leslie Townes Bob Hope, KBE (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was a famous British-American entertainer who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio and television, in movies, and in performing tours for U.S. Army personnel. ... Barry Goldwater Barry Morris Goldwater (January 1, 1909 – May 29, 1998) was a United States politician and a founding figure in the modern conservative movement in the USA as well as being a major inspiration for many of his youthful followers to join the libertarian movement. ...

A lifelong baseball fan, in 1945 Del Webb and a partner purchased the New York Yankees professional baseball team. 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901-present) East Division (1969-present) Major league titles World Series titles (26) 2000 â€¢ 1999 â€¢ 1998 â€¢ 1996 1978 â€¢ 1977 â€¢ 1962 â€¢ 1961 1958 â€¢ 1956 â€¢ 1953 â€¢ 1952 1951 â€¢ 1950 â€¢ 1949 â€¢ 1947 1943 â€¢ 1941 â€¢ 1939 â€¢ 1938 1937 â€¢ 1936 â€¢ 1932 â€¢ 1928 1927 â€¢ 1923 AL Pennants (39) 2003 â€¢ 2001 â€¢ 2000... A view of the playing field at Busch Stadium in St. ...

In 1948 in Tucson, Arizona, Webb was contracted to build 600 houses and a shopping center called Pueblo Gardens. This was a prelude to the Sun City, Arizona, which was launched January 1, 1960 with five models, a shopping center, recreation center and golf course. Opening weekend drew 100,000 people, ten times more than expected, and resulted in a Time (magazine) cover story. 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nickname: The Old Pueblo Motto: Official website: http://www. ... Sun City is a census-designated place and unincorporated town located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... (Clockwise from upper left) Notable Time magazine covers from the dates May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ...

Webb also developed motels, and built the Las Vegas, Nevada Flamingo Hotel for Bugsy Siegel. He later opened a casino, the Sahara-Nevada Hotel. Nickname: The Entertainment Capital of the World Motto: Official website: http://www. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Benjamin Bugsy Siegel (February 28, 1906 – June 20, 1947) was an American gangster, popularly thought to be the impetus behind large-scale development of Las Vegas. ...

External links

• Del Webb company website history of company and man