<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CasaBlancaArchives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casa Blanca Archives]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/archives</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:19:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Kellogg -- 1st owner of Casa Blanca ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Kellogg, originally from the Buffalo area of New York, commissioned R.T. Evans to build Casa Blanca in the 1930s. It was noted that Kellogg called it the "Kellogg Hacienda." He spent approximately 10 years here, until selling it to the Borg family in 1944. We acquired these photos courtesy of Anthony Burgio who has purchased the former Kellogg home (built 1922) and is interested in learning more about the Kellogg family. Donald Kellogg's home in upstate NY, built 1922 The construction...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/donald-kellogg-1st-owner-of-casa-blanca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aba83224927cc2edf117fa6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:03:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_ff0a7ae47a4a4f10ac6a6e450471f97d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Field Trip Finds: Casa Blanca’s Architectural Ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Historic Committee recently took two local field trips in search of new material about Casa Blanca’s history. Jean and...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/field-trip-finds-casa-blanca-s-architectural-ties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68869f8a6ab2534c7b08cab4</guid><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 22:42:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_7790356fa93844a5b1ae21f84ca2aad5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_354,h_303,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look Back at the Making of Casa Blanca Phase Two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are are a few initial conceptual renderings from Casa Blanca phase two, which was in development back in the early 1980s. The...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/architectural-origins-br-casa-blanca-s-early-visions-revealed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680587900306f55bd56de203</guid><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:51:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_cbc2b52eca9f4e09ab4d29a559fd0aab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KJZZ Phoenix "LAST RESORTS" Show Features Casa Blanca ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re excited to share that Casa Blanca is featured in an episode of Last Resorts, a podcast series from KJZZ Phoenix. This series...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/kjzz-phoenix-last-resorts-show-features-casa-blanca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678ea8b898cf8b3b469e6270</guid><category><![CDATA[Media Feature]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:01:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_911f399c998b4f1d81b6235feabfcb0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noted Local Architect Fondly Recalls Casa Blanca]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1983, Marc Candelaria, Principal of Candelaria Design Associates, served as the project manager for phases two and three of the iconic...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/noted-local-architect-fondly-recalls-casa-blanca</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678ec1cbd0498d7366f4837b</guid><category><![CDATA[Media Feature]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:56:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_7fb49045b4a648358c8ec3dc0f419782~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Airstrips to Luxury Homes: The Transformation of Casa Blanca Inn]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 1940s, George  Borg, known for inventing the automatic transmission, transformed Casa Blanca estate into a corporate retreat and...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/from-airstrips-to-luxury-homes-the-transformation-of-casa-blanca-inn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678ecbad92a380e77eb6fbfe</guid><category><![CDATA[The Airstrip]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:21:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_a2c97f4da3ef4da9b49036c7943b5eac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_308,h_275,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Iconic Dome in Photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Casa Blanca’s most notable visuals is the iconic 25-foot-tall onion dome, a striking architectural feature that has become a...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/the-iconic-dome-in-photos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678eced3b9d52721d0d24dd8</guid><category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:36:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_f25ee595ee744a669c77b6e28b22397e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paying Tribute to Annie Snyder: One of Casa Blanca’s Original Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[William and Annemarie Snyder purchased Units 2 and 3 shortly after the conversion of the Casa Blanca Inn to condos. They chose Unit 2...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/paying-tribute-to-annie-snyder-one-of-casa-blanca-s-original-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a1a61833d676ab4b726a28</guid><category><![CDATA[The First Home Owners]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_eddb52fef32745a3a85c804af5edcf15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_442,h_291,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resort Days 1950's, 60's, 70's Style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set in the late 1950's to 1970's, these pictures show folks enjoying the Arizona sun by the pool at Casa Blanca Resort. *Photos courtesy...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/resort-day-1950-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a1b147c715d7aec6a1899a</guid><category><![CDATA[Casa Blanca Inn]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:05:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_73b688ceca9341f8829685b743c512fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_893,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring The Past Through Aerial Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where change seems to be the only constant, taking a step back into history often requires more than imagination—it requires a...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/exploring-scottsdale-s-past-through-aerial-photography-a-glimpse-into-1947</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a1af1da278a3f5888add15</guid><category><![CDATA[Aerials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:52:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_3e68b5adddbc46528535878ba03fac29~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[News Over The Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy a collection of news clippings gathered over the years and contributed by current and past residents. We will update as we receive...]]></description><link>https://www.casablancaarchives2.com/post/features-over-the-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659efb2ba0e6dc485383026a</guid><category><![CDATA[Media Feature]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:41:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d1df8e_8d402eea73a143e9a200ee208ad54922~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_708,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casablancaarchives</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have Fun In The Sun > Casa Blanca 1962 Brochure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a brochure produced by Royal W. Treadway, Casa Blanca Inn's then President and General Manager. 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