Movie: Along the Cactus Trail

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James A. FitzPatrick
James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

Penrhyn Stanlaws
Penrhyn Stanlaws

Self

Carrie Jacobs Bond
Carrie Jacobs Bond

Self

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    The drive from Riverside, California to Phoenix, Arizona is affectionately known as the Cactus Trail. Starting in Riverside, sights of note include: the Mission Inn in Riverside whose unique style was the brainchild of Frank Miller; the Chapel of St. Francis in Riverside, which because of its dedication to aviation is the site of many weddings associated with aviators; the Camelback Mountain outside of Phoenix, so named for its shape.

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    1944-04-15

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    9

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