The Oro Valley Historical Society is marking 20 years of keeping the towns past alive, a milestone leaders say reflects how much residents value their history.

Formed in 2005 by a small group of residents determined to protect landmarks from development, the Society has spent two decades restoring historic buildings and curating exhibits at Steam Pump Ranch.

This was the first non-native settler to come to Oro Valley, said secretary Devon Sloan, describing ranch founder George Pusch. He came from Germany, traveled cross country, and ended up here because who wouldnt want to? There was nothing here no buildings, just trees, and believe it or not, water in the Caada del Oro.

Sloan said the Societys 20th anniversary is about more than its own history.

We want to keep Oro Valley history al

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