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A look back at Surprise's history on this week

Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week, compiled from archives of Independent Newsmedia, Newspapers.com and the city of Surprise historical records:

1958

Sperry Phoenix Co. buys 3,035 acres of land near the Wickenburg Highway (now Grand Avenue) to develop Wittmann. Plans include shopping areas and residential sites.

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