When Sun City opened to the public Jan. 1, 1960, initial visitors were greeted by an elaborate water fountain, five model homes, a recreation center, golf course, shopping center and a restaurant.
Oddly enough, the Hiway House restaurant was arguably the most familiar name recognized by visitors to the new community on that New Year’s Day more than 60 years ago. Today, the name Sun City is known throughout the world while the Hiway House has been lost to history.
Most people think of Del Webb as a famous builder and one-time owner of the New York Yankees, but he was also involved in the hospitality business. In addition to his hotels in Las Vegas, Mr. Webb also owned a string of motels throughout the Southwest.
