Barry Goldwater Memorial

On February 14, 2004, a one and one-half times life-size statue sculpted by noted Arizona artist Joe Beeler was unveiled and is the centerpiece of the Goldwater Memorial. The Memorial is located at the northeast corner of Tatum Boulevard and Lincoln Drive in the Town of Paradise Valley. Although the bronze statue is the focal point for the Memorial, the site is professionally landscaped with desert plantings and other features, and includes a pedestrian path inscribed with noteworthy quotes denoting some of Senator Goldwater's lifetime beliefs. (Source: Town of Paradise Valley Website)

Born in Phoenix (then known as the Arizona Territory), Senator Goldwater (January 2, 1909 – May 29, 1998) represented Arizona in the United States Senate for five terms (1953-1965, 1969-1987).  Known as "Mr. Conservative," in 1964 Senator Goldwater was the Republican Party's nominee for President of the United States.  He lost that election to incumbent Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson in one of the largest landslides in history.  (Source:  Wikipedia)   


Senator Goldwater loved his home state and is well-known for photographing its beauty.  The Barry Goldwater Memorial is the perfect setting for recognizing one of Paradise Valley's most prominent residents.