The Flying Acres Historic District in Downtown Mesa, Arizona, is a captivating reminder of the city’s post-World War II expansion. Developed by the Passey Investment Corporation, this exclusive subdivision was once promoted as Mesa’s most prestigious neighborhood, featuring large lots and upscale homes priced between $800 and $2,000. Known for its stunning Midcentury Modern architecture, the district retains much of its original charm, with many of the founding families still residing there.
West 2nd Street district was home to the most prominent middle to upper class families in the early 1900's and, because of that, 2nd Street itself was often called, ''Millionaire Row'' and is home to some of the very few citrus-lined medians left in Mesa.
Also know as Pomeroy Place, this neighborhood was platted by Frank T. and S. Dora Pomeroy, early Mesa pioneers back in 1911. The earliest home in the district is the W.W. Read House built between 1915 and 1920.