After nearly a year, the Glendale History Online project is ready for residents, researchers and anyone interested in history to learn more about the city’s almost 100-year past.

Last summer, Glendale Public Library received a grant of $19,419 to develop the Glendale history project in partnership with the Glendale Arizona Historical Society, Glendale Community College, Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area and Thunderbird School of Global Management. The funding was granted by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency under the Library Services and Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

"The purpose of our undertaking was twofold," said Diane Nevill, public information officer for Glendale Public Library and the project director. "Not only is Glendale celebrating the centennial of its incorporation in 2010, but the state’s centennial is happening in 2012. Our Glendale History Online project has been declared an official Centennial Legacy Project."

In developing its online presence, the library and its partners joined the Arizona Memory Project, which houses the photos and data for the public to see. The Arizona Memory Project, run by the Arizona State Library, is also funded under LSTA.

To learn about Glendale history, go to www.glendaleazhistory.com. The user then chooses which institution he or she wishes to learn more about. There is an online game, with copies of old photos, individuals can use to test their Glendale knowledge. Each of the partner institutions has links to the project.

Another facet of the project is a display of copies of old photos from all of the partners in the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. A special exhibit system was built is have a changing display of photos with descriptions.

Susan Murray, youth services coordinator at the Main Library, designed a trivia Glendale history game for adults and children. Different versions are available online and in print at the Main Library.

"A cadre of people were involved in getting this project together," Nevill said. "Without so many hands, it would not have happened."

The following people were responsible for the completion of the project:

• Glendale Community College: David Rodriguez, Frank Gonzales and John Chavez.

• Glendale Arizona Historical Society: Carol St. Clair and Tracy Marsh.

• Thunderbird School of Global Management: Carol Hammond and Nelda Crowell.

• Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area: John Akers.

• Glendale Public Library: Tami Miller Earick, Cathy Johnson, Su Westburg, Murray, Marc Grayson, Gibran Villalobos and retired staff members Marianna Hancin, Lenore Tancke and Susan Bannon.

For information about the project, call 623-930-3554.