By Audrey Wilson
Introduction
This list of six Tucson nicknames is sure to teach you something new, like the...
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Despite Tucson being the 33rd-largest city in the United States by population, it only has...
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The Capital of Gastronomy is a nickname for Tucson that locals are very proud of...
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Old Pueblo is Tucson, Arizona's most longstanding nickname. "Pueblo" means village in Spanish. The city's...
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In the 1980s, the Tucson name, the Baked Apple, was suggested as an alternative nickname...
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Optics Valley is a Tucson nickname because it is home to a large number of...
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The Sunshine Factory is a rather shortlived moniker for Tucson. In the early 1980s, the...
Conclusion
Tucson is a city with a rich history and a diverse culture. Its nicknames highlight...
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