The Town Begins to Appreciate the History In 1903 the 1st car arrived in Tombstone. A few citizens wanted them. Many more were skeptical! Then police became involved in these trending purchases. In 1916 a traffic ordinance was passed. Officers were rigorously enforcing its directives. But traffic was bringing tourism, those interested in traveling historic …
Jim Vizina Started It All On the Northeast corner of Allen & 5th Streets, Jim partnered with Benjamin Cook to construct the original building. It contained the Oriental Saloon, but also a furniture store, dry goods store & a bank. The building was referred to as the Vizina & Cook Building. It brought the partners …
The History: Its Beginnings This month is Helldorado in Tombstone. So we thought we’d go over its beginnings – as it is a historic event. In the late 1800s & turning of the 20th century, Tombstone Arizona’s economy was struggling. Silver took a hit, population waned to under 650. Some forward-lookers & creative thinkers didn’t …
Tombstone Bonanza – Mining Yes, that’s how Tombstone Arizona became a town. Got it’s start because of Mining in Tombstone. Which gathered attention of all those interested in making bucks in that industry. From the owners & investors down to miners & support entrepreneurs. As you’ll see from the map below, many mine claims were filed …
Intro The area sprung up from mining. The name comes from the 2 distinguishing peaks, especially noticeable from Interstate 10, but also from one particular area of Hwy. 186, as you begin an upward climb. In Spanish it means two heads. The location is Southeast of Willcox Arizona. When mine exploration began it soon attracted …
Many Around, Including Tombstone Tombstone AZ has for many years claimed an 1880s saloon named the “Bucket of Blood.” It’s said to have been at the Southeast corner of 5th & Allen Streets. Where the Longhorn Restaurant is now located. It’s difficult to locate corroborating evidence to support this claim. Everyone repeats nearly the same …
Prequel Apache bands roamed the area of Southeastern Arizona, plus Southern New Mexico (& other adjacent areas) in the 1800s. Their ways didn’t promote permanent homesteads – but these areas were their home. Settlers from the Eastern U.S. began relocating to the area. The Apaches weren’t happy with the situation. Inevitably, conflicts occurred. People on …
As Portrayed in Arizona Quarterly IllustratedJuly 1880, Vol. 1 – No. 1 – Page 16 The Editors of This Quarterly Were Well Impressed! The illustration in their first issue took up half the page. Sourced from “a photograph by Fly, of Tombstone.” Yes, it was impressive. Of Tombstone’s 18 saloons at that time, three were considered …
Vogan’s Saloon was a Tombstone establishment in the 1880s. It was a liquor sampling room, and even had a bowling alley for a time. In later years it reopened and was a Tombstone eating and drinking “greasy spoon” type restaurant. But then it closed down again. It was up for sale for quite a while. …
US immigration 1800s Era, was the decade of a prime influx of people from Europe. Where Were Immigrants Coming Fromin the 1800s? US immigration in the 1800s was overwhelmingly from Ireland, England and the Scandinavian countries. They came from other countries in Europe, too. Asia also was a source of immigration during the 1800s.5 Often overlooked …
Tombstone mining is the original reason for the start of this historic old west town. Yes, some do wonder: was Tombstone a mining town? Mining in Tombstone Arizona is actually what first brought a Variety of Immigrants here! So how did it all start? Let’s get to the beginning of Tombstone Arizona mining history… Silver Discovery in Tombstone Frederick …
A stagecoach inn was an important resting place along a stage route. Not only for the people riding in the stage, but for the drivers – and for the horses. Or sometimes even mules! These inns had food and rooms fit for some hours of rest. But they also had outbuildings and corrals so that …
