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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM4B_new-state-motor-building_Clarkdale-AZ.html
The New State Motor Company building was built of concrete in 1918 under the ownership of Dan Shea. A car dealership and show room were located upstairs and a garage downstairs. Inside the building an elevator delivered cars to the lower floor. A …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM4A_reese-and-amster-garage_Jerome-AZ.html
This one-half story wood frame structure with corrugated sheet metal was built in the 1920's. It was the Reese and Amster White Garage and Machine Shop. Vehicles sold by Reese and Amster included the Chrysler 50,60 and 70 and the Maxwell Car, whic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM49_jerome-arizona_Jerome-AZ.html
The first mining claims were filed in 1876, within 20 years Jerome was a billion dollar copper mecca and one of the wildest, wickedest mining towns in the west. Drinking, gambling, brawls and frolicking with ladies of the night occurred around-the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM47_jerome-blast-furnace_Jerome-AZ.html
This is one of the two old furnaces found in place on The Hampton Lode, United Verde Copper Company Mines, at Jerome Arizona on March 5, 1888 when I first visited the property. I started operation on this furnace and also the other one on May 22, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM45_jerome-town-hall_Jerome-AZ.html
The original Jerome Town Hall was built in the late 1800's. The town quickly outgrew the small space and by 1929 a bond had passed to enlarge the old brick building. New construction was to be of concrete. In addition to enlarging town hall, a pol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM3Z_the-day-octagon_Prescott-AZ.html
The Day Octagon is the oldest known fired brick building in Arizona. Built in 1877 by Lowell and Crouch for Dr. Warren E. Day, it is significant as the first surgical hospital in Arizona Territory, where Dr. Day pulled teeth, delivered babies, fit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM3Y_grace-m-sparkes_Prescott-AZ.html
There was a time when progress in Yavapai County was spelled S-P-A-R-K-E-S. Grace M. Sparkes came to Prescott, Arizona Territory, at the age of 14 in 1906. By 1911, she was working for the Yavapai County Chamber of Commerce as Secretary, a job she…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM3X_prescott-national-guard-armory_Prescott-AZ.html
Prescott was one of the first towns in Arizona to have a National Guard Unit. Companies B and C of the First Territorial Rifles were organized in Prescott in 1865 and Company M of the First Arizona Infantry was organized in 1910. Company M of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM3V_the-ehle-family-and-the-montezuma-hotel_Prescott-AZ.html
Joseph and Margaret Ehle arrived in Prescott, Arizona Territory, on July 13, 1864 with their children, John Henry, Mary Jane, Amy E., Olive Joan, Sarah F. and Margaret Viola. Mr. Ehle helped to build the log Governor's Mansion (now part of Sharlot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM3A_prescott-high-school-and-the-yavapai-club_Prescott-AZ.html
Three very prominent buildings once stood on East Gurley Street between Alarcon and Marina Streets - The Territorial Capital Building, Prescott High School and the Yavapai Club.
Originally, the property between Alarcon and Marina streets on Gur…