Anecdotes of Prescott History Brought to Life From the Pages of Old Newspapers and Other Sources.
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January 29, 2022
The Zaniest Railroad Accident in Prescott History
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It seemed a normal July day in 1888 Prescott, but soon a ridiculous, domino-effect of events would cause the most bizarre railroad accident ...
December 27, 2020
The Old Courthouse Became a Living Wreck
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Note: This was originally written as a "Days Past" article in June 2018. However, since the Sharlot Hall Museum website was hacke...
February 16, 2020
Wily, Creative Prohibition Stills
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For Arizona, prohibition came early in 1915. Although stills were probably put to work almost immediately, law enforcement did not seize ...
May 5, 2019
The Craziest Dynamite Stories in Yavapai County History
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To be precise, these are the craziest stories that did not involve criminal intent. Those deserve telling on their own.
April 7, 2019
Mail-Order Brides of Yesteryear
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Perhaps it was because their hearts were extra-lonely. Perhaps it was because they were caught up in the romance of Western novels. Per...
April 29, 2018
Cowboy Escapades #2: Autos on the Range
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When automobiles were new inventions, it was inevitable that at least some cowboys would decide to try to replace their horses with cars i...
February 11, 2018
The Zany Prostitution Sting at the Depot House
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By 1918, Prescott was keen to clean up the city's reputation in regards to prostitution. Fines were increased from a simple slap on t...
November 26, 2017
Cowboy Escapades #1
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In this premier edition of Cowboy Escapades (formerly titled "Crazy Cowboy Tricks,) we look at true stories of bear roping and buffa...
July 2, 2015
The Whacky 1910 Prescott to Phoenix Automobile Race
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They were racing for the premier awarding of the Arizona Gazette Cup in a contest organized by the Prescott Auto Club. Nineteen cars w...
March 8, 2015
Horses, Autos & Primitive Traffic Laws
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The teen years of the 20th century brought an awkward adolescence when it came to street traffic. Animals and autos didn't mix well on...
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