Anecdotes of Prescott History Brought to Life From the Pages of Old Newspapers and Other Sources.
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June 24, 2018
The Invasion of the Horseless Carriage!
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It was 1903 when the first automobile drove into Prescott, and before the year was over, the city fell in love with the new contraption! ...
June 17, 2018
Famous Harvey Houses Supplied by Del Rio Ranch
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"Fred Harvey civilized the west with his '3000 Miles of Hospitality' that consisted of an extensive chain of hotels, shops, a...
June 10, 2018
Prescott's Forgotten Railroad Developer & Philanthropist
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Frank Morrell Murphy first arrived in Prescott in 1877. "During the next 40 years, he changed almost every aspect of life in Yavapai ...
June 3, 2018
Ft. Whipple 1869: Futile Campaigns & Public Diversions
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In 1869, military campaigns against the Indians were hapless in Yavapai County. The Native Americans had not only learned that it was best...
May 27, 2018
1903: Ed Shumate Opens the Granite Dells Resort
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Although some had attempted to develop the Granite Dells into a recreational attraction previously, all had fallen short. Enter business...
May 20, 2018
Early Descriptions of Prescott: 1864-'71
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Several early visitors to Prescott were well impressed with the young settlement. For these sojourners, the buildings were secondary compa...
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