List of historic properties in Tombstone, Arizona

List of historic properties in Tombstone, Arizona

Historic Allen Street

Location in Cochise County and the state of Arizona
Ed Schieffelin in 1880
Wyatt Earp

This is a list of historic properties in Tombstone, Arizona, which includes a photographic gallery of some of the remaining historic structures. The majority of these structures are in the Tombstone Historic District which was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961. The District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, reference #66000171. Also Included are the photographs of individual properties identified as historic by the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Sacred Heart Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Tombstone City Hall and the Tombstone Courthouse.

History

Tombstone was a mining town founded in 1879 by Ed Schieffelin. Schieffelin was a prospector who laid claim to what was to become one of the biggest silver mines in what was then Pima County, Arizona Territory. The mine was named the Schieffelin Mine. Schieffelin, together with some partners, owned or had interest in the Contention Mine and the Tombstone Mining and Milling Company, which owned the Tough Nut mine . Prospectors and business entrepreneurs began to settle the town once word got out of the silver strike.[1][2]

On October 26, 1881, Tombstone gained national notoriety with the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral that involved the brothers Wyatt, Morgan and Virgil Earp and Doc Holiday against Ike Clanton, Billy Clanton, Frank McLowry, Tom McLowry and Billy Claibourne, members of the "Cowboys".[3][4][5]

The structures in Allen Street, where the gunfight took place, are included in the Tombstone Historic District which was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961. The District was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, reference #66000171.[3]

Historic Structures and Cemetery

Historic structures in Tombstone, Arizona
(NRHP = National Register of Historic Places)
(THS = Tombstone Historic Site)
Entrance to Schiefflin's Mine. The mine was founded in 1877 by Ed Schieffelin. 
Inside Schiefflin's Mine. 
The Longhorn Restaurant, the oldest continually operated restaurant in Tombstone was built c. 1880 and is located at 501 E Allen St. The building at one time or another housed the Bucket of Blood Saloon, the Holiday Water Company, and the Owl Cafe and Hotel. Virgil Earp was shot in December 29, 1881 from the second floor. 
The Sacred Heart Church Parish was built in 1881 and is located at 516 Safford St. It was listed together with the Sacred Heart Church in the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2002, reference #02000032. 
The Sacred Heart Church was built in 1947 and is located at 516 Safford St. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2002, reference #02000032. 
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was built in 1882 and is located at Safford and 3rd Streets. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1971, reference #71000111. 
The Bella Union Saloon and Opera House building was built in 1878. It is located in the corner of Fremont and 4th Streets. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
The J L Silver Co. Building was built in 1890 and is located on 425 E. Allen Street. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966 as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
The Oriental Saloon building was built in 1880 and is located at 500 E. Allen Street. Wyatt Earp was engaged as a faro dealer in the Oriental. The Oriental Saloon building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
The Allen English Home was built in 1882 and is located at 304 Toughnut Street. The house English was a partner in the Smith and Goodrich law firm. He served 3 terms as Cochise County District Attorney. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
Schiefflin Hall was built in 1881 by Albert Schieffelin and is located 402 East Fremont Street (N 4th St.). It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
Historic Tombstone Courthouse. The courthouse was built in 1882 and is located in 223 E Toughnut St. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1972, reference #72000196. 
Historic Tombstone City Hall. The city hall was built in 1882 and is located at 306 East Fremont Street. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1972, reference #72000195. 
The Big Nose Kate's Saloon was once the Grand Hotel. The original building was built in 1881 and is located at 417 E Allen St. The saloon was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
Front view of the Crystal Palace. The Crystal Palace was built in 1879 and is located at 436 E Allen St. Originally known as the Golden Eagle Brewing Company, its' second floor houseed the offices of U.S. Deputy Marshal Virgil Earp. The palace was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
Side view of the Crystal Palace. 
The Bird Cage Theatre was built in 1881 and is located at 535 E Allen St. It was combination theater, saloon, gambling parlor and brothel that operated from 1881 to 1889. The theatre was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
The Silver Nugget Bed and Breakfast was built in 1881 and is located at 520 East Allen Street. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
The O.K. Corral as it looks today. The O.K. Corral was the sight of the famous gunfight which took place on October 21, 1882. Among those involved in the gunfight were the Earps and Doc Holliday against Ike Clanton, Billy Clanton, Frank McLowry, Tom McLowry, Billy Claibourne members of "The Cowboys". The corral was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
Entrance to Boot Hill Graveyard. The graveyard was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 
The graves of Billy Clanton, Frank McLaury and Tom McLaury who perished in the historic gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The graves are located in the historic Boot Hill Cemetery. The cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, as part of the Tombstone Historic District, reference #66000171. 

Further reading

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society"; journal=Arizoniana; year=1960;page=17
  2. ↑ "The Schieffelin Family"; Publisher=Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
  3. 1 2 "Tombstone Historic District". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2007-09-27.
  4. ↑ "Tombstone", February 1978, by Marilynn Larew;title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination;date=February 1978;publisher=National Park Service
  5. ↑ Tombstone--Accompanying 14 photos, 1 from 1880, 13 undated|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination|date=February 1978|publisher=National Park Service
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