Stroll along whiskey row and visit montezuma castle on your way into town. This is the story about wyatt, virgil, morgan, and james earp, doc holliday, big nose kate, katie elder and josephine marcus, and johnny behan and others who have made whiskey row in. Whiskey row prescott 2020 all you need to know before you. The center of whiskey row including crosswalk, circa 1970. You can almost smell the whiskey coming through the pages of this great book. Find 6 listings related to whiskey row in prescott on.
There is a reason this is called whiskey row, after all. Dierks bentleys whiskey row gilbert gilbert, az on. Grab a drink at one of the many bars located along the block, or do a little impromptu barhopping and experience as much of the area as possible. Prescott is home to 203 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something thats perfect for your stay. If you want a piece of the home court advantage you need to train on the. Come out to our training runs for the whiskey row race series one of our favorites. In 1897 whiskey row became the first section of prescott to have exterior public lighting installed. Dec 28, 2008 on july 14, 1900 a disasterous fire swept through the row and destroyed four and a half blocks of the business district. In the late 1870s, wyatt earp, virgil earp and doc holliday were patrons of the palace. The restoration and history of the area are phenomenal. Whiskey row bore witness to legendary gunfights, murders and other. Night lights on whiskey row in prescott az jonweeklyphoto duration. Whiskey row, street that once served as home to the bourbon industry in louisville, kentucky whiskey row, a block in prescott, arizona once home to more than 40 saloons during the early 20th century disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term. Grand canyon south rim 128 miles sedona arizona 67 miles jerome arizona 37 miles montezuma castle 46 miles.
We are in the center of beautiful downtown prescott, arizona. The whiskey row marathon is our largest fund raiser for program scholarships which help families in our community. Whiskey row could nearly fill an entire afternoon just in itself. Flames roared through its saloons in 1900, leading to the more enduring establishments. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for. Its a family friendly event and free to the public. Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features a restaurant. Located upstairs in the palace historical building on whiskey row, with the only balcony overlooking the courthouse square. This week matt sits down with brad courtney of whiskey row books to. Arizonas most legendary block the modern whiskey row in prescott was born in fire. Whiskey row, otherwise known as south montezuma street, dates back to around 1864, just after the city of prescott was founded. Whiskey row is located in a historic area of prescott known for its array of dining options and hiking.
Dierks bentleys whiskey row gilbert, az is the perfect location. Proceeds from this race go directly into the scholarship fund at the james family prescott ymca to assist children and families in financial need to participate in child care, swimming lessons, youth sports and gymnastics classes. Whiskey row prescott, az historic street of downtown. Wyatt, virgil, morgan earp, doc hilliday, johnny behan, big nose kate, and josie marcus launched their journey into history from prescott and on whiskey row.
Whiskey row, prescott, az s montezuma st, prescott, arizona 86303 rated 4. Customize your prescott arizona poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. On may 11, 1938, ernesto lira first image beat the wealthy marcus j. Shortly after prescotts founding in 1864, an area near the center of town began to. Come on up and enjoy some good old prescott hospitality at the jersey lilly saloon. They were all on whiskey row not too long before they traveled to tombstone, az. From crooked gambling operations and barroom brawls to the devastating fire of 1900, author and historian bradley g. The whiskey row fire of 1900 destroyed prescotts palace saloon, but not its bar or spirit. Ive been to whiskey row once and it was quite a site to see. Courtney now your only home for free prescott history articles on sundays. When reconstructed, there was an inordinate amount of bars rebuilt in the area. Prescott was founded in 1864 and designated as arizonas first frontier capital in the same year.
However, whiskey row proprietors know that if not for the row s integral link to the old and wild west, it is just another row of shops, and one might as well visit a strip mall in phoenix. The original whiskey row occupied the 100 block of montezuma street, and portions of the adjacent cortez and granite streets. Wyatt earp, his brother virgil who served as prescott constable, and doc holliday were all frequent visitors of the palace restaurant and saloon, located on whiskey row. The palace is the oldest frontier saloon in arizona and the most wellknown and historic restaurant. In the four years of research before the book came out, i hit that story hard.
Prescott, a town of 40,000 residents and known for its art shows and victorianstyle homes, draws families, retirees and tourists seeking a slower, storybooklike. The modern whiskey row in prescott was born in fire. Cobweb hall, known today as arizonas most famous saloon story. Prescott, arizonawhiskey row the david rush travel show.
Join us for the next shootout on whiskey row in downtown prescott arizona. Dating back to 1864, the remote mountain town thrived on its mining and cattle industries during the day and raised hell at night when dusty outlaws and pioneers like virgil earp and doc holliday crowded row saloons to quench their thirsts. Take your time and visit whiskey row in prescott, arizona. Oldest bar in arizona still serving whiskey, beer, legendary stories the whiskey row fire of 1900 destroyed prescotts palace saloon, but not its bar or spirit. Step back in time with authentic 1800s reenactments from the southwest. The whiskey row fire of 1900 disaster and millions of other books are available for. The 10 best restaurants near whiskey row in prescott, az. Whiskey row developed after a fire in july of 1900 destroyed the entire block. All prescott arizona posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. The whiskey row historian has been working on a story for the upcoming book, murder and mayhem in prescott, which is he coauthoring with drew desmond. See more ideas about prescott arizona, arizona and arizona travel. Whiskey row is probably one of the oldest and most famous streets of prescott, arizona, with plenty of stories to tell from the days of the old west.
The crowds of cowboys and miners have long since been replaced by tourists, and no one pays with gold dust anymore. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. In fact, doc hollidays girlfriend, big nose kate 18501940, is buried in prescott s pioneers home cemetery under the name mary k. Dec 31, 2017 whiskey row becomes a street party as we ring in the new year. Directly across from the courthouse is whiskey row which was once the home to over 26 saloons, including the palace saloon, where doc holliday and the earp brothers were once patrons. Jul 19, 2010 a name like whiskey row is sure to intrigue any bar hopper and, for more than 100 years this infamous strip of downtown prescott has attracted hordes of thirsty locals and travelers. On july 14th, 1900, the palace was destroyed by the whiskey. This is the story about wyatt, virgil, morgan, and james earp, doc holliday, big nose kate, katie elder and josephine marcus, and johnny behan and others who have made whiskey row in prescott, az territory history.
I found it bursty, and the display date in in 1970 did we have computers then. Oct 29, 2012 prescott, arizonawhiskey row the david rush travel show. Oldest bar in arizona still serving whiskey, beer, legendary stories. Me being the the daughter of a history teacher, i loved hearing about the history of whiskey row and the history of prescott. Whiskey row is full of some of prescotts oldest history. Travel, landmark, restaurant, retail shopping payment types. Shortly after prescott s founding in 1864, an area near the center of town began to. Dierks bentleys whiskey row is an american gastropub unlike any other. Whiskey row becomes a street party as we ring in the new year. We eent downtown to whiskey row and did some bar hopping.
You can choose from 87 hotels and accommodations within a mile of whiskey row, including these options. I have confirmed the history from several other sources. Watch as a 6foot illuminated cowboy boot is slowly lowered down the palace buildings flagpole. Whiskey row historic main street visit prescott museums prescott golf courses. Whiskey row in prescott whiskey row 142 s montezuma st. Event includes vendor booths with goodies and treats for the whole family. In fact, doc hollidays girlfriend, big nose kate 18501940, is buried in prescotts pioneers home cemetery under the name mary k. New years eve boot drop 2018 in prescott family fun az. Oct 16, 2017 our trip to prescott arizona and whiskey row. Whiskey row is a block in prescott, arizona, which today exists on montezuma street between goodwin and gurley streets, although it did spill over onto adjacent streets from time to time. Relive the past and find out so much about this important side of arizona history. Prescott started with the help of gold in the nearby hills and like many other towns at the time, saloons and more. Nov 09, 2015 whiskey row bore witness to legendary gunfights, murders and other curious tales, like that of baby bell, aka chance cobweb hall, known today as arizonas most famous saloon story. Discount best rate hotels and motels in prescott, arizona.
Buy prescott arizona posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. Whiskey row bore witness to legendary gunfights, murders and other curious tales, like that of baby bell, aka chance cobweb hall, known today as arizonas most famous saloon story. Whiskey row in a town with a history as wild as this western town, be sure to discover the history of prescott at one of the several museums, including sharlot hall and the smoki museum. Grab a coffee at one of the coffee shops or a full meal. This street is named whiskey row because of the large number of saloons in one place. Brad courtney, whiskey row historian prescott enews. Oldest bar in arizona still serving whiskey, beer, legendary stories the whiskey row fire of 1900 destroyed prescott s palace saloon, but not its bar or spirit. A name like whiskey row is sure to intrigue any bar hopper and, for more than 100 years this infamous strip of downtown prescott has attracted hordes of thirsty locals and travelers. Restaurants near whiskey row, prescott on tripadvisor. The row rebuilt quickly and still serves as a focal point of prescott.
A complete history of the sazerac cocktail written by chuck taggart is worth the read. Whiskey row is full of some of prescott s oldest history. Whiskey row prescott updated 2020 prescott, az tripadvisor. Historic whiskey row photos the daily courier prescott, az.
860 544 1172 161 1215 510 687 1209 1113 1463 690 659 951 700 988 1188 215 374 1446 626 669 644 13 1096 90 177 1178 1297 516 610 1351 438