Going back to yesterday, here is the walking tour of Wilcox.
Start at the Schwertner House built in 1880.
Nichols Lumbar Yard, 1881
Norton-Morgan General Store, 1880, The oldest department store in Arizona operating from the same location.
R to L Soto Brothers store, Wilcox Bank and Trust, Schley Saloon and the Rex Allen Museum and Theater Complex.
A closer look that the Theater, the rest of the block was mostly saloons.
This is the grave of Rex's horse Ko Ko.
Rex Allen statue.
Some information about
their favorite son.
Railroad park where the statue resides.
The Rex Allen Theater Complex
The Dining Car BBQ
City Hall in the old Southern Pacific Depot, 1880
Original railroad car built in 1915 for service on the Mascot and Western Railroad. The car is unique, being divided to half passenger and half freight carrying service.
Commercial Hotel, 1916
Masonic Lodge and Nicholson Drug Store, 1916
Tomorrow will highlight the visit to the Thing. Today I'll do a walking tour of Benson and concentrate on enjoying the good life.
We had a great time at the Rex Allen museum. The women working that day was a wonderful tour guide. We also ate at the dining car. It was okay.
ReplyDeleteI have to go back again, the museum was closed.
DeleteWe missed Wilcox when we were in that area. Looks like one of those little towns we enjoy visiting. Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteMore history than current events going on in Wilcox.
DeleteLooking forward to your visit to the Thing. I've been passing that by for years and never stopped. Just make sure you survive the visit... :cO
ReplyDeleteI survived, pictures tomorrow.
DeleteI'll be interested to see if it is worth the price of admission. I've avoided it for decades.
ReplyDeleteIt's got to be, I paid it.
DeleteAZ. has so many of these early towns and ghost towns. I love them. The buildings are the best part.
ReplyDeleteSounds like your staying busy visiting.
Can't wait to hear what you thought of the Thing.
Love the history.
DeleteThe Thing, what can I say?
I love ghost towns and as far as ghost towns go...this one is quite pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the story they have to tell.
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