There is a lot of history in Prescott and the surrounding towns.
Aside from just cleaning it up, the town reduced the number of dumpsters, added a Prescott mural, and are working on atmospheric lighting for walking at night. The Whiskey Row Alley: What used to be an alley that was used as a backdoor/shortcut by downtown employees and locals has been going through some recent revitalization and restoration. Many business owners have a story or two to tell about their location. As a matter of fact, Virgil Earp (Wyatt Earp’s brother) not only lived in Prescott but owned a saw mill near Thumb Butte and he was also the town Constable.ĭowntown Prescott, Whiskey Row, and the surrounding streets are rich with history. Unfortunately the town decided it is not for public use but rather reserved for events and rented out for special occasions.įun Fact about Whiskey Row: The Palace, which opened in 1877, served the likes of the Earp Brothers and Doc Holliday. It was originally supposed to be used as a shortcut from the alley to the row. You’ll notice the gated courtyard area in the middle of the Row that’s where the buildings stood. Then again on a fire destroyed 4 businesses, the Bird Cage Saloon, Prescott Food Store, The Grand Highland Hotel, and a BBQ restaurant(where the fire originated). It was rebuilt quickly after that using brick and stone, much of which still stands today. Some history about the Row: There were several fires in the late 1800’s along the row and on Jthe largest fire decimated 4.5 blocks of downtown Prescott. Phoenix later became the Capital city in 1889. I also plan to shoot more images so you can see more of the businesses that live on Whiskey Row.įounded in 1864, Prescott was the Territorial Capital of Arizona. So it’s temporary until I can get downtown at a better time of day so as not to have super bright spots. This virtual tour is satisfactory but not what I had originally imagined as an end result. Downtown Prescott’s Historical Whiskey Row & Whiskey Row Alley
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