Arizona has a longstanding love affair with the saloon. Cities have designated entire blocks as Whiskey Row (Prescott), Saloon Row (Williams) and Brewery Gulch (Bisbee). Saloons were the foundation of frontier society. They often were the first businesses that opened in new towns and mining camps. Drinking establishments typically began in tents or wooden shacks, then became more elaborate as the town grew. Saloons served as meeting places, clearinghouses for information and impromptu town halls. They also were the entertainment districts and online dating sites of their day. Tombstone and Bisbee offer an opportunity to explore Arizonas historic saloons close to home.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 02:29:30 +0000
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