There is a reason this is called whiskey row, after all. 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. Its a family friendly event and free to the public. The modern whiskey row in prescott was born in fire. This week matt sits down with brad courtney of whiskey row books to. 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. I have confirmed the history from several other sources. Come out to our training runs for the whiskey row race series one of our favorites. In fact, doc hollidays girlfriend, big nose kate 18501940, is buried in prescotts pioneers home cemetery under the name mary k. 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. In the four years of research before the book came out, i hit that story hard. Prescott started with the help of gold in the nearby hills and like many other towns at the time, saloons and more. Join us for the next shootout on whiskey row in downtown prescott arizona. The crowds of cowboys and miners have long since been replaced by tourists, and no one pays with gold dust anymore.
Whiskey row historic main street visit prescott museums prescott golf courses. Whiskey row in prescott whiskey row 142 s montezuma st. They were all on whiskey row not too long before they traveled to tombstone, az. 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. Ive been to whiskey row once and it was quite a site to see. We eent downtown to whiskey row and did some bar hopping. On may 11, 1938, ernesto lira first image beat the wealthy marcus j. Find 6 listings related to whiskey row in prescott on. Shortly after prescott s founding in 1864, an area near the center of town began to. Take your time and visit whiskey row in prescott, arizona. If you want a piece of the home court advantage you need to train on the.
Dec 31, 2017 whiskey row becomes a street party as we ring in the new year. We could not have asked for a more perfect weekend except maybe it was a little hot. The whiskey row fire of 1900 disaster and millions of other books are available for. The whiskey row marathon is our largest fund raiser for program scholarships which help families in our community. Me being the the daughter of a history teacher, i loved hearing about the history of whiskey row and the history of prescott. When reconstructed, there was an inordinate amount of bars rebuilt in the area. Whiskey row prescott, az historic street of downtown. Travel, landmark, restaurant, retail shopping payment types. Celebrating a birthday, bachelor or bachelorette party, promotion, or just want to enjoy vip table service. In fact, doc hollidays girlfriend, big nose kate 18501940, is buried in prescott s pioneers home cemetery under the name mary k. 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. Stroll along whiskey row and visit montezuma castle on your way into town. 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 palace is the oldest frontier saloon in arizona and the most wellknown and historic restaurant. You can almost smell the whiskey coming through the pages of this great book. 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. Dierks bentleys whiskey row gilbert gilbert, az on. Restaurants near whiskey row, prescott on tripadvisor. Located upstairs in the palace historical building on whiskey row, with the only balcony overlooking the courthouse square. 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. In 1897 whiskey row became the first section of prescott to have exterior public lighting installed. Historic whiskey row photos the daily courier prescott, az. Oldest bar in arizona still serving whiskey, beer, legendary stories. Buy prescott arizona posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. Prescott was founded in 1864 and designated as arizonas first frontier capital in the same year. Grand canyon south rim 128 miles sedona arizona 67 miles jerome arizona 37 miles montezuma castle 46 miles. 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.
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. Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features a restaurant. The original whiskey row occupied the 100 block of montezuma street, and portions of the adjacent cortez and granite streets. The restoration and history of the area are phenomenal.
The center of whiskey row including crosswalk, circa 1970. Discount best rate hotels and motels in prescott, arizona. 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. 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 is home to 203 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something thats perfect for your stay. Come on up and enjoy some good old prescott hospitality at the jersey lilly saloon. Brad courtney, whiskey row historian prescott enews. 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. Courtney now your only home for free prescott history articles on sundays. The whiskey row fire of 1900 destroyed prescotts palace saloon, but not its bar or spirit. Cobweb hall, known today as arizonas most famous saloon story. From crooked gambling operations and barroom brawls to the devastating fire of 1900, author and historian bradley g. Relive the past and find out so much about this important side of arizona history. Watch as a 6foot illuminated cowboy boot is slowly lowered down the palace buildings flagpole. You can choose from 87 hotels and accommodations within a mile of whiskey row, including these options. Whiskey row is located in a historic area of prescott known for its array of dining options and hiking. 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 could nearly fill an entire afternoon just in itself. Oct 16, 2017 our trip to prescott arizona and whiskey row. Whiskey row developed after a fire in july of 1900 destroyed the entire block. See more ideas about prescott arizona, arizona and arizona travel. I found it bursty, and the display date in in 1970 did we have computers then. 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. On july 14th, 1900, the palace was destroyed by the whiskey. The 10 best restaurants near whiskey row in prescott, az.
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. Arizonas most legendary block the modern whiskey row in prescott was born in fire. The row rebuilt quickly and still serves as a focal point of prescott. Whiskey row, otherwise known as south montezuma street, dates back to around 1864, just after the city of prescott was founded. Step back in time with authentic 1800s reenactments from the southwest. 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. Event includes vendor booths with goodies and treats for the whole family. 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.
Whiskey row prescott 2020 all you need to know before you. In the late 1870s, wyatt earp, virgil earp and doc holliday were patrons of the palace. 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. Whiskey row bore witness to legendary gunfights, murders and other. Grab a coffee at one of the coffee shops or a full meal. Dierks bentleys whiskey row is an american gastropub unlike any other. On july 14, 1900 a disasterous fire swept through the row and destroyed four and a half blocks of the business district. Whiskey row prescott updated 2020 prescott, az tripadvisor. 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. 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. We are in the center of beautiful downtown prescott, arizona. Whiskey row becomes a street party as we ring in the new year. 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.
Oct 29, 2012 prescott, arizonawhiskey row the david rush travel show. Prescott, arizonawhiskey row the david rush travel show. All prescott arizona posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. 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.
This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Shortly after prescotts founding in 1864, an area near the center of town began to. New years eve boot drop 2018 in prescott family fun az. Dierks bentleys whiskey row gilbert, az is the perfect location. This street is named whiskey row because of the large number of saloons in one place. 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.
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