Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Denier & Richmond General Merchandise Store
Built in 1890, the store originally had unplastered adobe walls, a gabled roof, and a large, commercial-style glass display front. After Denier & Richmond, the building housed the C.R. Michea Store from 1897 to 1907, and then the Michea-Arballo Store. The exterior brick veneer and canopy were added after 1915, and the building was subsequently used as an armory and grocery.
Strube's General Merchandise operated in this building from 1941 until 1986, when it became the Florence General Store.
Listed, National Register of Historic Places
Erected 1986 by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, Historic Florence Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 1.946′ N, 111° 23.256′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on West 12th Street near North Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the south side of the building along 12th street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 North Main Street, Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Florence Town Hall / Police and Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); John Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Aquiles Arriola Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John P. Clum House (about 300 feet away); Jesus Preciado de Luna/Bernardina Loroña Residence (about 300 feet away); Nicholas Residence (about 300 feet away); William Clark House (about 300 feet away); Elena Llescas House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Regarding Denier & Richmond General Merchandise Store. This site is #21 on the self-guided Historic Florence Walking Tour.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,021 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.