Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
John Nicholas Building
1886
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010
1. John Nicholas Building Marker
Inscription.
John Nicholas Building. Called the "New Beer Hall," this single-story, mud-roofed, one-room deep, adobe Sonoran-style house was said to be "the coolest place in town" by owner John Nicholas. In 1890, the Arizona Weekly Enterprise, Florence's second newspaper, leased the building for its printing shop and offices. After 1915, the addition of exterior stucco and a wood-framed, corrugated-metal, gable roof transformed the structure. The building later served as a general store, and became a residence in the 1930s., Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Called the "New Beer Hall," this single-story, mud-roofed, one-room deep, adobe Sonoran-style house was said to be "the coolest place in town" by owner John Nicholas. In 1890, the Arizona Weekly Enterprise, Florence's second newspaper, leased the building for its printing shop and offices. After 1915, the addition of exterior stucco and a wood-framed, corrugated-metal, gable roof transformed the structure. The building later served as a general store, and became a residence in the 1930s.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Erected 1999 by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 1.995′ N, 111° 23.216′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on North Baily Street, on the left when traveling north. Building is located on the Southwest corner of North Baily and 10th Streets. Marker faces Baily Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 192 North Baily 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. Nicholas Residence (a few steps from this marker); Cosgrove House (a few steps from this marker); Elena Llescas House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 899 times since then and 23 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.
