Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Cochise County Bank
1881
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 17, 2011
1. Cochise County Bank Marker
Inscription.
Cochise County Bank. The first business in Tombstone was opened on this corner by J.B. Allen. In 1879 it was purchased by Phillip Smith who opened the Pioneer Store and an agency of the Pima County Bank within the store. When Cochise County was established, Smith changed the name to the Cochise County Bank and erected a new adobe building. The interior boasted black walnut furnishings and a burglar proof safe with a time lock. After Smith went bankrupt, it became Cochise Hardware and Trading; Bunker Hill Mining Co.; the Wolcott Department Store from 1886 to 1917 and then Tombstone Commercial Co. In approximately 1945 it became a Medical Clinic and Hospital and remained so until the mid 1960s. In later years it has housed the Chamber of Commerce and the Tombstone Visitor's Center. This is the original 1881 building, still serving the Tombstone Community.
The first business in Tombstone was opened on this corner by J.B. Allen. In 1879 it was purchased by Phillip Smith who opened the Pioneer Store and an agency of the Pima County Bank within the store. When Cochise County was established, Smith changed the name to the Cochise County Bank and erected a new adobe building. The interior boasted black walnut furnishings and a burglar proof safe with a time lock. After Smith went bankrupt, it became Cochise Hardware & Trading; Bunker Hill Mining Co.; the Wolcott Department Store from 1886 to 1917 and then Tombstone Commercial Co. In approximately 1945 it became a Medical Clinic and Hospital and remained so until the mid 1960s. In later years it has housed the Chamber of Commerce and the Tombstone Visitor's Center. This is the original 1881 building, still serving the Tombstone Community.
Erected 2006 by Tombstone Restoration Commission. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 31° 42.766′ N, 110° 4.044′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. Marker is at the intersection of East Allen Street and South 4th Street, on the right when traveling
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east on East Allen Street. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tombstone AZ 85638, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Frederick D. Nichols, Photographer, November 1937
4. Cochise County Bank Building
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,303 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 21, 2011. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
