Prescott in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bashford Block
Photographed By Joseph Cavinato, June 27, 2009
1. Bashford Block Marker
Originally this was the site of A.G. Dunn's Butcher Shop, which provided fresh locally grown beef from Dunn's ranch. This was followed by Hubbard's drug store which was later owned by W.W.Ross. The drug store was purchased by Harry Brisley in 1899. Brisley's carried a variety of medicines, medical supplies, prescription drugs, stationery, soap and perfumes. Their most popular item was the picture post card, first introduced to Prescott by Harry Brisley. After the fire of July 14, 1900, the local newspaper reported on August 17, 1900 that "Architect Kilpatrick is preparing plans and specifications for a two-story building to cover the entire lot..." which would be constructed of brick and tufa stone. The large columns at the Cortez Street entrance were cut of locally quarried blue granite.In 1932 the Eagle Drug Store, formerly Brisley's opened a lunch counter, where many local girls waitressed their way through high school. The Eagle served as the crossroads of the community and the place to hear all of the local news. The lunch counter closed in 1974 after serving thousands of 5 cent cups of "the best coffee in town."
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1963.
Location. 34° 32.511′ N, 112° 28.136′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Arizona, in Yavapai County. Marker is on Gurley Street (Arizona Route 89) west of Cortez Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prescott AZ 86301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Territorial Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Bank of Arizona and the Electric Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Statehood Tree / Centennial Witness Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Solon Hannibal Borglum America's First Cowboy Sculptor (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Bandstand (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
Photographed By Joseph Cavinato, June 27, 2009
2. Bashford Block Marker
Photographed By Joseph Cavinato, June 27, 2009
3. Close-Up of Photo on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2009, by Joseph Cavinato of Fountain Hills, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,157 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2009, by Joseph Cavinato of Fountain Hills, Arizona. 3. submitted on June 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
