Mesa in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pomeroy Building

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 27, 2022

1. Pomeroy Building Marker

Inscription. Built in 1891, this ranks among the city's oldest business estab;ishments. One of Mesa's first buildings with electricity. The second story, Pomeroy Hall, was used for social gatherings.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 33° 24.923′ N, 111° 50.131′ W. Marker is in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 136 West Main Street, Mesa AZ 85201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

and in the Tohono O’odham Nation.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wayne C. Pomeroy (here, next to this marker); Zebulon Pearce Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Zeb Pearce Companies Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Zenos Co-Op (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Alhambra Hotel (about 700 feet away); Mesa Woman's Club House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sirrine House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Landmark Restaurant / Mesa Community College (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mesa.

Additional commentary.
1. From the Downtown Mesa Walking Tour Brochure
Built in 1891 by the sons of Francis Pomeroy,
one of Mesa’s
Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online
founding fathers, this building
housed one of the city’s earliest businesses.
Wayne Pomeroy established the Pomeroy
Men’s Store in 1951 on the east side of the
building, and Gordon’s Shoe Store was on
the west section until 1975.

— Submitted August 27, 2022.

Pomeroy Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 25, 2022

2. Pomeroy Building

The marker is mounted on the front of the building at the far right.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2022, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,851 times since then and 156 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2022, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on August 25, 2022, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.