Prescott in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Knights of Pythias Building
Photographed by Joseph Cavinato, August 14, 2009
1. Knights of Pythias Building Marker
Inscription.
Knights of Pythias Building. . With the exception of the Courthouse, the Knights of Pythias Building, also known as the Tilton Building, has always been the tallest building on the Plaza at 46 feet. It was dedicated on November 27, 1895, and is one of the few buildings that survived the fire of 1900. The building originally housed retail on the first floor, office space on the second floor, and a large open hall on the third floor as the meeting room of the Knights of Pythias, an early social fraternal organization attended by many of Prescotts leading male citizens. Scorched in the fire, the front faηade was stuccoed and scored to resemble stone. The building was partially restored in 1995.
With the exception of the Courthouse, the Knights of Pythias Building, also known as the Tilton Building, has always been the tallest building on the Plaza at 46 feet. It was dedicated on November 27, 1895, and is one of the few buildings that survived the fire of 1900. The building originally housed retail on the first floor, office space on the second floor, and a large open hall on the third floor as the meeting room of the Knights of Pythias, an early social fraternal organization attended by many of Prescotts leading male citizens. Scorched in the fire, the front faηade was stuccoed and scored to resemble stone. The building was partially restored in 1995.
Erected by Historic Preservation Fund and the City of Prescott.
Location. 34° 32.497′ N, 112° 28.115′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It is on South Cortez Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is one building south of the intersection of East Gurley St. and South Cortez St. It is the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 South Cortez St, Prescott AZ 86301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prescott Area. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. 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 and also Mexicos Alta California.
More about this marker. This marker is on the edge of the sidewalk. It is visible from the street, however it is turned toward the building. Only the back is seen from the street.
Photographed by Joseph Cavinato, August 14, 2009
2. Knights of Pythias Building street view
Photographed by Joseph Cavinato, August 14, 2009
3. Knights of Pythias Building National Register Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2009, by Joseph Cavinato of Fountain Hills, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,599 times since then and 59 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week November 24, 2024. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2009, by Joseph Cavinato of Fountain Hills, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
