Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Silver King Florence Hotel

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

1. Silver King Florence Hotel Marker

Inscription. Built in 1876 for William Long, a partner in the Silver King Mine. Originally an unplastered, L-shaped adobe with gabled roof, the Silver King was renamed the Florence Hotel in 1890. Fire destroyed a portion of the hotel which was replaced by the two-story fired brick east wing about 1895. A covered arcade was later attached to the east wing, and a second story added to the west wing in 1917. The Florence Hotel was a social focal point, offering the finest in dining and accommodations. Listed, National Register of Historic Places

Erected 1986 by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, Historic Florence Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 33° 2.15′ N, 111° 23.253′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Ruggles Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

in the San Carlos Apache Nation,

and specifically 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

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Pinal County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); E. N. Fish & Co. Store (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Charles Rapp Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ross/Fryer – Cushman Residence (about 300 feet away); E.N. Fish & Co. Store (about 300 feet away); Levi Ruggles (about 400 feet away); Mauk Building (about 400 feet away); W.C. Smith/Rittenouse/Arriola's Cosmopolitan Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Regarding Silver King Florence Hotel. This site is #9 on the self-guided Historic Florence Walking Tour.

Also see . . . History of the The Silver King Hotel. (Submitted on January 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)

Silver King Florence Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

2. Silver King Florence Hotel

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

3. Silver King Florence Hotel

Photo taken from corner of N Main St. and Ruggles Ave.

4. Silver King Florence Hotel

Looking north from the corner of N Main St. and 6th St. Photo Copied from Arizona Historical Society Library & Archives/Tucson

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 31, 2022

5. Silver King Florence Hotel

The site is now the home of the "Silver King Marketplace."

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,094 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on March 30, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.