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

John Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

1. John Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall Marker

Inscription. Designed by prominent Arizona Architect James M. Creighton, this is the oldest standing fired-brick building in Florence. Soon after completion, French-born rancher-farmer John Nicholas moved his saloon to this building in 1889. Tradition has it that Nicholas' patrons were cooled by a steam-powered fan.

Fired-brick buildings became common in Florence after the first brickyard opened in 1886. Typical of the flat-roofed commercial style of architecture popular near the turn of the century, the building has a unique full basement and was originally unpainted.

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 these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, Historic Florence Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 33° 1.978′ N, 111° 23.223′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on East 11th Street near North Baily Street, on the right when traveling west. Building is located on the northwest corner of East 11th Street and North Baily Street. Marker faces East 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 46 East 11th Street, Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nicholas Residence (a few steps from this marker); Elena Llescas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesus Preciado de Luna/Bernardina Loroña Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); John Nicholas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Aquiles Arriola Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Cosgrove House (within shouting distance of this marker); Florence Town Hall / Police and Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); William Clark House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Regarding John Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall. This site is #24 on the self-guided Historic Florence Walking Tour.

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

2. John Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

3. John Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,326 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.