Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Central Commercial

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

1. Central Commercial Marker

Inscription. In 1900, Henry Lovin and John Withers established Lovin & Withers Mercantile. With its main store in Kingman, and smaller stores in Oatman and other mining towns, it was the largest retailer in northwestern Arizona.

In late 1916 they began construction on a new, large modern store they named Central Commercial. The grand opening in August 1917 was a gala celebration with entertainment and music provided by the "Los Angeles Colored Orchestra." Several expansions on Beale Street, and inclusion of the Powers Building on the corner of Fourth and Beale Streets was built to house Citizens Bank in 1911, resulting in its current appearance.

In 1978, the complex was acquired by Babbitt and the Facades were extensively remodeled. After its acquisition by the Ott family, the façade was restored to an original appearance, and the building was divided into various store fronts.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1917.

Location. 35° 11.351′ N, 114° 3.171′ W. Marker is in Kingman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is on North 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 N 4th Street, Kingman AZ 86401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley.

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

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this marker: Art Hub (within shouting distance of this marker); Running Hare (within shouting distance of this marker); Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miner's Mineral Monument (about 300 feet away); Depot Plaza (about 300 feet away); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Depot (about 300 feet away); Hotel Brunswick (about 400 feet away); Little Red Schoolhouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingman.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

2. Central Commercial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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