Globe in Gila County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 25, 2010

1. Cobre Valley Center for the Arts Marker

Inscription. You are standing next to the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, located in the Old Gila County Courthouse. In 1905, stone masons working on Roosevelt Dam were contracted to build this imposing structure which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is dedicated to George W. P. Hunt, Globe's first Mayor and Arizona's first Governor.

The Courthouse stood vacant from 1976 – 1984 when the Cobre Valley Fine Arts Guild began a full-scale restoration. Today it houses a diverse assemblage of fine arts and crafts. The Lower Level is shared by the Hand Weaving Studio and Copper County Camera Club. The Main Floor is occupied by the Fine Arts Guild and offers an eclectic array of art – stain glass, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, jewelry and an exciting gift shop. The Copper Cities Community Players has converted the old county courtroom (3rd floor) into a theatre with high-spirited productions offered various times throughout the year.

Restoration of the Cobra Valley Center for the Arts has been achieved solely through thousands of volunteer hours and community support continues through the donations of the fine arts patrons.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music

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• Entertainment • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 33° 23.777′ N, 110° 47.223′ W. Marker is in Globe, Arizona, in Gila County. It is on North Broad Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Broad Street, Globe AZ 85501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim,

in the San Carlos Apache Nation,

and specifically in the White Mountain Apache 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: City of Globe (here, next to this marker); In Honor of John W. Wentworth (a few steps from this marker); Hon. George W. P. Hunt (a few steps from this marker); Amster Building (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Espiscopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Sheriff Thompson's Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Globe to Governor (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hanging Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Globe.

Additional keywords. mining, copper

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 25, 2010

2. Cobre Valley Center for the Arts Marker

Cobra Valley Center for the Arts is located in the Old Gila County Courthouse.

Site of a Missing Cobre Valley Center for the Arts Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 3, 2010

3. Site of a Missing Cobre Valley Center for the Arts Marker

City is re-doing the sidewalk. A plaque had previously been mounted on the sidewalk. There is no information as to whether the marker will be replaced.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,561 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on March 5, 2010. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on August 4, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.