Bisbee in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Brewery Gulch

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 2, 2010

1. Brewery Gulch Marker

Inscription. In the early 1900's the rough edges of Bisbee's mining camps could be found here in notorious Brewery Gulch with its dozens of saloons, gambling halls and crib houses. The street got its name from a common activity in Bisbee's early days, represented by Muheim's Brewery building, which still stands today. The "Gulch" was also the location of the Bisbee Stock Exchange, making it the center of activity in more ways than one. One of the popular spots was St. Elmo Bar, the oldest bar in Bisbee, which is still in business to this day.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 31° 26.525′ N, 109° 54.831′ W. Marker is in Bisbee, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is at the intersection of Review Alley and Howell Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Review Alley. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bisbee AZ 85603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sky Islands

and in Southeastern Arizona.

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 the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Phelps Dodge General Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Copper Queen Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Bisbee City Fire Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Votes for Women (about 500 feet away); The Importance of Copper Mining

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(about 700 feet away); Bisbee: Queen of the Copper Camps (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bisbee World War II Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Lavender Pit (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bisbee.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Discovery of Ore (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 2, 2010

2. Brewery Gulch Marker

Brewery Gulch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 2, 2010

3. Brewery Gulch

Muheim's Brewery building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 2, 2010

4. Muheim's Brewery building

Photographed by Sharon Pairman, September 11, 2010

5. St. Elmo's

Photographed by Sharon Pairman, September 11, 2010

6. St. Elmo's

Brewery Gulch and Ore Alley image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frasher Foto, Circa 1930's - 1940's

7. Brewery Gulch and Ore Alley

Bisbee, Arizona

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 6,289 times since then and 509 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7. submitted on October 12, 2010. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.