Jerome in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Reese and Amster Garage

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

1. Reese and Amster Garage Marker

Inscription. This one-half story wood frame structure with corrugated sheet metal was built in the 1920's. It was the Reese and Amster White Garage and Machine Shop. Vehicles sold by Reese and Amster included the Chrysler 50, 60 and 70 and the Maxwell Car, which notably carried 10 persons up Schnebly Hill in Sedona with the throttle never more than half open. Later Reese and Amster also carried Buick, Dodge, The Oakland Roaster, Willys-Knight and Ford Touring Car to name a few.

Erected by The Jerome Historical Society Plaque Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 34° 45.086′ N, 112° 7.015′ W. Marker is in Jerome, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It is on Main Street (Arizona Route 89A), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Main Street, Jerome AZ 86331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Verde Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

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: New State Motor Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Husband's Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Jennie's Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Connor (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Whitten Printers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mine Museum/Fashion Saloon (about 300 feet away); Paul and Jerry's Saloon (about 300 feet away); The Saloon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerome.

Reese and Amster Garage and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

2. Reese and Amster Garage and Marker

Reese and Amster Garage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

3. Reese and Amster Garage

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,360 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.