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

New State Motor Building

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

1. New State Motor Building Marker

Inscription. The New State Motor Company building was built of concrete in 1918 under the ownership of Dan Shea. A car dealership and show room were located upstairs and a garage downstairs. Inside the building an elevator delivered cars to the lower floor. A hole was later cut into the side of the building and a wooden ramp from main street was added for second floor access. The ramp was removed in the late 1930's. Selna's Market occupied the building in the 1940's. In 1943 the U.S. Post Office moved in and in 1956 the Jerome Historical Society purchased the building from the Verde Exploration Company.

Erected by The Jerome Historical Society Plaque Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 34° 45.098′ N, 112° 7.008′ W. Marker is in Jerome, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It is on Main Street (Arizona Route 89A), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 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: Reese and Amster Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Jennie's Place (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Husband's Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Connor (within shouting distance 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.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

2. New State Motor Building Marker

New State Motor Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

3. New State Motor Building

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

4. New State Motor Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,793 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.