Ash Fork in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Famous Esclante Hotel
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
1. “The Famous Esclante Hotel” Marker
On the ground floor of the structure was the lunch room fitted with a circular counter, a large curio shop, newsstand/reading room, and a barber shop. There was also a beautiful crystal chandelier lighted dining room which was somewhat centered within the hotel. The east side of the hotel hosted beautiful gardens.
Ash Fork was an important railroad junction at that time. Passengers and freight bound for central and southern Arizona boarded the trains at the famed Hotel Escalante. Alas, the beautiful hotel was demolished in the 70s. The effort to prevent such a loss failed but will never be forgotten.
Formed 1997
Erected by Ash Fork Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1930.
Location. 35° 13.502′ N, 112° 29.113′ W. Marker is in Ash Fork, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It is at the intersection of Lewis Avenue (Business Route 40) and 5th Street, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ash Fork (here, next to this marker); Ash Fork, Arizona / The Coming of Route 66 (here, next to this marker); Ash Fork Maintenance Camp #1 (approx. 0.4 miles away).
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
2. “The Famous Esclante Hotel” Marker
This marker is located on the left, the Ash Fork marker (plaque) is in the center and the Ash Fork, Arizona - Founded 1882 / The Coming of Route "66" marker is located on the right
3. Photo Displayed on Marker
Credits displayed under photo:
H-2409 The Escalante, Ash Fork, Arizona - Copyright Fred Harvey
Note different spelling of name
H-2409 The Escalante, Ash Fork, Arizona - Copyright Fred Harvey
Note different spelling of name
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 25, 2010
4. “The Famous Esclante Hotel”
Looking East from the former loading and unloading platform of the Escalante Hotel
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 25, 2010
5. “The Famous Esclante Hotel”
Looking west down the former loading and unloading platform for the Hotel Escalante.
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 25, 2010
6. “The Famous Escalante Hotel”
Looking north from the hotel site. The area beyond the present day tracks is an old maintenance area with many foundations and remnants of past activities, including the water tank.
7. An Image of the Escalante Post Card Published by the Fred Harvey Corporation
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,646 times since then and 174 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on July 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on July 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 26, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 7. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
