Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Can Can Restaurant
1879
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 17, 2011
1. Can Can Restaurant Marker
The Can Can Restaurant was established in 1879 by Quong Kee. It was one of Tombstone's best known restaurants. In 1886 it was purchased by John Henninger who turned it into a first class eating establishment. It had a number of proprietors until 1921. In 1928, it became the Piggly Wiggly Market. In 1945 a Dr. Paul Zin and Father Aull opened the Tombstone Medical Center in this building. It was a facility for the treatment of asthma and other respiratory ailments. It was very successful and operated until the death of Father Aull in 1948. In the 1970's it was a coin shop. It has had several tenants over the years, but is the original historic building.Erected 2009 by Tombstone Restoration Commission. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 31° 42.772′ N, 110° 4.038′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. Marker is at the intersection of East Allen Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cochise County Bank (a few steps from this marker); The Grand Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Campbell & Hatch Saloon and Billiard Parlor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rose Tree (about 300 feet away); Tombstone City Hall (about 300 feet away); Hoptown (about 400 feet away); Allen English Home (about 400 feet away); Schieffelin Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 17, 2011
2. Can Can Restaurant
Marker is just to the left of the barrel.
3. Photo on Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 17, 2011
4. Can Can Restaurant
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,575 times since then and 226 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
