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
Inscription.
Can Can Restaurant. 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.
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.)
Location. 31° 42.772′ N, 110° 4.038′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is at the intersection of East Allen Street and South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Allen Street. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tombstone AZ 85638, 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
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 5,191 times since then and 258 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.
