Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bird Cage Theatre
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 17, 2011
1. Bird Cage Theatre Marker
recorded by the
Historic American
Buildings Survey
of the United States Department
of the Interior for its
archives at the Library of Congress.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic American Buildings Survey series list.
Location. 31° 42.72′ N, 110° 3.918′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is on East Allen Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on building at 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 walking distance of this marker: Curly Bill Brocius Killed Marshal Fred White Here (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Bird Cage Theatre (here, next to this marker); M. Calisher General Store (a few steps from this marker); Wells Fargo & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oriental Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); City Marshall Virgil Earp (within
this page online
Regarding Bird Cage Theatre. The Bird Cage Theater was one of the most notorious places of entertainment in the "Old West". It was a saloon and a theater. For $25 you could get a bottle of whiskey and the services of a "soiled dove". It was also the location of the longest lasting poker game in history, played continuously 24-7 for over eight years.
Also see . . . The Bird Cage Theater. Photos and a 10-minute video giving the history, information on the current "resident spirits" and information on visiting this museum. (Submitted on October 23, 2011.)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 17, 2011
2. Bird Cage Theatre and Marker
Photographed by F. D. Nichols, circa 1937
3. Bird Cage Theatre
Historic American Buildings Survey
November 1937 GENERAL VIEW HABS ARIZ,2-TOMB,18-1
November 1937 GENERAL VIEW HABS ARIZ,2-TOMB,18-1
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,933 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
