Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Elena Llescas House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

1. Elena Llescas House Marker

Inscription. Built for Pablo and Elena Llescas in the early 1860s, this single-story row house has two exterior walls not parallel with respect to the other walls. This indicates construction prior to the 1866 Ruggles Street Grid. This building is constructed on the property lines on the south and west. The gabled roof was added over the Sonoran mud roof in the 1890s, and the original viga and saguaro-rib ceilings are still intact and visible. The building has had varied uses: private dwelling, chinese laundry, and offices.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Erected 1989 by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, Historic Florence Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 33° 1.981′ N, 111° 23.206′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on North Baily Street, on the right when traveling north. Building is located on the Northeast corner of North Baily Street and 11th Street. Marker faces North Baily Street. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 North Baily Street, Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jesus Preciado de Luna/Bernardina Loroña Residence (a few steps from this marker); Nicholas Residence (a few steps from this marker); John Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cosgrove House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Nicholas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Spinas "Rental House" (within shouting distance of this marker); Aquiles Arriola Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Kee Residence (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Regarding Elena Llescas House. This site is #26 on the self-guided Historic Florence Walking Tour.

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

2. Elena Llescas House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

3. Elena Llescas House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,040 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.