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

Cosgrove House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

1. Cosgrove House Marker

Inscription. The western portion of this adobe brick house was built for Frank and Isabella Cosgrove in 1878. It was originally constructed with dirt floors, roof and a Sonoran corner fireplace.

During the 1890s, Theophile Nicholas "Americanized" the structure by adding the central portion of the lean-to and a shingled, gabled roof.

Between 1898-1911 a brick veneer with window and door archways modernized its appearance, and a garage was added after 1916.

Listed, National Register of Historic Places

Erected 1986 by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, Historic Florence Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 33° 1.996′ N, 111° 23.205′ 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 Southeast corner of North Baily Street and 10th Street. Marker faces North Baily Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 191 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. John Nicholas Building (a few steps from this marker); Nicholas Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Elena Llescas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Spinas "Rental House" (within shouting distance of this marker); John Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesus Preciado de Luna/Bernardina Loroña Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Kee Residence

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Aquiles Arriola Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Regarding Cosgrove House. This site is #27 on the self-guided Historic Florence Walking Tour.

Isabella Cosgrove House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

2. Isabella Cosgrove House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

3. Isabella Cosgrove 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 1,177 times since then and 21 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.