Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Andronico Loroņa House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013
1. Andronico Loroņa House Marker
Inscription.
Andronico Loroņa House. . This Sonoran-styled adobe house was built by rancher Andronico Loroņa in 1886 and it is typical of the houses built in early Florence by ranchers. The original flat roof was replaced with a pitched roof covered with tin. Loroņa lived here with his family until the death of his wife in 1935. After he and his three daughters left the area, an aunt, Mercy Chisholm, lived here with her husband until 1972. Mr. Chisholm was an electrician and it is claimed that he wired the first electric chair at Sing Sing prison. Legend says that no one ever knew his given name and even his wife called him Mister. , Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
This Sonoran-styled adobe house was built by rancher Andronico Loroņa in 1886 and it is typical of the houses built in early Florence by ranchers. The original flat roof was replaced with a pitched roof covered with tin. Loroņa lived here with his family until the death of his wife in 1935. After he and his three daughters left the area, an aunt, Mercy Chisholm, lived here with her husband until 1972. Mr. Chisholm was an electrician and it is claimed that he wired the first electric chair at Sing Sing prison. Legend says that no one ever knew his given name and even his wife called him Mister.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 33° 2.087′ N, 111° 22.888′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on North Silver Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 North Silver Street, Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
