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By Mark Hilton, December 16, 2017
Tuckabatchee Masonic Lodge Marker (Rear)
201 ► Alabama, Russell County, Crawford — Tuckabatchee Masonic Lodge —
On U.S. 80 at Bleeker Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 80.
This historic building was erected in 1848 to serve as the Tuckabatchee Masonic Lodge No. 96. At the time, this community of Crawford, Alabama (formerly known as Crockettsville from 1832 - 1843, named after Davy Crockett) was the county seat of . . . — — Map (db m111586) HM
202 ► Alabama, Shelby County, Chelsea — The Crane Home —
On Weldon Drive west of Twin Oaks Way, on the left when traveling west.
c.1897 has been placed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks Heritage by the Alabama Historical Commission February 21, 2019 — — Map (db m295265) HM
203 ► Alabama, Shelby County, Montevallo — King House — Built 1823 —
Near Highland Street near Bloch Street.
This tablet placed by the descendants of Edmund King, Jr. and the Alabama Writers Conclave. To commemorate his life and services. First brick house and first with glass windows built in this section of the state. Formerly known as the Mansion House. . . . — — Map (db m37353) HM
204 ► Alabama, Talladega County, Sylacauga — Sylacauga Historic Commercial District — Talladega County —
On North Broadway Avenue (Alabama Route 21) at East 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway Avenue.
The district contains a collection of late-19th to mid-20th century commercial buildings representing over 60 years of Sylacauga's commercial history. On December 1, 1886, the Anniston and Atlantic Railroad became the first railroad to come through . . . — — Map (db m131719) HM
205 ► Alabama, Talladega County, Sylacauga — The B.B. Comer Memorial Library — Talladega County —
On North Broadway Avenue (Alabama Route 21) at West 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Broadway Avenue.
The Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Sylacauga community, and the state of Alabama, constructed this library in 1939. The building is the result of $16,588 from raised local funds including a $5000 donation for furnishings from the family of . . . — — Map (db m131721) HM
206 ► Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Dadeville — Dennis Hotel — Circa 1836~Circa 1960 —
On North Broadnax Street (Alabama Route 49) north of Green Street, on the right when traveling north.
Called the United States Hotel until the 1890s, the Dennis Hotel was owned by a Dadeville family by that name for well over a century. It began as a stage stop, and gained fame as the living quarters for mid-19th-century humorist Johnson Jones . . . — — Map (db m223969) HM
207 ► Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Dadeville — The Rock Store / The Rock Store's Cosby Family — 1890s~1957 —
On Rev James Arter Smith Highway (County Road 50) at Stillwaters Highway (County Road 49), on the right when traveling west on Rev James Arter Smith Highway.
The Rock Store Built in the late 1890s by Wingfield Terrell Cosby, Sr., his wife Drusilla, and their seven children, the Rock Store was a Tallapoosa County institution for more than a half century. Local rocks crudely stacked and joined with . . . — — Map (db m223944) HM
208 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, McCalla — The Collins House — 1834 —
On Confederate Parkway 0.3 miles south of Tannehill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Built in the late 1870s near Vernon, Alabama by Edward Francis Collins. Logs were cut from timber on the family farm and hand hewed. The house remained in the Collins family until it was moved to this site in the spring of 1984. It was . . . — — Map (db m107501) HM
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209 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Browne House — Tuscaloosa County —
On Gary Fitts Street at 29th Ave, on the right when traveling west on Gary Fitts Street.
Newbern Hobbs Browne built this Gothic cottage in 1870. It is one of the first residences built in Tuscaloosa following the conclusion of the Civil War. Browne served four terms in the Alabama Legislature (1853-1859; 1873), and as Tuscaloosa County . . . — — Map (db m263006) HM
210 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Chabannes - Sealy House —
On Greensboro Avenue (State Highway 215) at 13th Street, on the right when traveling south on Greensboro Avenue.
The Chabannes - Sealy House was built in 1847 by Hollis C. Kidder. The house passed through several owners until it was sold in 1920 to Julia Nuzon Morris. Her daughter, Julia Morris, married Norbert Chabannes. That family lived here until the house . . . — — Map (db m35323) HM
211 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Druid City Hospital School Of Nursing —
On Hackberry Lane at 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Hackberry Lane.
Constructed in 1923 through gift of J. T. Horne, this building occupied by Druid City Hospital School of Nursing from 1923 to 1947. Used by University of Alabama from 1951 to 1954 to house first state supported collegiate school of nursing in . . . — — Map (db m29608) HM
212 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — McGuire~Strickland House — Tuscaloosa County —
On Capitol School Lane 0 miles north of Gary Fitts Street, on the right when traveling north.
The oldest wooden structure in Tuscaloosa, the McGuire-Strickland House was built in 1820 for Caroline and Moses McGuire, Tuscaloosa County's first Probate Judge and a state representative until 1845. Dr. Reuben and Marian Searcy purchased the home . . . — — Map (db m262596) HM
213 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Old Tavern —
On 28th Avenue at University Blvd, on the right on 28th Avenue.
Built in 1827 three blocks east on Broad Street. Stage stop and inn frequented by many political leaders while Tuscaloosa was State Capital. Moved to Capitol Park, 1966. — — Map (db m29119) HM
214 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — The Mildred Warner House —
On 8th Street at 20th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 8th Street.
Residence of many prominent Alabama families. Originally built by James Jenkins in 1822 as a two-room “cabin.” David Scott, prominent merchant and church leader, purchased the property in 1832 and added the four story brick structure. Occupied by . . . — — Map (db m203559) HM
215 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Tuscaloosa — Second State Capital — 1826-1846 —
On 6th Street at 28th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 6th Street.
This stone commemorates the City of Tuscaloosa as the second state capital, January 1826 to January 1846. Erected by the Alabama Centen- nial Commission and the citizens of Tuscaloosa, and dedicated December 14, 1919. On . . . — — Map (db m28996) HM
216 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Tuscaloosa City Hall —
On University Blvd at 22nd Avenue, on the right when traveling east on University Blvd.
Constructed in 1909 as US Post Office. First occupied April 1910, with Mrs. Maggie Miller as Postmistress. Federal courtroom, now City Council Chamber, with magnificent design and detail, on second floor, 1910-1968. Thomas A. Jones first Federal . . . — — Map (db m35376) HM
217 ► Alabama, Washington County, Chatom — Washington County Courthouse —
On Court Street at Central Avenue ( Route 56), on the left when traveling north on Court Street.
The Washington County Courthouse as it was built in 1908. It was razed in 1963. This memorial cornerstone was placed by the Washington County Historical Society and the Washington County Museum. — — Map (db m122737) HM
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218 ► Alabama, Washington County, Leroy — The Taylor House —
On Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 43) 0.2 miles north of Batley Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built circa 1841 by Walter Taylor on Commerce Street in Jackson. In 1985, it was removed from its original site to make way for a new City Hall Complex and was brought to this site and restored as the Leroy Branch of the Washington County State . . . — — Map (db m70598) HM
219 ► Alabama, Washington County, Wagarville — The Sullivan Cabin —
On Alabama Route 56 0.8 miles west of U.S. 43, on the right when traveling east.
The Sullivan Cabin was built on the east side of Bassett Creek, in 1874 by Gibeon Jefferson Sullivan, a Confederate soldier who served in Co. A. 32nd Ala Infantry, an all-volunteer company made up of men from Washington County. The cabin is a . . . — — Map (db m122341) HM
220 ► Alabama, Wilcox County, Pine Apple — Moore Academy — "A Great Adventure of the Mind" —
On State Highway 10 at Adams Street on State Highway 10.
Founded in 1882 by John Trotwood Moore, who became a famous author, archeologist, and poet laureate of the State of Tennessee, the original two-story wood frame building served the Pine Apple area from 1882 until the present brick structure was . . . — — Map (db m47705) HM
221 ► Alabama, Winston County, Houston — The Jail at Houston / Houston-County Seat of Winston —
On County Road 63 at County Road 61, on the left when traveling south on County Road 63.
The Jail at Houston The Houston Jail is the only surviving log jail in north Alabama. The jail, constructed around 1868 from hand-hewn hardwood logs, replaced an earlier one destroyed by pro-Union men in the county during the Civil War. The . . . — — Map (db m182919) HM
222 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Downtown — Wendler Building — Alaska Centennial 1867 • 1967 —
On 4th Avenue at D Street, on the right when traveling east on 4th Avenue.
Built in 1915, this is the first permanent building constructed in Anchorage and is now the oldest building still standing here. It was erected to house the Larson-Wendler Company, the city's first general merchandise store. — — Map (db m254280) HM
223 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 5 — 7th Avenue Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
This cabin was moved from 7th Avenue, and has not been identified. The original records for all of these cabins were lost during the 1967 flood. — — Map (db m256864) HM
224 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 25 — Allen Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
This cabin was owned by Harold R. Allen. It was moved to Pioneer Park from a location on the Richardson Highway. — — Map (db m256890) HM
225 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 12 — Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
Originally located between Lacey & Cushman Streets, this cabin was built in the early 1900's. It was generously donated by Edgar Philleo. — — Map (db m256941) HM
226 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 26 — Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
The history of this cabin is unknown. It is believed that it might have been a blacksmith shop. — — Map (db m256892) HM
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227 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 27 — Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
The history of this cabin is not known, except that it was moved here from its original location on Wickersham Street. — — Map (db m256893) HM
228 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 13 — Dr. Young Homestead Replica —
Near Airport Way.
This replica is believed to have been part of the original homestead owned by Dr. Young, one of the first Dairy Farmers in Fairbanks. It was moved to this site from 11th Avenue. — — Map (db m256713) HM
229 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 23 — Eva's Place —
Near Airport Way.
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230 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 14 — Ferguson Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
One of the earliest in Fairbanks, this cabin was built around 1904 by two Finns. It was located on Second Avenue. The original mud can still be seen between some of the logs. It was owned by Lena Ferguson until 1954, and donated by . . . — — Map (db m256714) HM
231 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 19 — Georgia Lee House —
Near Airport Way.
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232 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 18 — Golden's Grocery —
Near Airport Way.
Original site was First and Wickersham. Known as Golden's Grocery. Later became Palfy's Sheet Metal Works and Brewery. — — Map (db m256878) HM
233 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 4 — Loomis Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
Home of Lee B. Loomis, of Loomis Security: built in 1903 for $800. Note the leaded windows. This cabin was also the home of Louis Golden, and later the Paul Palfy family. — — Map (db m256865) HM
234 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 30 — McRae Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
Built in 1926. Alex McRae dreamed of owning his own home. At age 55, his dreams were fulfilled with this cabin. — — Map (db m256928) HM
235 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 9/10 — Motel Cabins —
Near Airport Way.
Built in 1948, and used as motels that were later rented as homes. It is rumored that many lively parties were held in these cabins. — — Map (db m256735) HM
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236 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 8 — Nagengast Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
This cabin was built in 1908 and purchased in the early 30's by Nick Nagengast who traveled to Alaska with Elam Harrish, the hero of Jack London's Burning Daylight — — Map (db m256856) HM
237 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 17 — Nunner Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
This cabin was moved from 7th Avenue. Martin Nunner, a miner from Coal Creek bought it from a Russian family in the mid nineteen fifties. — — Map (db m256869) HM
238 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 3 — Olson/Erickson Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
Moved from the 1400 block of 2nd and Badger. Willed to Carl Erickson by Lawrence Olson. Robert Service was never in the cabin, but his literary works were introduced here. — — Map (db m256867) HM
239 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — Palace Hotel and Bath House —
Near Airport Way.
Constructed in 1906 as the Palace Hotel and Bath House. Located on 4th Avenue. First floor was used as a bath house. Cost of a Tub Bath was fifty cents. — — Map (db m256876) HM
240 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — Ranger Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
Owned by Henry (Harry) Peter Karstens. He was co-leader of the 1st climb on Mt. McKinley/Denali, and Pioneer Superintendent of Mt. McKinley National Park from 1921-1928. Karstens returned to private business in Fairbanks in 1928, and . . . — — Map (db m256931) HM
241 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 24 — Sherwin Home —
Near Airport Way.
Bill Sherwin's home. Originally located on 1st Avenue & State Street. Bill's Saw Shop, building number 20, was located behind the house. — — Map (db m256888) HM
242 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 16 — Skagway Jim's Cabin —
Near Airport Way.
This cabin, originally located on Wendell Street, is said to have been the home of Skagway Jim; a member of Soapy Smith's gang. Jim died in Fairbanks around 1909 of an old gunshot wound. — — Map (db m256860) HM
243 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — Suter House —
On 5th Avenue near Noble Street.
Suter, “The Live Jeweler” and E.R. Peoples, owner of E.R. Peoples General Merchandise, married two sisters in 1910.They built these two adjoining houses, together one of the first modern homes in town. — — Map (db m47408) HM
244 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — The Torgerson Shed —
Near Airport Way.
This cabin has been identified as "The Torgerson Shed". It was moved to Pioneer Park from 2nd & Cleary Street. — — Map (db m256894) HM
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245 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — 31A — Wold House —
Near Airport Way.
Wold family home from 1946 to 1969. Joanne [Jo Ann], one of the daughters, is known for her writing talents: "This Old House", and "Gold City Girl". — — Map (db m256935) HM
246 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks, Downtown — Federal Building —
On Cushman Street at 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Cushman Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m256469) HM
247 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks, Downtown — Old City Hall —
On Cushman Street at 5th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Cushman Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m256476) HM
248 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks, Downtown — The Falcon Joslin House (1904) — 413 Cowles Street —
On Cowles Street at 5th Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Cowles Street.
This solidly built, almost square, two-story home was constructed in the 1904 to 1905 time period as a family home for Falcon Joslin and his family. Falcon Joslin was born in Tennessee and was educated as a lawyer. He practiced law in Seattle . . . — — Map (db m257184) HM
249 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks, Downtown — Wickersham Cabin —
On 1st Avenue at Noble Street on 1st Avenue.
This is the site of the original cabin of James J. Wickersham. He was an author, pioneer judge, congressional delegate and Alaska Visionary. Alaska Centennial 1867-1967 State of Alaska Governor Walter J. Hickel Alaska Centennial Commission — — Map (db m47384) HM
250 ► Alaska, Juneau Borough, Juneau, Downtown — Dimond Courthouse —
On 4th Street east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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251 ► Alaska, Juneau Borough, Juneau, Downtown Juneau — The History Around You — Downtown Historic District —
Near South Franklin Street.
[Stylized map of downtown Juneau] [Illustration captions, clockwise from top center, read] Last Chance Mining Museum Originally the support buildings for the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company End of Basin Road • Built 1914-1916 . . . — — Map (db m257933) HM
252 ► Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Sutton-Alpine — Chickaloon Bunkhouse —
On Chickaloon Way north of Glenn Highway Milepost 61.6 (Alaska Highway 1), on the right when traveling north.
In 1899 the U.S. Army documented the coal findings at Chickaloon and in 1916 the area was set aside by the United States Secretary of the Interior as a designated coal-mining area. A town sprang up, the town of Chickaloon, peopled with miners, . . . — — Map (db m254982) HM
253 ► Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Sutton-Alpine — Chickaloon Bunkhouse —
On Glenn Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
In 1899 the U.S. Army documented coal along the Chickaloon River and in 1916 the area was set aside by the United States Secretary of the Interior as a designated coal-mining area. The town of Chickaloon sprang up peopled with miners, . . . — — Map (db m255018) HM
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254 ► Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Sutton-Alpine — Hitchcock Cabin —
On Glenn Highway (Alaska Route 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
Made of spruce logs harvested on his Caribou Creek property, Jim Hitchcock constructed this cabin in the mid to late 1960's. It was designed to be used for bathrooms with showers at a City of Palmer RV Park (now the site of the Palmer Court . . . — — Map (db m255172) HM
255 ► Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Sutton-Alpine — Lucas House —
On Chickaloon Way north of Glenn Highway Milepost 61.6 ( Highway 1), on the right when traveling north.
The "Lucas House" was built by the US Navy in 1917 in Chickaloon. Until about 1922 it served as an officer's quarters during the Navy's short period of coal production in Chickaloon. At that time, the downstairs was two rooms, a kitchen . . . — — Map (db m254984) HM
256 ► Alaska, Petersburg Borough, Petersburg — 18 S. Sing Lee Alley — ca. 1905 —
On Sing Lee Alley.
Brothers Rasmus and Jon Enge floated this building across the Wrangell Narrows to its current location. The family used it for a home and warehouse. 1998 Centennial Project/TRT Grant — — Map (db m301496) HM
257 ► Alaska, Petersburg Borough, Petersburg — Enge Building — 1909 —
On Sing Lee Alley, on the left when traveling north.
Newcomers called Rasmus and Anna Enge's boarding house-home. Built over tidelands, it had a skiff float alongside for high water landings and a street level cafe. 1998 Centennial Project/TRT Grant — — Map (db m301499) HM
258 ► Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — Sitka Directory —
On Harbor Drive (Local Route F-99) south of Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling south.
(Side 1): Russian Bishop's House Built in 1842 by the Russian American Company as a residence for the bishop of the Orthodox Church, the Russian Bishop's House is one of the few surviving examples of Russian colonial architecture . . . — — Map (db m308639) HM
259 ► Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — Station Building 29 National Historic Landmark — Historic Sitka Alaska —
On Lincoln Street east of Barracks Street, on the right when traveling east.
Norman E. Staton, Sr. and Ethel L. (Milonich) Staton purchased Building 29 in 1983, the same year it was registered by the National Park Service. With his love of architecture and his interest in preservation of historical sites, and as a . . . — — Map (db m308429) HM
260 ► Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka, Mount Edgecumbe — Sheldon Jackson Museum — Founded in 1887 —
On College Drive east of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east.
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261 ► Alaska, Skagway Borough, Skagway, Dyea — Jeff. Smith’s Parlor
On 2nd Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
The building before you is an historical structure known as “Jeff. Smith’s Parlor.” It has recently been acquired by Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service. Jeff. Smith’s Parlor, a part of the extensive . . . — — Map (db m72785) HM
262 ► Alaska, Skagway Borough, Skagway, Dyea — Pacific Clipper Line Office — 1898 —
On Broadway south of 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Restored by the National Park Service Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park — — Map (db m257820) HM
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263 ► Alaska, Skagway Borough, Skagway, Dyea — Pantheon Saloon — 1903 —
On Broadway at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Broadway.
Restored by the National Park Service Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park — — Map (db m257810) HM
264 ► Alaska, Skagway Borough, Skagway, Dyea — Peniel Mission — 1900 —
On 6th Avenue east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
Restored by the National Park Service Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park — — Map (db m257748) HM
265 ► Alaska, Skagway Borough, Skagway, Dyea — Skagway Original City Hall — (1897 - 1901) —
On 5th Avenue west of Broadway, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1897, this one-and-one-half story log structure served as Skagway's first city hall and jail, the first courthouse, and the first U.S. Marshal's office. It was also the site of the land transfer for the railroad . . . — — Map (db m257763) HM
266 ► Alaska, Skagway Borough, Skagway, Dyea — The Vining and Wilkes Warehouse —
Near Dyea Road.
Measuring 50’ X 100’, this was once the largest buildings in Dyea. I was built on pilings for fear of high tide coming up that far in 1898. Warehouses were used to sort out massive piles of mining supplies and bring order to the chaos that had . . . — — Map (db m72788) HM
267 ► Alaska, Skagway Borough, Skagway, Dyea — Trail of '98 Museum — Alaska Centennial 1867 - 1967 —
On 7 Avenue at Spring Street on 7 Avenue.
Built as McCabe College for Women in 1899-1900. This is the first granite building in Alaska. It served as a Federal Court House from 1901 until statehood when it was purchased by the city of Skagway for a museum. — — Map (db m72789) HM
268 ► Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Delta Junction — Construction of the Sullivan Roadhouse —
On Richardson Highway (State Highway 4 at milepost 266), 0.1 miles north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
John Sullivan built his roadhouse out of unpeeled white spruce logs. It was originally chinked with moss and had a pole decked, sod roof covered with galvanized corrugated steel panels. The logs were crudely notched and pegged together. The . . . — — Map (db m255635) HM
269 ► Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Delta Junction — Refurbishing the Sullivan Roadhouse —
On Richardson Highway (State Highway 4 at milepost 266), 0.1 miles north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Today, the Sullivan Roadhouse appears much as it did during the early 1900's. The Roadhouse was carefully marked before it was dismantled and relocated to Delta Junction in the summer of 1996. During the reassembly, the bottom three tiers of . . . — — Map (db m255640) HM
270 ► Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Delta Junction — Sullivan Roadhouse Complex —
On Richardson Highway (State Highway 4 at milepost 266), 0.1 miles north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Sullivan Roadhouse was originally comprised of a main lodge and several out buildings. It was a main stop for the passenger and freight lines. A large barn and blacksmith shop were essential for maintaining horses and sleds. The Sullivan was . . . — — Map (db m255643) HM
271 ► Arizona, Apache County, Springerville — 22 — Baca Home —
On Apache Street at Supai, on the left when traveling east on Apache Street.
Gregorio Baca bought this house from G. Becker in 1907 for his bride, Chona Ortega. It's walls are 16" thick adobe. The wealthy Bacas & Ortegas ran large herds of cattle & sheep on vast tracts of land in Concho, St. Johns & The R.V. area. — — Map (db m36383) HM
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272 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Fredonia — Historic Log Cabin —
Near U.S. 89A at milepost 610.5, on the right when traveling north.
Owned by Billie McMurry Griffiths Built about 1930 Donated by the McMurry Sisters — — Map (db m94926) HM
273 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Lookout Studio
Near Village Loop Drive. Reported permanently removed.
The Fred Harvey Company built Lookout Studio in 1914, in part to compete with the Kolb Brothers Studio located slightly west along the rim. Called "The Lookout," Fred Harvey's studio offered telescopic views, photographs, and books about the . . . — — Map (db m39544) HM
274 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Verkamp's Curios
Near South Entrance Road. Reported missing.
John G. Verkamp rented a tent from the Bright Angel Hotel in 1898 and began selling curios and Indian crafts for Babbitt Brothers' Trading Company. After several slow weeks he closed and sold his stock to the hotel. But he sensed Grand Canyon's . . . — — Map (db m39571) HM
275 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Page — 1936 Weaver House —
Near Lonely Dell.
Leo and Hazel Weaver had big plans for their newly purchased ranch as they flipped old cabins into rentals for guests. They hired Hopi stonemason Poli Hugavi to build this house which acted as the main lodge. The rustic Paradise Canyon Ranch was . . . — — Map (db m289949) HM
276 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Sedona — 1 — Jordan Farmhouse — City of Sedona Landmark No. 1 —
Near Jordan Road.
This home of Walter and Ruth Jordan began as a one-room cabin in 1931. It grew by three rooms in 1937, and grew in 1947 to its present size. It was opened as the Sedona Heritage Museum in 1998. It exemplifies early Sedona red rock construction. — — Map (db m94846) HM
277 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Sedona — 5 — Jordan Sales Building — City of Sedona Landmark No. 5 —
On State Highway 89A, on the right when traveling north.
Built circa 1938 by George Jordan as a co-op retail outlet for fruit produced and marketed by local orchard farmers, including George and his brother Walter. It was a key part in the early commercial development of Uptown Sedona and is a good . . . — — Map (db m40921) HM
278 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Sedona — 15 — Pushmataha, 1960 — City of Sedona Landmark No. 15 —
Near Brewer Road at Cypress Lane, on the left when traveling south.
Harold and Christine Strohm built their Old-West style building and opened 'Museum, Et Cetera.' to showcase their collection of antiques. The Strohms named the building 'Pushmataha' after a Choctaw Chief. It means “He has won all the honors of . . . — — Map (db m94831) HM
279 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Sedona — Rollie's Camera — 1948 — 297 Hwy 89A —
Near Arizona Route 89A, on the right when traveling south.
This was originally Bob Bradshaw's photo shop and living quarters. Bradshaw's photos appeared often in Arizona Highways, and he published several books of Arizona images. Bob was involved in Sedona's film-making business for 50 years. He sold . . . — — Map (db m94834) HM
280 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Babbitt-Polson Building —
On West Grand Canyon / West Route 66 at South 3rd Steet, on the left when traveling east on West Grand Canyon / West Route 66.
The wood framed 1894 Polson Bros. General Store burned down in the 1901 fire and was replaced by this brick building in 1907. The Babbitt and Polson families were pioneer merchants in the area. In 1930 the building was stuccoed to create the only . . . — — Map (db m33384) HM
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281 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Black and White Cleaners —
On Bill Williams Avenue / Route 66 west of North 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Built by C. E. Boyce in 1907, this structure was a general merchandise and hardware store and shared a common wall with the Old Post Office to the west. In 1929 it became a dry cleaners with a huge array of belt driven machinery and an adobe . . . — — Map (db m33366) HM
282 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Citizens Bank —
On West Bill Williams Avenue / West Route 66 at South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on West Bill Williams Avenue / West Route 66.
This Neo-Classical Revival style building opened with much fanfare on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918. The bank was the financial center of the lumber, ranching and railroad operations in the area until it closed in 1958. The extensive terra cotta . . . — — Map (db m33381) HM
283 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Crowe-McCoy Building —
On West Railroad Avenue (U.S. 66) 0.1 miles east of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
One-story saloon of native stone ca. 1901-03. Second story of brick added in 1904 to house prostitutes' "Cribs". Storefront distinguished by classically designed pressed metal facade. Wrought iron balcony added in later years. — — Map (db m185230) HM
284 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Dime Store —
On West Bill Williams Avenue/West Route 66 west of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1901, a great fire swept through Williams, burning 36 business buildings, 2 hotels and 10 homes in less than an hour. Major fires in 1903 and 1908 further dictated the need for fire-resistant stone, concrete, and brick buildings. Many of those, . . . — — Map (db m33392) HM
285 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Grand Canyon Drug Company —
On West Bill Williams Boulevard/West Route 66 east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Bill Williams Mountain was named in 1851 after fabled mountain man William S. Williams, who is said to have trapped beaver in this area. In its shadow, this building circa 1912, served local needs with a pharmacy and soda fountain at the front of . . . — — Map (db m33389) HM
286 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Lebsch Confectionery —
On West Bill Williams Avenue/West Route 66 west of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad arrived in 1882, starting a stampede of commercial enterprise. The development of Williams as a community is indicated in part, by this ice cream and confectionery store built by Albert Lebsch in 1914. For a number . . . — — Map (db m33391) HM
287 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Old Parlor Pool Hall — Circa 1910 —
On West Bill Williams Boulevard/West Route 66 west of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m33390) HM
288 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Old Post Office —
On Bill Williams Avenue / Route 66 west of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
Beginning in 1926, this vintage 1907 building served as the U.S. Post Office for 36 years. This was one of the many structures built by Cormick E. Boyce, who arrived in 1881 as a freight hauler and became one of the area's leading merchants and . . . — — Map (db m33368) HM
289 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Pollock Building —
On Grand Canyon Avenue / West Route 66 east of North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built of locally quarried volcanic rock in 1901, this edifice housed a bank and many businesses displaced by the 1901 fire. These included the local newspaper, telegraph office, and eventually Arnold's, a famous Route 66 eatery. In 1928, the Masonic . . . — — Map (db m33382) HM
290 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Red Cross Garage —
On West Bill Williams Avenue west of North Grand Canyon Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Built of native rock with brick facades, this 1913 garage served travelers at the end of the wagon age and beginning of the automobile era. By 1930, automobiles carried more people to the Grand Canyon than did the railroad. The opposite end of this . . . — — Map (db m33380) HM
291 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Rittenhouse Haberdashery —
On West Bill Williams Boulevard/West Route 66 west of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1901, a 60-mile long railroad spur line to the Grand Canyon secured Williams the title "Gateway to the Grand Canyon." Train tickets at that time cost $3.95 serving world travelers and locals alike, this pre-1910 structure was home to a men's . . . — — Map (db m33388) HM
292 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Santa Fe Railway Freight Depot —
On West Bill Williams Avenue at North Grand Canyon Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West Bill Williams Avenue.
Built in 1901, this brick structure was the first train depot in Williams. After the Fray Marcos depot was built in 1908, this building took on freight arriving to and departing from Williams. It was moved here from across the railroad tracks in . . . — — Map (db m33379) HM
293 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Telegraph Office —
On west Bill Williams Boulevard/West Route 66 east of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Telegraph service came to Williams in 1894. The Postal Telegraph Co. was located here in 1910, when this office was built, until the 1940's. At some time the building was divided to share space with Ziriax Photo Shop. The town bandstand was located . . . — — Map (db m33387) HM
294 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Tetzlaff Building —
On West Bill Williams Avenue east of North Grand Canyon Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
This Victorian-Romanesque style building, designed as a saloon and bordello was built in 1897 by German tailor August Tetzlaff. Offering female company in eight cribs and an elegant parlor, it also boasted a two-story outhouse. Whiskey, pool tables . . . — — Map (db m33377) HM
295 ► Arizona, Gila County, Globe — International House — Built in 1902 —
On North Broad Street, on the right when traveling south.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m67464) HM
296 ► Arizona, Gila County, Miami — Soderman Building —
On North Chisholm Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Soderman Building 1917 -1921 — — Map (db m67474) HM
297 ► Arizona, Gila County, Payson — Ox Bow Inn — 607 W. Main —
On West Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1932 a log building named the Payson Hotel was built on this site. In 1954 it was remodeled, together with the building to the west, as the Ox Bow Inn and Saloon. The name comes from Oxbow Hill, the gateway to Payson, named when soldiers in the . . . — — Map (db m67403) HM
298 ► Arizona, Gila County, Payson — Site of Rock Store — "Payson's Commercial" — 608 W. Main —
On West Main Street at South McLane Road, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
On this strategic site, J.W. Boardman built a rock building and constructed a mercantile business. McLane Road, going north along the property, was the road to Pine and points north and west. The store was gutted by fire in 1938. Refrigerator . . . — — Map (db m67405) HM
299 ► Arizona, Gila County, Payson — Site of the Herron Hotel — 602, 604, 606 W. Main —
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
The two-story Herron Hotel burned down in 1918 at this location. Subsequently a series of businesses were established on this block. Among them were Payson's first gasoline station, an ice cream parlor, barber shop, mercantile store, and finally the . . . — — Map (db m67404) HM
300 ► Arizona, Graham County, Safford — Arizona Bank & Trust Company — 1921 —
On West Main Street at South 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
A well-known Tucson architect, H. O. Jaastad, designed this imposing neo-classical revival structure in 1920. Snell & Harvey of Phoenix erected the building for around $50,000. The concrete foundation is capped by brick construction. Two terra cotta . . . — — Map (db m61511) HM

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