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Clark House (Prescott, Arizona)
The Clark House in Prescott, Arizona, at 109 N. Pleasant, was built in 1883, and it was moved a short distance in about 1899. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. With It is a Territorial-style woodframe house, about in plan. It is also known as the Eli P. Clark House, named for Eli P. Clark, a co-owner of the Pioneer sawmill which contractually provided the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad with railroad ties during the railroad's construction. Clark used profits from the contract to build this residence on the northeast corner of Gurley and Pleasant Streets, on a lot which is now a parking lot for a church on Gurley St. It was purchased by a Dr. Pentland in 1899 and was moved, for unknown reason, about north, so it is now on the second lot up from Gurley St. It faces the Prescott United School District building. At the time of its move, some modifications may have been made, but "the building has retained those features which distinguish it from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prescott, Arizona
Prescott ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. As of 2020 United States census, 2020 Census, the city's population was 45,827. In 1864, Prescott was designated as the capital of the Arizona Territory, replacing the temporary capital of Fort Whipple, Arizona, Fort Whipple. The territorial capital was moved to Tucson, Arizona, Tucson in 1867. Prescott again became the territorial capital in 1877, until Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix became the capital in 1889. Prescott has a rich history as a frontier gold and silver mining town. Mining and settlers brought frequent conflict with native American tribes in the area, including the Yavapai and Apache. Prescott was the home to Fort Whipple, Arizona, Fort Whipple from its inception, which acted as a base for campaigns against natives. Prescott was a stereotypical "wild west" town during the latter half of the 19th century; famous residents included Doc Holliday and Virgil Earp of the gunfight at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
