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South Mountain Park
South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona, is the largest municipal park in the United States, and one of the largest urban parks in North America and in the world. It has been designated as a Phoenix Points of Pride, Phoenix Point of Pride.
Geog ...
in Phoenix, Arizona, Scorpion Gulch was built as a home and store by William Lunsford. Lunsford's store sold curios, Indigenous-made items, sodas, and candy. It was still in operation in 1966, when Lunsford was 75.
Lanker, Bud. "Scorpion Gulch? It's 'Grandpa'"
'' The Phoenix Gazette'', December 13, 1966, p. 26. In the 1970s, it became a bar. According to the Phoenix Historic Property Register,[Phoenix Historic Property Register](_blank)
, Scorpion Gulch was built in 1936, and was first listed on the historic preservation register in October 1990. Historical photographs
Scorpion Gulch today
Today, Scorpion Gulch, and its neighboring building are open to the public. Located at 10225 S. Central Ave, Scorpion Gulch is easily accessible and visible while driving South Central Avenue toward South Mountain. The roofs of both buildings are almost all but entirely gone, either for safety, or nature's toll. It is rumored that the building was burned at one point in its history; however, this is not evident by looking at either of the buildings themselves.
Reconstruction
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department began stabilization work on Scorpion Gulch and the surrounding building in November 2012. The work was scheduled for completion in February 2013. The roof of the building labeled "Scorpion Gulch" has been removed, and the wood window frames of the various structures have been replaced.
Gallery
See also
*List of historic properties in Phoenix, Arizona
This is a list, which includes photographic galleries, of some of the remaining historic structures and monuments, of historic significance, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Included are photographs of properties identified by the African, A ...
* Phoenix Historic Property Register
References
External links
Scorpion Gulch Photo Pool on Flickr
Pictures, maps and information about Scorpion Gulch
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Buildings and structures in Phoenix, Arizona
Tourist attractions in Phoenix, Arizona