Hotel Congress

 Hotel Congress Is an Historic Place Among Hotels in Tucson

A Step Back in Time

Hotel Congress Tucson azThe Hotel Congress is situated in the downtown area Tucson, Arizona. Not to any one’s surprise, on Congress Street. Built along with the Rialto Theatre in 1919, across the street from the hotel.

The rear of the Hotel Congress faces the historic Amtrak station, built by Southern Pacific in 1907.

Hotel Congress would have continued as just another ordinary hotel in the little town of Tucson AZ, had the events of January 22, 1934, not occurred.

Dillinger Gang in Tucson AZ

Perhaps the most noteworthy event at the hotel is the capture of John Dillinger in 1934. That event gave the Hotel Congress a distinctive place in the history of Tucson Arizona.

In the early morning of January 22, a fire began in the basement of the hotel. The fire spread up the elevator to the 3rd floor. The fire initiated a rather random chain events that lead to the capture of one of the country’s more notable criminals.

As Paul Harvey would have said, “and now for the rest of the story”. Dillinger and his gang had committed a series of bank robberies throughout the Midwest. The Dillinger gang decided to go to Tucson AZ to hide out for a while.

Dillinger and his gang were staying on the third floor of the Hotel Congress. Needless to say, the gang had registered using aliases.

A fire broke out and the Tucson fire department arrives and evacuates upper floor guests using aerial ladders.

During the evacuation process, two firemen were asked to go back into the Hotel Congress to recover some travel luggage. The request came from a member of the Dillinger gang. Following a brief dialogue and a large tip, two firemen retrieved the heavy luggage.

It was later discovered the bags contained guns and over $20,000 in cash.

The Capture

But there is more to the story. Just a short time later, one of the firemen recognized the gang member from pictures in True Detective Magazine. The fireman notified the Tucson police.

Due to the fire, the gang could not reenter Hotel Congress.  So, they found a nearby home to stay at. The police went to the home on North Second Avenue and after a brief stakeout captured Dillinger.

This all took place in about a 5-hour period. Through a pretty bizarre sequence of events, and without firing a single shot, John Dillinger was captured by the Tucson police.

Something the police forces of several states and the FBI had failed to do.

When captured, Dillinger was to have muttered, “Well, I’ll be damned”.

Capturing Dillinger and his gang was a big deal for the small town of Tucson Arizona. So much so that Tucson still celebrates Dillinger’s capture on third weekend in January every year.

Tucson’s Dillinger Days is a fun event with reenactments of that day, food, beverages, music, tours and lectures.

Hotel Congress Remains Prominent in Tucson AZ

Hotel Congress was added to the National Historic Register in 2003. It was also recognized by Fodor’s in 2006 and 2008.

In 1985, a music venue was opened in the hotel. Hotel Congress is now a prime venue for touring bands playing in Tucson. Club Congress is regarded as being the longest-running venue of its kind west of the Mississippi.

Former Arizona Governor Napolitano proclaimed in July 2005 that Labor Day Weekend would be known as “Club Congress Weekend”.  Since then, on Labor Day Weekend, the Hotel puts on a three-day, three-night live music event known as “HOCOFest”.

Within the Hotel Congress building, Club Congress are 4 unique bars.

– Tap Room. This notable bar in the makes the Congress Hotel one of the most recognized hotels in Tucson. It has been a favorite place to be in Tucson and cowboy watering hole since 1919.

– Main bar in the club room with a 100-year-old bar top.

– The Cybar. This small club is just off the dance floor. Over a decade ago it was home to a cyber cafe.

and

– Hotel Lobby Bar. The Congress Hotel lobby bar offers over 150 different premium spirit along with an extensive cocktail menu. Like many high-profile on-premises establishments across the country, Club Congress’ focuses on fresh unique and memorable libations.

And for dining, you must try the Cup Cafe. Open 7 days a week from 7AM. The food is great and the deserts – fantastic!

Next time you are in Tucson, consider a stay at Hotel Congress. A historic spot and interesting surroundings.

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Natural Disasters in Arizona

Natural Disasters in Arizona

Natural Disasters Such as Earthquakes and Tornadoes Are Rare

Thinking of moving to Arizona? Concerned about the risk of natural disasters? Well don’t be concerned. The risk of natural disasters in Arizona is low. And Southern Arizona is less likely to experience a natural disaster than anywhere else in the State!

But that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. No place on Earth is ever 100% safe. However, as shown on the 2014 Natural Disaster Risk Map, Tucson and its surrounding communities rank low. The Blue star is the location of Tucson AZ.

Natural Disasters In Arizona

Map Legend – For four types of natural disaster: earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and blizzard. Dark Shading = high risk. Medium Shading = moderate risk. Light Shading = lower risk. But still significant over long periods of time.

Earthquakes

No Arizona earthquake in recorded history has caused any deaths or injuries. That’s not to say there haven’t been earthquakes in Arizona.

The most notable Arizona Natural Disaster was an earthquake that occurred in Mexico in 1887. The quake was near Bavispe, Mexico about 200 miles from Tucson.

Extensive destruction was done at the epicenter. The tremor made the ground move in Benson and Tucson AZ. Reports indicated ground movement as far away as Albuquerque NM.

The first significant earthquake known to occur within Arizona’s borders happened in 1906. The year of the great San Francisco earthquake. The shock was severe in Flagstaff.

In September 1910, the Grand Canyon area had a series of Arizona earthquakes. 52 earthquakes occurred between September 10 and 23, 1910.

Earthquakes in Arizona occur on the western border. Yuma has felt the effect of earthquakes centered in California. There was little, if any, damage.

The 2014 Seismic Hazard MapBELOW – Shows a very low probability of a seismic occurrence in Tucson, Arizona.

Natural Disasters In Arizona Seismic Map

For a quick overview of earthquakes in Arizona – HERE.

Tornado

There have been 19 Tornado’s recorded in Pima county between 1954 and 2006. Of these only 2 have been in the F-2 category. Only 1 death occurred from Tornado in Pima County. That was in 1974.

Weather

The weather in Southern Arizona eliminates a natural disaster due to a blizzard. But the area can experience high winds and heavy rain during the summer monsoons.

Flash floods do occur as the monsoon rain flows down off the mountains. Large Haboobs have been experienced starting at Red Rock/Casa Grande north through Phoenix and as far north as Cave Creek. The Haboob is created from the winds at the front of a monsoon storm. Haboobs create hazardous driving conditions but are not considered a natural disaster.

A study in June 2018 by Bloomberg News indicated home values in high-risk area for natural disasters have declined over the 2007 to 2017 period. Or increased less than low risk areas.

And based on the above information, Arizona is a low-risk area for natural disasters. Perhaps its time to start your Arizona home search.

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Conclusion

The bottom line is that natural disasters in Arizona are rare. That is not the case for homeowners in Florida, the southeast coastline or Gulf of Mexico.

Tornadoes and Typhoons have and, most likely, will continue to cause natural disasters there. And expensive flood insurance is mandatory for coastal properties.

If you’re looking for a great place to live without the risk of natural disasters, think Arizona. Southern Arizona and Tucson to be exact!

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Arizona State Facts And Symbols

Arizona State Facts & Symbols

Things That Make Us Arizona

The majority of the Arizona State facts and symbols were formally recognized by the Arizona legislature during the 20th century.

The Arizona State motto was the first official state symbol and adopted in 1864. Arizona was still a Territory at that time.

The newest official symbol of Arizona is the Colt Single Action military revolver. Its recognition occurred in April 2011. Arizona was the 2nd state to officially have a “state firearm”.

Utah was the first with their adoption of the Browning M1911 in January 2011. The M1911 is a 45 caliber automatic pistol. Fifteen of the state symbols are on exhibit in the Arizona Capitol Museum in Phoenix Arizona.

Arizona State Symbols include

The Arizona flag does not contain a state seal. It presents 13 rays of red and gold. These colors are the conquistador colors of the flag of Spain. They represent the original 13 counties of Arizona. They are also a symbol of and Arizona’s stunning sunsets.

arizona state facts and symbols flag of arizonaThe copper colored star in the middle of the flag represents Arizona’s copper-mining industry. The blue area on the bottom of the flag stands for liberty.

 

 

 

 Arizona state sealThe Great Seal of the State of Arizona is ringed by the words “Great Seal of the State of Arizona” on the top.  The year 1912 is on the bottom. This is the year of Arizona became a state.

The motto Ditat Deus (Which is Latin: “God Enriches”) is in the center of the seal. The background includes a group of mountains with the sun’s rays rising behind the peaks. The Arizona State Seal has gone through three revisions since originally created.

 

 

 

The Arizona State Wildflower is the Saguaro Blossom. Arizona State flower saguaro cactus flower   Saguaros have a long life span. Some live to be over 150 years old. It takes somewhere between 60 and 70 years for a Saguaro to grow its first arm. Many will have multiple arms and some no arms at all. A saguaro without arms is called a spear.

 

 

 

The Arizona state tree is the Blue Palo Verde. It is a species of palo verde.

 state tree blue palo verde tree

 

Palo Verde trees are native to the Sonoran Desert that surrounds Tucson. In Spanish palo verde means “green pole or stick”. This refers to the green trunk and branches.

 

 

 

And now some Arizona State Symbols that fly, swim or crawl.

The Arizona State Amphibian is the Arizona Mountain Tree Frog.  amphibian tree frog This little tree frog is actually endemic to Mexico. It is about 2 1/2 inches long. It lives in habitats that are temperate forests and moist monuntain forests. And in grassland, rivers and swamps or marshes at higher altitudes.

 

 

 

Staying with things that can swim brings us to the Arizona State Fish.

The Apache Trout. apache trout   This Arizona State Symbol is one of two trout species native to Arizona. The other is the Gila trout. It is primarily found in the cool streams of the White Mountains. The White Mountains are east of Phoenix and northeast of Tucson.

 

 

 

 

Things That fly

The Arizona state bird is the Cactus Wren. Cactus wren

The Cactus Wren is the largest North American wren. It ranges from 7.1–9.1 in long. Unlike the smaller wrens, the Cactus Wren is easily seen.

It has the loud voice characteristic of wrens. The Cactus Wren is much less shy than most of the family. Its marked white eye stripe, brown head, barred wings and tail, and spotted tail make it easy to identify.

 

 

 

The Arizona state butterfly is the Two-Tailed Swallowtail.  butterfly   The Two-tailed Swallowtail is fairly large for a butterfly. In fact the largest in North America.

Its wing span can reach 6 ½ inches. It gets its name from the fact that it has two tails. One on each hind wing.   In April 2011, Arizona adopted a state firearm.

 

 

The Gun That Won The West

The Colt Single Action Army Revolver.    state symbol colt 45It was more commonly known as the Peacemaker or Colt 45. The Arizona early frontier was a place where each person had to be ready to protect themselves.

The Colt 45 was a mainstay in this endeavor during the late 1800’s and a key reason it is included in these Arizona State Facts and Symbols.

Now for the one the Arizona State Symbols no one wants to meet in person.

 

 

 

The Arizona Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake.   ridgenose rattlesnakeThe Arizona ridged-nosed rattlesnake is a rather small rattlesnake. It will measure one to two feet in length. Color patterns show a dark brown base with pale or white horizontal striping.

However, this will vary slightly between subspecies. It is named for the distinctive ridges along each side of its nose.

 

Conclusion

We hope you have found this list of Arizona State facts and symbols of interest. There are many more to read about. Check out the Wiki website for additional Arizona State Symbols.

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Gadsden Purchase Of 1853

The Purchase That Brought Southern Arizona into The U. S.

It Changed the Landscape of The Southwest

Gadsden Purchase of 1853The Gadsden Purchase is one of the more interesting real estate deals made by the United States. Its sole objective was to enlarge the borders of the southwest United States. Doing that made it easier to build the Southern Pacific railroad.

History

In 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo established the boundary between Mexico and the United States. The border ran along the Gila River with all land to the south of the river belonging to Mexico.

James Gadsden was from South Carolina and the son of a revolutionary soldier, Christopher Gadsden. The senior Gadsden had been a statesman in South Carolina and soldier in the civil war. Both father and son held strong views on the rights of the southern states to govern themselves.

James Gadsden had also been a soldier under Andrew Jackson. His alliance with the many political figures of the time helps his political career. One such advancement was the appointment as the commissioner in charge of placing the Seminole Indians on reservations by President Monroe.

Railroads Moving West

James Gadsden had promoted railroads as the future for the south. His stanch promotion of railroads got him the position of president of the South Carolina Railroad Company.

Gadsden held a vision to create one railroad system from the patch work of small and individually owned railroad systems of the time. He dreamed of a transcontinental railway running from the southeast coast to the southwest coast. He felt having this railway system in place would tie the cities on the pacific coast commercially tied to the southern states instead of the northern states.

Unfortunately, to achieve that goal, the railroad would need to run through the U. S. territory that was north of the Gila River. That area was extremely mountainous and make the venture to expensive.

The most direct route for the railroad was south of the Gila River. Then part of Mexico. Undaunted, Gadsden set out to have the Federal Government acquire the land needed to build the railroad from Mexico.

The Deal With Mexico

With friends in high places inside the Government, Gadsden was able to receive an appointment as the U. S. Minister to Mexico by President Pierce. His instructions were to acquire enough land to build a railroad to the Gulf of California. He went to work immediately.

The territory to be acquired was basically a no man’s land in northern Mexico. In the mid 1800’s the area was hardly settled and experiencing frequent Indian raids.

Earlier in the history between the Federal Government and Mexico at the time, was the treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, signed February 2, 1848.  This treaty had put closure to the Mexican war and ended Mexico’s claim to compelled to abandon its claim to Texas and the territory that would become New Mexico, Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Nevada.

Now, after the war and subsequent transfer of territory to the Federal Government, Mexico was in need of money.

Gadsden ceased the opportunity. In 1852 Gadsden agreed to pay Santa Anna, the Dictator of Mexico, $10,000,000 for a strip of territory south of the Gila River. The land included some 45,000 square miles in what now southwestern New Mexico and southern Arizona is. The purchase was finalized on December 30, 1853.

The Outcome

The Gadsden Purchase was so unpopular in Mexico that Santa Anna was over thrown as dictator and banished.

Gadsden was recalled as Minister to Mexico for mixing politics and domestic affairs. The up roar in the U. S. Government over the Gadsden Purchase stopped the Pierce administration from any further actions that would add more territory to the United States.

The territory acquired by the Gadsden Purchase in 1853 essentially completed the contiguous 48 states as we know them today.

Interestingly, Arizona petitioned Congress to be identified as a Territorial government that same year. One of the names suggested for the Territory was Gadsonia. Gadsonia is a Latin derivative for the name Gadsden.

Summary

The Gadsden Purchase expanded the southern boundaries of Arizona and New Mexico. The Southern Railroad was built and was key to settling the southwest.

Soon silver and gold would be discovered in southern Arizona and the territory would become one of the leading producers of silver, copper and gold. The gun fight at the OK coral in Tombstone AZ sparked the legend of Wyatt Erp.

Without the Gadsden Purchase, the second largest city in Arizona, Tucson, would be part of Mexico. With that, it is unlikely the University of Arizona would exist. With that, Kentucky may have won the 1997 NCCA tournament against ????.

How different the southwest would be today without the Gadsden Purchase?

Conclusion

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Arizona Central Credit Union

Arizona Central Credit Union Since 1939

 2 Branches in Tucson AZ

History Of Arizona Central Credit Union

Arizona Central Credit Union TucsonArizona Central Credit Union started as the Arizona League Central Credit Union. It opened in 1939 to serve employees, board members and officials of other credit unions. doing business in Arizona.

A credit union for credit union officers and employees. Who would of thought of that? Actually, the regulations at the time where required it. Employees could not borrow money from the credit union they worked for.

That created the need for a credit union for the employees and officers of all other credit unions.

In 1957, the name changed to Arizona Central Credit Union.

The name changes eliminated confusion. Arizona Credit Union League had been the trade association for Arizona-based credit unions.

Arizona Central Credit Union has operated under an Arizona state banking charter. But Arizona Central has changed its membership over time.

Arizona Central has grown by merging smaller credit unions. Over 50 mergers.

In 1968, Arizona Central became the first credit union in Arizona to create a SEG program. SEG stands for Select Employee Groups.

This program enabled small businesses to offer credit union membership to their employees. Thus, eliminating the risk and expense of an in-house credit union.

Arizona Central Today

Arizona Central Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution that is locally owned and operated by its members. ACCU has over 55,000 members and $400 million in assets. It strives to serve its members and the members communities with high standards of service and respect.

Arizona Central operates 10 full-service branches with offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Glendale, Chandler, Tempe, Flagstaff and Show Low.

Arizona Central Credit Union Tucson Branches are at:

In Northwest Tucson
2150 W Ina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
866-264-6421
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On The East Side
787 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
866-264-6421
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For more information on the Arizona Central Credit Union visit their website.

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Then we will meet with you to review our analysis. We will go over our Comparative Market Analysis for your home in detail. And the review our marketing program to “get your home sold!”

Conclusion

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Bisbee AZ

Explore Live in Bisbee AZ

A Turn of the 20th Century Copper Mining Town 

History Of Bisbee AZ

BiBisbee AZsbee AZ is located about 90 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ – MAP Bisbee sits in the Mule Mountains and is the county seat of Cochise County.

Founded in 1880, and named for Judge DeWitt Bisbee, a financial backer of the Copper Queen Mine.

At the turn of the 20th century, Bisbee AZ was a vibrant copper mining town of the Southwest frontier. Today, it is home to many retirees and artists.

The town of Bisbee has preserved many buildings and homes of its historic past. Hillside streets reminds one of European cities and their upper and lesser towns.

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In the early 1900’s, Bisbee AZ was the largest city in the United States between St. Louis and San Francisco. At that time, Bisbee had a population of over 20,000.

During the early 1900’s, that Bisbee had the was a cultural center in the great Southwest.

In 1929, the county seat of Cochise County moved from Tombstone to Bisbee AZ. It still remains in Bisbee AZ, today.

Bisbee AZ provided residents a variety of recreational pursuits. The town had a community library, an opera house, the ball fields and golf course. Bisbee’s ball field and golf course were the first in Arizona.

The City was “the Queen of the Copper Camps”. The area became one of the richest mineral sites in the world. It produced almost 3 million ounces of gold.

Along with 4 million tons of copper, silver, lead and zinc.

A Brawling Culture

The cultural status and riches of Bisbee AZ, could not hide the rowdy mining camp that it was. One area of Bisbee AZ identified as Brewery Gulch, boasted 47 saloons. Needless to say, the saloons provided booze, gambling and “shady ladies”. The area was know as the “liveliest spot between El Paso and San Francisco”.

In 1908, a fire raged through Bisbee’s commercial district. The massive fire along Main Street left nothing but ashes. Residents immediately began reconstruction and most of the district was rebuilt by 1910. The rebuilt area on Main Street remains intact today.

When mining operations in Bisbee AZ became unprofitable in the mid 1970’s, mines closed. Employees and Bisbee Arizona residents left to find jobs and new lives. The departure of one group of residents created opportunities for others. Artists and free spirited individuals found Bisbee an ideal place to live.

To tell the story of its past, Bisbee AZ has established a large museum. One of exhibits presents how the residents created a town and made a living out of the rock of the Mule Mountains. The exhibit is “Bisbee: Urban Outpost on the Frontier”.

Copper Queen Hotel

Another historic structure in Bisbee AZ is the Copper Queen Hotel. It opened in 1902. The Copper Queen has been a place for travelers, business tycoons, crooks, gamblers, celebrities and tourists for over a 100 years.

The Copper Queen Hotel has great charm and hospitality. Some believe is its haunted.

People have reported ghosts of an elderly gentleman, a young boy and one of the town’s ladies of the night.

Guests seeing a ghost can add their experience in the ghost register. The ghost register is at the front desk and contains many entries.

1950 Movie In Bisbee AZ

The hotel became a movie star in the 1950’s and filmed at the Copper Queen Hotel.

Actors included Victor Mature, Richard Egan, Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine. As a side note, Lee Marvin had a home in Tucson AZ until his death in 1987.

The hotel continues as a prominent point of interest and over night stay for visitors to Bisbee AZ.

Conclusion

Bisbee AZ is an opportunity to travel back in time. A time when hard working people created a rich history in the Southwest.

Visit the restored neighborhoods of Victorian and European-style homes sitting on the hillsides.

The Queen Mine Tour train is a great way to see the underground mine and work conditions.

Unwind and let your imagination take you back to the turn of the 20th century. Relive the splendor and challenges of living in a frontier town in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

Bisbee Arizona is a great day trip from Tucson AZ. If you have time, consider the chance to relive a bit of history by staying overnight at the Copper Queen Hotel.

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Picacho Peak

Picacho Peak Arizona State Park

Site Of a Civil War Battle 40 Miles North of Tucson AZ

Picacho Peak State ParkPicacho Peak is 40 miles north of Tucson Arizona off I-10 on the way to Phoenix. This 1,500-foot peak is a landmark used by travelers since prehistoric times.

One of the first recordings was in the 1700’s by the Anza Expedition as it passed through the area.

In 1848, the Mormon Battalion constructed a wagon road through Picacho Pass. The forty-niners used the road on their way to California.

The Butterfield Overland Stage carried passengers through this area in the late 1850’s.

The Civil War Battle

Picacho Peak’s most noted historic event occurred on April 15, 1862.

On that day, Confederate and Union soldiers met in the Battle of Picacho Pass during the Civil War.

A group of 120 Confederate Rangers were holding Tucson, Arizona. They were part of an effort to expand the Confederacy westward.

They received word that a larger 2,350 Union “Column from California” was headed to Tucson. This force was a mix of volunteer infantry and cavalry with a U.S. Regular artillery battery.

Although smaller, the Confederate Rangers set out to intercept the larger Union force.

April 15, 1862

Civil War Battle Picacho PeakThe Confederate and Union forces met at Picacho Peak on April 15.

Although outnumbered, the smaller group of men engaged the larger force. The battle lasted a little over an hour, but it delayed the Union troupes and prevented a surprise attack on Tucson.

The engagement at Picacho Peak is considered the westernmost battle of the American Civil War. It was one of the smallest battles, but the largest Civil War clash to take place in Arizona.

One might ask why this small Civil War battle has become so prominent? Especially when it occurred in Arizona. Consider this! The West and in particular the Southwest was at the center of fighting between Northerners and Southerners. Fighting that took place before the Civil War began.

Fights took place over the territories acquired from the Mexican-American War and the Gadsden Purchase. People fought over whether or not slavery should be allowed in the Western territories. They fought over whether or not the transcontinental railroad would go through the southwest section of the country.

Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak became an Arizona State Park and was opened to the public on Memorial Day, May 30, 1968. The Civil War skirmish at Picacho Peak was commemorated at the opening day festivities by honoring the known dead and wounded from that action.

Enjoy the view as you hike the trails that wind up the peak and, often in the spring, overlook a sea of wildflowers.

The park and surrounding area is stunning and varied desert landscape. Its unique shape makes it hard to miss when traveling between Tucson and Phoenix.

The Park’s visitor center provides exhibits and a park store. There is also a playground, historical markers, a campground and picnic areas.

Many hiking trails traverse the desert landscape providing both scenic and challenging hikes. Hike prepared and know your limits. Bring plenty of food and water and wear proper footwear. Enjoy the beauty of the desert and the amazing views.

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Tucson Arizona Dude Ranch And Guest Ranch

Tucson Dude Ranch and Guest Ranches

There are 11 Dude Ranch or Guest Ranch Locations in Tucson AZ

Dude Ranch guest ranchCity Slickers was a move based on three guys in search of a new chapter in their lives. Many consider it the ultimate dude ranch movie.

City Slickers put the spotlight on what was once a popular vacation choice – the dude ranch. Today, the term “dude ranch” is now “guest ranch”.

How The Dude Ranch Began

In the late 1880’s, ranchers in the Wild West would provide food and lodging to travelers crossing deserts lands on their was west. It was a common courtesy.

And in many cases the traveler provided the rancher some welcomed company.

As time went on, it became more acceptable for the guests to give some amount of payment to the rancher. In the 1920s and 1930s, cars made travel a whole lot easier. This allowed more people the ability to experience the “old west” by spending a vacation on a dude ranch.

These travelers turned many ranches into destinations for full-fledged vacations. Through this evolution the dude ranch was born.

Today, there are many different types of ranch vacations one can experience on almost every budget and interest. Both the dude ranch and guest ranch can bring back the feel of the old west. Many with a level of comfort and luxury never imagined.

What Is the Difference Between a Dude Ranch and A Guest Ranch?

If you are considering a “ranch” vacation, here are a few things to know when choosing between a dude ranch and a guest ranch.

  1. A dude ranch is a place where you can experience some of the real life on a working ranch. Guests can learn how to ride and care for horses. Fishing trips, informal rodeos, and family-style meals are common.
  2. A guest ranch is a place that will offer many other activities that have nothing to do with ranching at all. Guest ranches may have facilities such as pools, tennis courts, hiking trails and yes, horses to ride. In many cases they will be in, or near, an urban area that offers additional “things to do”.
  3. Dude ranch vacations are typically all-inclusive. The costs include lodging, meals and all ranching activities. At a guest ranch, you may have to pay extra for activities such as riding, hunting or fishing.
  4. Dude ranch vacations are usually for a minimum of one week.  A guest ranch will accommodate shorter stays including just one-night.

Guest ranches are more prominent in Tucson. And let’s be clear, we are not talking bedrolls on rough wood floors and water you pump from a well down the hill. Guest ranches in and around Tucson offer the authentic Southwest without sacrificing things like hot tubs, WiFi, and great big comfy beds. Ok, that could be an oxymoron.

Many move stars, dignitaries and millionaires visit Tucson’s guest ranches. President Kennedy, Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracey, John Wayne and the Vanderbilts have graced Tucson’s guest ranches.

Tucson Dude Ranch And Guest Ranch Locations

There Are 11 Dude Ranch and Guest Ranch Locations in, and nearby, Tucson AZ. These include:

In the immediate Tucson area –

Hacienda del Sol has provided a delightful escape for over 65 years. This beautiful facility sits on thirty-four acres of natural desert landscape with 30 guest rooms. The Casita Grande is reputed to be the secret hideaway of Spencer Tracy and Audrey Hepburn. The Hacienda del Sol is has undergone a renovation and expansion program that added 32 more rooms.

Tanque Verde Guest Ranch is situated on 640 acres in the Rincon Mountain foothills on Tucson’s east side. It borders the Saguaro National Park East and Coronado National Forest. This family owned guest-ranch began as a working cattle ranch in 1868. It became a dude ranch in the 1920s.

White Stallion Ranch is a family owned-and-operated, 42-room guest ranch is also a working cattle ranch located on 3,000 acres on Tucson’s west side, adjacent to Saguaro National Park West in the Tucson Mountains. Guests can watch the Longhorn cattle herd coming in to water and then have cocktails at a bar featuring saddles as bar stools.

Along with Old Tucson, Westerns were filmed on the White Stallion. It also boasts an excellent riding program.

Paniolo Ranch is a destination for guests from around the world. Activities include hiking, cycling, sight-seeing in the breath-taking Sonora desert.

Near Tucson

Apache Spirit Ranch is on the outskirts of Tombstone, about 70 miles southeast of Tucson. It opened in 2010 for high-end travelers with a desire to experience the American Old West. The ranch covers 272 acres, on the site of a long-gone homestead owned by a German immigrant, in Cochise County, homeland of the Chiricahua Apache Indians.

Rancho de la Osa is just 65 miles from Tucson. This 300-year-old property was established as a guest ranch in 1923. Rancho De La Osa’s history has been preserved in the beautiful, hacienda-style buildings that rest in the rolling Sonora Desert grasslands of Southern Arizona

Circle Z Ranch can be found in Patagonia, Arizona, 65 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of the Mexico border. The Circle Z opened in 1926. It is considered the oldest continuously operating dude ranch in Arizona. Guests stay in one of the seven Mexican-style adobe cottages on the property.

Triangle T Guest Ranch is in Texas Canyon, in the foothills of the Dragoon Mountains, about 60 miles south of Tucson. This historic guest ranch offers spectacular hill-and-boulder scenery. Amenities include horseback riding, cowboy entertainment, campfire barbecues, hayrides, a saloon and restaurant, and excellent hiking and bird-watching opportunities.

Elkhorn Ranch is found between the scenic Baboquivari Mountains and the spacious Altar Valley about 50 miles southwest of Tucson. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome.

El Rancho Robles Guest Ranch is located about 30 miles north of Tucson in Oracle, Arizona at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. El Rancho Robles offers the opportunity to enjoy a romantic wild west holiday with the perfect mixture of adventure and relaxation.

Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch offers delicious ranch cooking, an amazing number of guided activities, the elegance of a Southern Arizona western resort, and a staff dedicated to make your stay something truly special. Your all-inclusive western resort includes three meals per day, accommodations in an authentic guest-house, snacks, guided trail rides, wireless Internet, Jacuzzi and heated pool, entertainment, and guided desert adventures.

World Class Luxury Spas In Tucson AZ

Canyon Ranch is located on Tucson east side. Guests and residents have access to spa services, enrichment classes, exercise classes, cosmetic services, healthy dining, and various resort facilities.[2] Preventative and diagnostic medical services.

Miraval is a wellness luxury spa resort dedicated to inspiring Life in Balance. Miraval’s focus on sustainable living, casita-style guest accommodations and the spectacular Life in Balance.

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A Mountain Tucson

“A” Mountain Tucson Arizona

AKA – Sentinel Mountain – Here Is Its History and More

A Mountain Tucson AZ Pic“A” Mountain Tucson sits just west of the I-10 Freeway near downtown Tucson. The former name of “A” Mountain Tucson was actually Sentinel Mountain.

Coming from its use as a look out point by the Spanish in the late 1700’s. It is part of Tucson’s history.

But that history was added to in 1915 when the U of A defeated Pomona College in football.

The idea came from Albert Condon, a football star for U of A. He had noticed Pomona College had a “P” on their hill side.

To celebrate the win over Pomona he came up with the idea of an “A” on Sentinel mountain. He convinced his civil engineering professor to make the monument a class project.

Two years later, the project was completed.

Mostly White, But…

Most of the time the ‘A’ stays white in respect to tradition and city requirements.

But there are times where the ‘A’ is a different color to represent things going on in the world or the community.

For example, every year for St. Patrick’s Day the ‘A’ on the mountain is green. A tradition that started in 1993.

When the war with Iraq started and many people disagreed with the war, the ‘A’ was black.

In April 2003, the ‘A’ got painted red, white, and blue to show support of our troops, but also to show patriotism.

And Then

In the 1950’s “A” Mountain became a focal point for the revelry between UArizona and Arizona State University.

Students from ASU have painted the ‘A’ in their colors for the UArizona vs ASU game. When that occurs, UArizona students get out the white paint and go to work.

And There Is More

And now for the TMI (Too Much Information) part of the story.

A Mountain Tucson or Sentinel Peak rises 2,897 ft above the base. An underground ridge once forced groundwater to the surface. It provided water to the local farmers until the 1930s.

Tucson derives its name from the native Indians work Schook-schon. Spanish missionaries arrived in the late 1600’s. Father Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived and founded the San Xavior mission. The mission is a few miles southwest of Tucson.

The Presidio of Tucson began in 1775. In Spanish a “presidio” is a fortified military settlement.

To protect the Presidio from Apache raiders, a sentinel stood on the top of the mountain. Thus, the name Sentinel Mountain.

“A” Mountain contains volcanic rock from the nearby Tucson Mountains. But “A” Mountain is not a volcano.

This area is now the City of Tucson. Erosion and faulting are the cause of the mountain’s location in Tucson and its conical shape.

It sits on a foundation of bedrock and 20 to thirty million years old volcanic rocks.

The peak is a sunset-watching destination in the Tucson Mountains. Every day, people walk, bike and drive up to see city vistas and sunsets.

And every year, UArizona students and alumni kick off Homecoming festivities with a ceremonial lighting of the “A” on the mountain.

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We are here to help you “know what you need to know” to buy a home in Tucson, AZ. We provide you information on Tucson events, places to shop and restaurants. Our resources include contractors, electricians, and home services.

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To learn more about how we can help you sell your Tucson home, call us – 520-940-4541 – to arrange a meeting. We will visit your home and prepare a comparative market analysis.

We will come back and review our analysis and marketing program with you. Getting the right price is critical.  The right price combined with solid marketing program gets your home sold – FAST!

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A Mountain is a part of Tucson’s history. Tucson Arizona is a great place to visit and a better place to live. With over 330 days of sunshine outdoor activities are always available.

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Sam Hughes Neighborhood A Tucson Historical District

Historic Homes in Sam Hughes Neighborhood

Close To the University of Arizona

Sam Hughes Neighborhood tucsonSam Hughes Neighborhood is a piece of Tucson history and received historic designation in 1977.

Tree-lined streets and well-maintained historic homes create a welcoming and picturesque neighborhood. It is bound by Speedway Boulevard, Broadway Boulevard, Campbell Avenue and Country Club Road.

Many of the historic houses have been diligently renovated to maintain the character of the historic homes.

Sam Hughes Neighborhood offers a blend of old-world charm, convenience, and community atmosphere. It is a popular choice for families and individuals looking for a vibrant place to live.

Benefits and Features of Sam Hughes

The Sam Hughes neighborhood is a historic district in Tucson, AZ. The historic homes build in the early 20th century showcase unique architectural styles. They are not old houses, but a historical house that will become a historical home for you.

But historic homes are not the sole draw to the Sam Hughes Neighborhood. Other benefits include.

  • Near University of Arizona: One of the biggest perks is how close it is to the University of Arizona. Students and faculty can walk or bike to campus, avoiding the hassle of commuting.
  • Lively Community: The neighborhood has a vibrant and active community. Residents love the area and organize events and activities throughout the year. This creates a strong sense of community and makes it easy for newcomers to get involved.
  • Lower Property Taxes: As a designated historic district, homeowners receive reduced property tax.
  • Local Shops: Restaurants, shops, and parks, provide easy access to everything residents need.

How It Got Its Name

The naming of the neighborhood is interesting.

A school in the immediate area – Sam Hughes Elementary School – had been named after Hughes. Now this is before the neighborhood had been names. Some years later, neighborhood adopted the name too.

Samuel C. Hughes was a Welsh immigrant who came to the United States in 1837 at the age of eight. Fearing imminent death from an advanced case of tuberculosis, he made his way to Tucson in 1858 by way of California, to convalesce in the dry air, convinced that his time was short.

There is a history of  people migrating to southern Arizona for health reasons. Hughes also found the desert climate to be the cure he needed.

 Sam Hughes Was A Man Of Vision

With his health restored, Hughes set about opening a butcher shop and settling down in Tucson. He married a local girl, Atanacia Santa Cruz, fathered 15 children and was a true community leader. He started the first bank, served in several city council roles and was instrumental in the establishment of a public education system, calling it “the pride of my life.”

Development began in 1921. Today, 100+ years later, homes are admired for their architectural styles. Sam Hughes is a neighborhood with families and schools and a fabulous public library … and it is also a representation of Tucson’s history.

Hughes was a man of vision.  In early 1870’s he helped incorporate the City of Tucson.  He served on the first Tucson City Council.  In 1871 Hughes helped establish a public education system in the Territory of Arizona.

See Sam Hughes Neighborhood Historic District Homes for Sale

Sam Hughes is located adjacent to the University of Arizona.  The community provides its residents the convenience of being able to walk to the University while maintaining the feel of living in “Historic Tucson”.

Many Sam Hughes Neighborhood homes are upgraded and modernized but maintain the feel of the historic house.

Perhaps your historical house is waiting for you to do the same.

This Tucson neighborhood is designated as a City of Tucson Historic District. Home buyers in a historical district must maintain the homes architecture if remodeling. This can be expensive. The good news is homeowners in a historical district receive lower property taxes.

Maps of Tucson’s Historic Districts

Sam Hughes is a very popular location for students attending the University of Arizona.  Students, young families, empty nesters, working professionals, University professors and retirees live in the neighborhood. 

The area offers a strong sense of community and is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, social activities and the University of Arizona.

Sam Hughes homes are generally smaller with little “curb appeal”.  However, once inside you will be struck with the workmen ship and unique floor plans.  Sam Hughes residents treasure their lifestyle.

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We are here to help you “know what you need to know” to buy a home in Tucson, AZ. Our goal is to provide insight, advice and the highest level of professional services to you. We want you to be proud to recommend us to your family, friends and acquaintances.

But most important, our professional service backgrounds mean we put you first!

Selling Your Home in The Sam Hughes Neighborhood?

Selling a home requires more than listing it in the Tucson MLS system. It’s about marketing. Marketing through multiple online channels.

To no one’s surprise, 90% of home buyers start their search on the internet. Homes must be visible on multiple internet channels. The more visible a home is, the faster it will sell.

And the photos on the mls make a difference. You can spend lots of money on home staging, but if the photos aren’t great it doesn’t matter. Staging and stunning photos make it all come together.

We will build a stand-alone website built to show your home. Our marketing program targets key cities in the U. S. based on the season.

For luxury listings, our drone service provides video of your home and neighborhood. This video along with professional photos helps the online buyer see and feel your home. Their “new” home.

To learn more about how we can help you sell your Tucson home, call us – 520-940-4541 – to arrange a meeting. We will visit your home and prepare a comparative market analysis.

Then we will meet with you to review our analysis. We will go over our Comparative Market Analysis for your home in detail and the review our marketing program to “get your home sold!”

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