Drew Desmond
@prescottazhistory.bsky.social
Historic "Pic of the Day" and articles about Prescott and Yavapai County AZ. President Prescott Western Heritage Foundation. Author of two books and writing a third! Blog: prescottazhistory.blogspot.com
PIC OF THE DAY!
1890 photo of the South Poland Hotel and Saloon:
#OldWest #OldPhoto #PrescottAZHistory
1890 photo of the South Poland Hotel and Saloon:
#OldWest #OldPhoto #PrescottAZHistory
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
1890 photo of the South Poland Hotel and Saloon:
#OldWest #OldPhoto #PrescottAZHistory
1890 photo of the South Poland Hotel and Saloon:
#OldWest #OldPhoto #PrescottAZHistory
Brand New Article Today!
"King Woolsey's 1864 Campaign for Revenge"
The Story of Lt. Col. King Woolsey’s campaign for revenge after 30 head of livestock were driven away by 50 Native Americans.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2025/11/king...
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #IndianConflicts #History
"King Woolsey's 1864 Campaign for Revenge"
The Story of Lt. Col. King Woolsey’s campaign for revenge after 30 head of livestock were driven away by 50 Native Americans.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2025/11/king...
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #IndianConflicts #History
King Woolsey's 1864 Campaign for Revenge
A blog about Prescott AZ History and surrounding Yavapai County Arizona. Includes tourist tips.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Brand New Article Today!
"King Woolsey's 1864 Campaign for Revenge"
The Story of Lt. Col. King Woolsey’s campaign for revenge after 30 head of livestock were driven away by 50 Native Americans.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2025/11/king...
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #IndianConflicts #History
"King Woolsey's 1864 Campaign for Revenge"
The Story of Lt. Col. King Woolsey’s campaign for revenge after 30 head of livestock were driven away by 50 Native Americans.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2025/11/king...
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #IndianConflicts #History
PIC OF THE DAY!
1925 photo of a stagecoach at the rodeo grounds for Frontier Days:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History #rodeo
1925 photo of a stagecoach at the rodeo grounds for Frontier Days:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History #rodeo
November 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
1925 photo of a stagecoach at the rodeo grounds for Frontier Days:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History #rodeo
1925 photo of a stagecoach at the rodeo grounds for Frontier Days:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History #rodeo
PIC OF THE DAY!
The corner of Gurley and Cortez with the Prescott Trolley:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
The corner of Gurley and Cortez with the Prescott Trolley:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
November 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
The corner of Gurley and Cortez with the Prescott Trolley:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
The corner of Gurley and Cortez with the Prescott Trolley:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
FRIDAY FLIX HISTORY!
William Shatner with a hypo and a cow in the 1977 #movie "Kingdom of the Spiders", the 204th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZHistory #VerdeValley #History
William Shatner with a hypo and a cow in the 1977 #movie "Kingdom of the Spiders", the 204th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZHistory #VerdeValley #History
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
FRIDAY FLIX HISTORY!
William Shatner with a hypo and a cow in the 1977 #movie "Kingdom of the Spiders", the 204th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZHistory #VerdeValley #History
William Shatner with a hypo and a cow in the 1977 #movie "Kingdom of the Spiders", the 204th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZHistory #VerdeValley #History
PIC OF THE DAY!
A 1930 photo of the poultry display at the Yavapai County fair:
#OldPhoto #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
A 1930 photo of the poultry display at the Yavapai County fair:
#OldPhoto #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
A 1930 photo of the poultry display at the Yavapai County fair:
#OldPhoto #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
A 1930 photo of the poultry display at the Yavapai County fair:
#OldPhoto #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
PIC OF THE DAY!
1923 Thanksgiving ad for City Fish & Poultry Market:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Thanksgiving #History
1923 Thanksgiving ad for City Fish & Poultry Market:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Thanksgiving #History
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
1923 Thanksgiving ad for City Fish & Poultry Market:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Thanksgiving #History
1923 Thanksgiving ad for City Fish & Poultry Market:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Thanksgiving #History
PIC OF THE DAY!
Circa 1920 photo of a dry farm (looking pretty dry) labeled as being near Skull Valley:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #SkullValleyAZ #OldPhoto
Circa 1920 photo of a dry farm (looking pretty dry) labeled as being near Skull Valley:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #SkullValleyAZ #OldPhoto
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
Circa 1920 photo of a dry farm (looking pretty dry) labeled as being near Skull Valley:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #SkullValleyAZ #OldPhoto
Circa 1920 photo of a dry farm (looking pretty dry) labeled as being near Skull Valley:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #SkullValleyAZ #OldPhoto
PIC OF THE DAY!
The stage road to Castle Hot Springs, year unknown:
#OldPhoto #History #OldWest #PrescottAZHistory
The stage road to Castle Hot Springs, year unknown:
#OldPhoto #History #OldWest #PrescottAZHistory
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
The stage road to Castle Hot Springs, year unknown:
#OldPhoto #History #OldWest #PrescottAZHistory
The stage road to Castle Hot Springs, year unknown:
#OldPhoto #History #OldWest #PrescottAZHistory
This Week's Article...
Is a TREMENDOUS story for Veterans' Day!!
"1878: Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is Amazed With Prescott"
The charming story of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s visit to Prescott, AZ, in 1878.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2021/10/1878...
#PrescottAZHistory #History #VeteransDay
Is a TREMENDOUS story for Veterans' Day!!
"1878: Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is Amazed With Prescott"
The charming story of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s visit to Prescott, AZ, in 1878.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2021/10/1878...
#PrescottAZHistory #History #VeteransDay
1878: Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is Amazed With Prescott
The charming story of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s visit to Prescott, AZ in 1878.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This Week's Article...
Is a TREMENDOUS story for Veterans' Day!!
"1878: Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is Amazed With Prescott"
The charming story of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s visit to Prescott, AZ, in 1878.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2021/10/1878...
#PrescottAZHistory #History #VeteransDay
Is a TREMENDOUS story for Veterans' Day!!
"1878: Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is Amazed With Prescott"
The charming story of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s visit to Prescott, AZ, in 1878.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2021/10/1878...
#PrescottAZHistory #History #VeteransDay
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
A view of Prescott circa 1877:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #OldPhoto #History
A view of Prescott circa 1877:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #OldPhoto #History
November 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
A view of Prescott circa 1877:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #OldPhoto #History
A view of Prescott circa 1877:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #OldPhoto #History
FRIDAY FLIX HISTORY!
A poster from the 1948 movie "Strawberry Roan" starring Gene Autry--the 166th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Movie
A poster from the 1948 movie "Strawberry Roan" starring Gene Autry--the 166th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Movie
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
FRIDAY FLIX HISTORY!
A poster from the 1948 movie "Strawberry Roan" starring Gene Autry--the 166th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Movie
A poster from the 1948 movie "Strawberry Roan" starring Gene Autry--the 166th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Movie
PIC OF THE DAY!
Our occasional look at the other side of the mountain--shown here is Clarkdale near the smelter circa 1914:
#OldPhotos #OldWest #PrescottAZHistory
Our occasional look at the other side of the mountain--shown here is Clarkdale near the smelter circa 1914:
#OldPhotos #OldWest #PrescottAZHistory
November 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
Our occasional look at the other side of the mountain--shown here is Clarkdale near the smelter circa 1914:
#OldPhotos #OldWest #PrescottAZHistory
Our occasional look at the other side of the mountain--shown here is Clarkdale near the smelter circa 1914:
#OldPhotos #OldWest #PrescottAZHistory
A great concert! Get your tickets here: www.eventticketscenter.com/robert-arago...
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A great concert! Get your tickets here: www.eventticketscenter.com/robert-arago...
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
Circa 1916 photo of the Plaza Fountain:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
Circa 1916 photo of the Plaza Fountain:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
Circa 1916 photo of the Plaza Fountain:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
Circa 1916 photo of the Plaza Fountain:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
November 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This Week's Article!
"The Whacky 1910 Prescott to Phoenix Automobile Race"
Fun story of early car love and automobile racing. It was the inaugural running of the Arizona Gazette Cup-- Only 1 car was able to drive back to #PrescottAZ!
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-...
#PrescottAZHistory
"The Whacky 1910 Prescott to Phoenix Automobile Race"
Fun story of early car love and automobile racing. It was the inaugural running of the Arizona Gazette Cup-- Only 1 car was able to drive back to #PrescottAZ!
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-...
#PrescottAZHistory
The Whacky 1910 Prescott to Phoenix Automobile Race
The fun story of early car love and automobile racing. Only 1 car was able to drive back to Prescott, Arizona!
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This Week's Article!
"The Whacky 1910 Prescott to Phoenix Automobile Race"
Fun story of early car love and automobile racing. It was the inaugural running of the Arizona Gazette Cup-- Only 1 car was able to drive back to #PrescottAZ!
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-...
#PrescottAZHistory
"The Whacky 1910 Prescott to Phoenix Automobile Race"
Fun story of early car love and automobile racing. It was the inaugural running of the Arizona Gazette Cup-- Only 1 car was able to drive back to #PrescottAZ!
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-...
#PrescottAZHistory
PIC OF THE DAY!
A color postcard showing the Sisters (St. Joseph's) Academy:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto
A color postcard showing the Sisters (St. Joseph's) Academy:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto
November 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
A color postcard showing the Sisters (St. Joseph's) Academy:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto
A color postcard showing the Sisters (St. Joseph's) Academy:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto
PIC OF THE DAY!
An 1880s photo of the Exchange Saloon:
#WildWest #OldPhoto #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
An 1880s photo of the Exchange Saloon:
#WildWest #OldPhoto #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
November 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
An 1880s photo of the Exchange Saloon:
#WildWest #OldPhoto #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
An 1880s photo of the Exchange Saloon:
#WildWest #OldPhoto #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! (Pic of the Day)
Due to their outstanding costumes, the "Horribles" are thought of around Halloween. Actually, they came out during Frontier Days:
#Halloween #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
Due to their outstanding costumes, the "Horribles" are thought of around Halloween. Actually, they came out during Frontier Days:
#Halloween #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! (Pic of the Day)
Due to their outstanding costumes, the "Horribles" are thought of around Halloween. Actually, they came out during Frontier Days:
#Halloween #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
Due to their outstanding costumes, the "Horribles" are thought of around Halloween. Actually, they came out during Frontier Days:
#Halloween #PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
PIC OF THE DAY!
A 1905 photo of Whiskey Row looking northward:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
A 1905 photo of Whiskey Row looking northward:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
A 1905 photo of Whiskey Row looking northward:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
A 1905 photo of Whiskey Row looking northward:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
PIC OF THE DAY!
An 1873 advertisement showing the fares on the Prescott & Hardyville mail line:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #History
An 1873 advertisement showing the fares on the Prescott & Hardyville mail line:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #History
October 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
An 1873 advertisement showing the fares on the Prescott & Hardyville mail line:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #History
An 1873 advertisement showing the fares on the Prescott & Hardyville mail line:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #History
PIC OF THE DAY!
In the early 20th century, Prescott was considered to have the perfect climate for victims of tuberculosis. Here is a postcard advertisement showing one of the patient bungalows at "Pamsetgaaf". Notice the view of Thumb Butte.
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Hisory #OldPhoto
In the early 20th century, Prescott was considered to have the perfect climate for victims of tuberculosis. Here is a postcard advertisement showing one of the patient bungalows at "Pamsetgaaf". Notice the view of Thumb Butte.
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Hisory #OldPhoto
October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
In the early 20th century, Prescott was considered to have the perfect climate for victims of tuberculosis. Here is a postcard advertisement showing one of the patient bungalows at "Pamsetgaaf". Notice the view of Thumb Butte.
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Hisory #OldPhoto
In the early 20th century, Prescott was considered to have the perfect climate for victims of tuberculosis. Here is a postcard advertisement showing one of the patient bungalows at "Pamsetgaaf". Notice the view of Thumb Butte.
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Hisory #OldPhoto