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
FRIDAY FLIX #HISTORY:
Steaks on the hoof from the 1925 Tom Mix #movie "Riders of the Purple Sage", the 129th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZHistory #PrescottAZ
Steaks on the hoof from the 1925 Tom Mix #movie "Riders of the Purple Sage", the 129th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZHistory #PrescottAZ
November 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
FRIDAY FLIX #HISTORY:
Steaks on the hoof from the 1925 Tom Mix #movie "Riders of the Purple Sage", the 129th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZHistory #PrescottAZ
Steaks on the hoof from the 1925 Tom Mix #movie "Riders of the Purple Sage", the 129th filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZHistory #PrescottAZ
PIC OF THE DAY!
Circa 1920 "birds-eye" view of Humboldt:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #OldWest
Circa 1920 "birds-eye" view of Humboldt:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #OldWest
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
Circa 1920 "birds-eye" view of Humboldt:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #OldWest
Circa 1920 "birds-eye" view of Humboldt:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #OldWest
PIC OF THE DAY!
An 1883 Goldwater ad for a Christmas contest for an elegant tea service:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Christmas #History
An 1883 Goldwater ad for a Christmas contest for an elegant tea service:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Christmas #History
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
An 1883 Goldwater ad for a Christmas contest for an elegant tea service:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Christmas #History
An 1883 Goldwater ad for a Christmas contest for an elegant tea service:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #Christmas #History
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
1917 photo of the brand-new (current) courthouse with the greenhouse in the foreground:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
1917 photo of the brand-new (current) courthouse with the greenhouse in the foreground:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
1917 photo of the brand-new (current) courthouse with the greenhouse in the foreground:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
1917 photo of the brand-new (current) courthouse with the greenhouse in the foreground:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPhoto #History
BRAND-NEW ARTICLE TODAY!
"8 lb. Gold Bar Awaits to be Found"
A tragic accident resulted in the loss of an 8-pound bar of gold in Wolf Creek in 1897.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2025/11/8-lb...
#BuriedTreasure #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #History #PrescottAZHistory
"8 lb. Gold Bar Awaits to be Found"
A tragic accident resulted in the loss of an 8-pound bar of gold in Wolf Creek in 1897.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2025/11/8-lb...
#BuriedTreasure #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #History #PrescottAZHistory
8 lb. Gold Bar Awaits to be Found
A tragic accident leads to the loss of an 8 lb. bar of gold in Wolf Creek in 1897.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
BRAND-NEW ARTICLE TODAY!
"8 lb. Gold Bar Awaits to be Found"
A tragic accident resulted in the loss of an 8-pound bar of gold in Wolf Creek in 1897.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2025/11/8-lb...
#BuriedTreasure #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #History #PrescottAZHistory
"8 lb. Gold Bar Awaits to be Found"
A tragic accident resulted in the loss of an 8-pound bar of gold in Wolf Creek in 1897.
prescottazhistory.blogspot.com/2025/11/8-lb...
#BuriedTreasure #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #History #PrescottAZHistory
PIC OF THE DAY!
1890s portrait of a #Navajo freighter named "Black Jack":
#OldWest #History #OldPhoto #PrescottAZHistory
1890s portrait of a #Navajo freighter named "Black Jack":
#OldWest #History #OldPhoto #PrescottAZHistory
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
1890s portrait of a #Navajo freighter named "Black Jack":
#OldWest #History #OldPhoto #PrescottAZHistory
1890s portrait of a #Navajo freighter named "Black Jack":
#OldWest #History #OldPhoto #PrescottAZHistory
PIC OF THE DAY!
Circa 1880 view of Gurley St.:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #OldPhoto #History
Circa 1880 view of Gurley St.:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #OldPhoto #History
November 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
Circa 1880 view of Gurley St.:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #OldPhoto #History
Circa 1880 view of Gurley St.:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldWest #OldPhoto #History
FRIDAY FLIX #HISTORY!
Poster for the 1920 Tom Mix #movie "Three Gold Coins"; the 121st filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory
Poster for the 1920 Tom Mix #movie "Three Gold Coins"; the 121st filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
FRIDAY FLIX #HISTORY!
Poster for the 1920 Tom Mix #movie "Three Gold Coins"; the 121st filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory
Poster for the 1920 Tom Mix #movie "Three Gold Coins"; the 121st filmed in #YavapaiCounty:
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory
PIC OF THE DAY!
Photo of a circa 1895 Scopel Hotel token (which burned down in the 1900 Great Fire):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
Photo of a circa 1895 Scopel Hotel token (which burned down in the 1900 Great Fire):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
Photo of a circa 1895 Scopel Hotel token (which burned down in the 1900 Great Fire):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
Photo of a circa 1895 Scopel Hotel token (which burned down in the 1900 Great Fire):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #History
PIC OF THE DAY!
1923 advertisement for men's scarves. at Bashford-Burmister ($1 in 1923 is worth $19 today):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldAdvertisement
1923 advertisement for men's scarves. at Bashford-Burmister ($1 in 1923 is worth $19 today):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldAdvertisement
November 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
1923 advertisement for men's scarves. at Bashford-Burmister ($1 in 1923 is worth $19 today):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldAdvertisement
1923 advertisement for men's scarves. at Bashford-Burmister ($1 in 1923 is worth $19 today):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldAdvertisement
PIC OF THE DAY!
Color postcard of the Sierra Court (year unknown):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPostcards
Color postcard of the Sierra Court (year unknown):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPostcards
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
PIC OF THE DAY!
Color postcard of the Sierra Court (year unknown):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPostcards
Color postcard of the Sierra Court (year unknown):
#PrescottAZ #PrescottAZHistory #OldPostcards
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