Just hanging out at Point of Rocks, hmmm, what to do today?
Any ideas, Daddy?
How about Downtown Prescott?
Sounds like a plan.
Prescott has been the capital of Arizona twice, once in 1864 and once again in 1877.
We started our tour on Whiskey Row, where some of Prescott's oldest history took place.
It is called Whiskey Row because of the concentrated number of saloons in the area (40 at one point). The saloons were a result of the gold rush culture. Drinks cost 12.5 cents here in 1870.
If only I could be a fly on a Prescott saloon wall.
Where were smart phones in the 1800s?! Ugh.
Us in front of town hall.
The historic architecture in Downtown Prescott screams prosperity.
This bank, although the name changed four times, is thought to be the longest running bank in Arizona.
The Elks building and theater was completed in 1905. It started with plays and theater and upgraded with the times, from silent films to talkies. Movies played here until the 1980s.
What was the last film to play? ET? Back to the Future? Stand By Me?
The world may never know.
In 1864 this land, overlooking the court house, was originally set aside for the "capital block" but a wealthy man (minor/ real estate developer) bought it and sold off a few plots to a selected few, creating a beautiful little block of houses.
As you walk around the downtown area there is stained glass everywhere.
Surrounding the capital building is grass to delightedly run around on.
Whiskey Row is just 4 miles from our campground. After we settled back home we decided to check out Watson Lake once again, but from a different location. A1 was ready to show us around. Not only did she want to lead the way but she wanted to walk over boulders instead of walking around them. Even after some tear-free falls this toddler (I don't know, I guess she isn't a baby anymore!) did not want her hand held. Who knew stubbornness is inherited? I would have thought it was a learned behavior.
Ugh, I can't believe my amazing dragonfly pictures are BLURRY! You get the idea.
I have never seen so many dragonflies in my life. And they are BLUE!
We ate lunch at the Lazy G and got a crowler filled just for fun. Without thinking about the name we bought the 6 hour drive, exactly the amount of drive time we have left before we get home.
We leave tomorrow. The time has gone by so fast but what an amazing trip it has been.
Our little toddler needed some outside time to explore the great outdoors.
I love the pictures and enjoyed reading your commentary. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDear Brady,
ReplyDeleteI love all the history. I had no idea. I want to go to Prescott right now. It looks amazing. I love that you ended the day at the Lake, thank you A1 tour guide.
FYI:
A toddler is a child approximately 12 to 36 months old, though definitions vary. The toddler years are a time of great cognitive, emotional and social development. The word is derived from "to toddle", which means to walk unsteadily, like a child of this age.
I hope the 6 hour drive home is as good as the IPA. Wow.