The Snell House is one of the finest homes in the community. Built in 1911, the building stone is a locally quarried volcanic material called dacite. The roof is of slate with tiled ridges. The style evokes the feeling of an English manor house. The living room and dining room, with their large windows, oak floors, oak paneled wainscoting, oak hutches and cabinets with leaded glass doors, brass lighting fixtures and ashlar stone fireplace, are excellent examples of the Craftsman interior.
Besh-Ba-Gowah is an ancient ruin unlike the others. Here you are encouraged to walk within the rooms of this 700 year old pueblo, climb ladders into the upper stories, and see the utensils, pottery and furbishings that were a part of life in pre-Columbian times.
Globe, AZ ArchaeologyWhen Gila County moved its offices into the then new county courthouse in March, 1907, the county jail was housed in the rear of the ground floor. Shortly thereafter, it was apparent that the jail within the courthouse was insufficient to meet the needs of the county. On January 5, 1909
Globe, AZ Pioneer HistoryThe exact construction date is unknown, but pictorial references verify this two story brick structure was built between 1905 and 1910. The Edison Electric Company occupied the ground floor and the upstairs was a residence for the company manager and his family.
Globe, AZ Historic BuildingsThe Snell House is one of the finest homes in the community. Built in 1911,
Globe, AZ Historic HomesThis 1915 home with original wood siding is typical of the craftsman era. As the home changed hands over time, the house was altered with each new owner's needs;
Globe, AZ Historic HomesKinishba is a large pueblo ruin containing nine masonry buildings constructed between 1250 and 1350 A.D. by the Mogollon. Th...
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