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.
When 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 HistoryBesh-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 ArchaeologyThe building was constructed about 1907 as a gentlemen'
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Salt River Canyon
Some people believe, because of the more intimate contact, that the Salt River Canyon is more beautiful than the Grand Canyon. Salt River rafting trips begin here.
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Globe, AZ Natural AttractionsThe Snell House is one of the finest homes in the community. Built in 1911,
Globe, AZ Historic HomesOur Pine-Strawberry area has long been enjoyed by man. It was peopled in prehistoric times, claimed by the Apaches, criss-cro...
Silver Creek Golf Club is the newest 18 hole championship golf course in Arizona's White Mountains. Silver Creek was nominate...
On May 16, 1870, an army post was established near the present town of Whiteriver in order to assist the White Mountain Apach...