"B" is for Bisbee, Arizona
Bisbee is located about 24 miles south of Tombstone, Arizona. It was founded in 1880 as a copper, gold and silver mining town, and named in honor of Judge DeWitt Bisbee, one of the financial backers of the Copper Queen Mine. (Wikipedia) The mine does not operate any more, except for tours. Which is quite interesting, by the way.
Here is a large statue dedicated to the men of the copper mines.
And the plaque underneath that reads:
Things you need to know about Bisbee. It is a town built on a hill.
Which means there are a LOT of stairs,
and now the town is known more for its art culture. There is art right on the street:
and in back yards.
There are many shops to wander through and browse,
This town is so artsy, even the public restroom door is a piece of art!
The Cochise County Court house has quite the architectural design. On top of the Art Deco doors are two miners carved into the stone.
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| I am assuming that I couldn't help take the picture with a flagpole in the shot. I can't remember! |
There are so many things to see and do in this beautiful little town. For more information on Bisbee, click here to reach the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce.
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wow that is so cool all the art on the street....even with all the steps that would be a fun place to visit...
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool. I wish I could see more of AZ!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great place to visit. We only see I-40 as we go thru AZ. Though we did go 1-10 this winter coming back from CA.
ReplyDeleteKatie atBankerchick Scratchings
What a quaint little town. I love towns on the side of a hill. And the stairs? What a great daily workout. LOL! ~~ Emmly Jane @ Unconditional love with a few conditions
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful B you have my dear.
ReplyDeleteYou are fortunate to have traveled and to have seen so many beautiful places with your best friend by your side.
What a nice place. Brings back great memories of our anniversary trip to USA last year. Thanks for a nice post.
ReplyDeleteAndy
That is a really cool town, except all the stairs. I would have to stay on street level and look up. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Pat!
What a beautiful place, love the designs very art deco! :) Danica
ReplyDeleteSo much artwork there, Pat. I couldn't live with all those hills, though.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a quaint little town.
ReplyDeleteDamyanti @Daily(w)rite
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So neat to see all these pictures and read the info...the art work is amazing! Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteMy parents made a stop in Bisbee many years ago during their RV travels. Neat little town!
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