I apologize to my readers out there for the lack of material lately, but as you probably know things have been a bit chaotic for us. We finally made the move to Arizona, and so far, so good. Everyone here has been extremely helpful, not to mention the fact that our city of Prescott is gorgeous!
As an introduction to the city, I thought I would give you some interesting facts about it.
- According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 41,528.
- Prior to a gold boom in the early 1800's the area was inhabited by native Americans dating back to over 9000 years ago!
- The town of Prescott was capital of the Arizona territories until 1867, where it was moved to Tucson. In 1877 it returned back to Prescott but was eventually moved again to Phoenix in 1889.
- Whiskey Row, the old saloon street from the 1800's has "The Palace", Arizona's oldest known restaurant.
- In 1900, a great fire destroyed most of the buildings on Whiskey Row (our old red-light district converted to shops and restaurants). As legend has it, the patrons of the various bars simply took their drinks across the street to the Courthouse square and watched it burn. After the fire ended, the inhabitants rebuilt the town using brick which still stands today.
- Prescott is home to the Worlds Oldest Ongoing Annual Rodeo started in 1888. I cant wait to go this 4th of July!
- The picture used in the header of my blog is only a few miles away from my house. Although, I must say that picture does not do this area justice.
The granite dells not far from our house.
Downtown Prescott. For our Anniversary Taylor and I ate at the Peacock Room of the old Hassayampa Inn pictured above.
The Prescott Courthouse.I love you AZ! Its good to be home!
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Oh that makes me miss Prescott! We lived up in the Mountain Club for a year. You just take Whiskey Row up a bit and there was our house/cabin. Then we lived in Prescott Valley for a year or so. That is where I had Cassie too so it hold a special place in my heart. You will LOVE it. Except maybe for the snow in the winter. :)
I am so glad you are feeling settled in and excited about your new place! We are doing well. Jacob has been asking to play with abby and parker. I don't know what we are going to do on Saturday when we watch the flag football game without you! I guess we will survive!
yay! Hey Sher! Love the new look of your blog. I guess it had to change cause you ain't livin by the beach anymore! ABby ans Parker are lookin cute as ever, and your place looks so pretty. One day, we will come visit. DOn't know when, but that is now on my list of things to do!
We are so happy that you guys are enjoying Arizona! The pics of Abby and Parker are so beautiful!
Fun Fact: The Hassayampa Inn is haunted! I watched a show about haunted hotels recently and it featured the Hassayampa in Prescott! I found this article online about it: http://hotels.about.com/od/hauntedhotelsatoz/p/hau_hassayampa.htm
Hope you avoided the ghosts at your Anniversary dinner!
Great pics of Abby and Parker and glad your are settled in. We miss you!
I do miss my Arizona! Lucky for you to be home! Your kids are just amazingly cute.
I love the downtown shot. So cute. I'm glad you're happy and settled.
okay, that is a different side to AZ than I have experienced! it looks so charming! hope you guys are doing well! These pics of your kids are great!
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