Whiskey Row

On July 14, 1900, this block was totally destroyed by fire. Within a few days of the fire, new construction was underway in brick and masonry. Most of the buildings on this block were constructed between the fall of 1900 and 1905. All of these buildings are constructed with permanence and appearance in mind in styles typical of early 20th century buildings.

This strip celebrates the landmark of previously having over 40 saloons on this segment of the street. It would be hard to imagine that so many saloons could have fit on one block. Prior to 1877, Whiskey Row was believed to have been located a couple blocks to the west of its present location. Many of the local employers and wives had to cross a foot bridge over Granite Creek to return home and in the wet season, some of the men and women would fall into this very shallow creek and drown.

The architecture of Whiskey Row is Neo-Georgian or Colonial Revival. The façade along this strip is quite symmetrical with the Georgian four over four sash windows. One of the oldest bars The Palace has an arched entryway with columns and temples framing the entrance. Today each business has a green awning with the service that is inside. This is code for the Prescott Historic District.