Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Greetings! from Bisbee Arizona

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Hubby and I decided to take a small vacation so we loaded up our car and hit the road. We thought it would be fun to explore the old mining town of Bisbee Arizona.

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The town was built in the twisting turning valley’s of the Mule mountains around 1877 and soon became known as the “Queen of the Copper Camps.”

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(The lobby of the Copper Queen Hotel)

I often ask myself, “what is it about these old mining towns that I love so much”? Is it just the architecture or is there more to my curiosity? I wonder about the people who lived there and what their lives must have been like? Did they dream of a better life and did they find it when they reached their destination or were they met with heartache? Where did they come from and what brought them here to the first place?

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I always imagine the Victorian era as being an exciting time to live. It was a time when the common woman could be seen strolling down the street hand in arm with her beau while wearing the latest Parisian fashions or the cozy rooms of the humblest homes could be adorned with intricate wallpapers. It was the industrial age where the impossible became possible.

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The little town is filled with old hotels in various stages of restoration. This one appeared to be trapped in a time warp.

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We stayed in a quaint little Motor Hotel built in the 30’s called the Jonquil. The room was small, but comfortable with cottage furnishings and down coverlets.

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On the side of the motel was this huge wall mural, but I don’t remember the tale behind it so I’ll give you the Link. Click on the image above.

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Some of the little homes were perched on top of giant cross beams that spanned the gulch running along side the road. It was a quirky little town with plenty to do and see.

6 comments:

ellen b. said...

Cori G! I like your imagining and curiosity and your wondering...
What a fun town!!

Just A Girl said...

Hi Ellen B., It was a very fun town with interesting VERY people. We had a lot of fun.

xoxo

pam said...

It is fun to try and imagine...and whoa...that house on cross beams, that's kind of crazy.

Deborah said...

OOooooo so cute and quaint. Love your photos. The little motel is adorable. **kisses** Deb

Rhonda Roo said...

EEK had to sign up for a google account so i could comment on your site again fabulous cori g!
(silly ol typepad profile thingamawhatsits. i am sure it is roo being clueless)
but anyway
EEK again! Arizona is the coolest (er ok you know what i mean by cool even though it has some sand and stuff) and and did u get to see darling deb or veevala???
love u miss u xoxoxo roo

Simply Heart And Home said...

Cori,

Such sweet photos. I've been to Arizona long ago and it is lovely. Thank you for sharing your pictures with us.

Gina