Best of The West - February 2014

1883 The name of the Total Wreck mine is rooted in the origins of the mine's original founders. It is believed that one founders, J.T Dillon, r...

c1880 The photographer is identified as D.F. Mitchell. Mitchell moved from San Francisco to Prescott in late 1877. There is some wear on the images.

c1900 This is a stereo view of the Peck Mine, taken by D.F. Mitchell. In June of 1875 E.G. Peck, C.C. Bean, William Cole and T.M. Alexander were pros

This stereo view was taken during George Wheeler 1873 expedition with the Army Corps of Engineers. It shows Coyotero Apache Scouts on the shore of the

1903 This is a Benson Beer & Ice Co hutch bottle from Benson, AZ. This clear glass, tooled top example has raised lettering and still has its s...

1911 This is an attractive die cut letter holder/calendar from Fisher & Hickey Staple and Fancy Grocers of Bisbee, Arizona. This decorative wal...

Compliments of the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co. This little jug measures just 3.25” tall and 2.75” across the base. It has very little wear an

1896 This is a nice stereo view of a street scene in Bisbee, Arizona, with the Orient Saloon in the background. There is very slight sun bleaching on

1884 Stock number 117 issued to Lyman Zaskin for 1,000 shares on October 4, 1884. It was signed by president James W. Smith and secretary Lyman Zaski

This is a lot of 2 great mining camp photographs! Both were taken by Erwin Baer of Prescott, a photograph who was active photographer from 1883 to 191