August 1, 1882: Railroad Reaches Flagstaff
The railroad line extended to Flagstaff, and 100 houses were recorded. The town rapidly grew, with 18 saloons and several businesses established...
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Patrick Bannen from Prescott set up a merchandise store along what is now West Coconino Avenue, becoming the first establishment near the...
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1880: Establishment of Flagstaff Camp
Railroad surveyors established a camp at the base of Mars Hill near the spring to supply the railroad with necessary water. The...
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1878-1883: Railroad Construction Across Northern Arizona
The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was built, significantly impacting the development and economy of Flagstaff and La Plaza Vieja.
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1876: First Permanent Housing
Thomas F. McMillan constructed the first permanent housing at the base of Mars Hill, marking the beginnings of settled life in the...
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1870s-1880s: Arrival of New Mexican Families
New Mexican families migrated to Flagstaff to herd sheep and work on the railroad, contributing to the cultural diversity of the area.
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1864: Gold Discovery and Overland Road Construction
Gold was discovered around Prescott, prompting the construction of a road from the Beale Wagon Road to Prescott to connect the mines...
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1853: Antoine Leroux Guides Expeditions
Antoine Leroux served as a guide for government expeditions along the 35th Parallel, aiding in the exploration and mapping of the region.
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1851-1858: Beale Wagon Road Surveyed
Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale was commissioned to survey the 35th Parallel for a wagon road, leading to the creation of the Beale...
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