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May 11, 1887: Fire in Old Town
Old Town (La Plaza Vieja) faced yet another fire while New Town was being rebuilt.
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February 14, 1886: Fire in New Town
Another devastating fire burned down New Town, leading to rebuilding efforts.
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1885: Old Man Rumsey’s Claim
Old Man Rumsey built a cabin near La Plaza Vieja Spring and attempted to claim it by fencing off the spring.
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July 22, 1884: Fire Destroys Old Town
A significant fire burned down all of Old Town (La Plaza Vieja). Commercial development shifted to New Town, which became the new...
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1884: Flagstaff Brewery Established
The Flagstaff Brewery was built and operated until 1892, contributing to the local economy.
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1883: Formation of New Town
The railroad built a depot half a mile east of the spring, leading to the development of “New Town” near the depot....
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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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