The Camp Rucker Homestead is the most intact building at Camp Rucker. There are floorboards, walls, a roof and plenty more still to see inside! “…In 1872 the government set aside the southeastern corner of the territory as the Chiricahua Indian Reservation. Four years later it closed the reservation and relocated the Chiricahuas north toContinue reading “Camp Rucker Homestead: My Favorite Building and the Most Intact!!”
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David K. Stone: Union Army American Civil War
David K. Stone was born on June 7, 1846 in Henryville, Le Haut-Richeliex, Quebec, Canada. His original last name had been LaRoche. He was 8 when his family moved to America. At some point, the last name changed to Stone, which is an anglicized version of LaRoche. For that last name translates to “The Rock”. Continue reading “David K. Stone: Union Army American Civil War”
John Ward’s Ranch: Historic Marker
Historic Marker Inscription: “Arizona Pioneer Johnny Ward established a ranch here in 1858. In 1861 Indians kidnapped his Mexican stepson Felix Ward. Army officers assumed that local eastern Chiracahua Apaches were responsible, leading to the infamous conflict between Lt. Bascom and Cochise. In fact, the Pinal Band of the Western Apaches took Felix. John WardContinue reading “John Ward’s Ranch: Historic Marker”
Nathan B. Decker: Union Army, American Civil War
Nathan B. Decker was born in 1841 in New York. He enlisted with the 16th New York Infantry and later in the 1st New York Light Artillery. Decker served as a Private with Company K of the 16th New York Infantry and then as a Private with Company B in the 1st Light Artillery. DeckerContinue reading “Nathan B. Decker: Union Army, American Civil War”
Duff House at Ruby, Arizona Ghost Town
“Mine Superintendent Grover Duff, his wife, Lundy and their daughter, Kathleen, (who was born in Ruby)”, lived and worked in Ruby, Arizona. “Lundy was an anesthesiologist at the hospital.”-Ruby Fact Sheet I’ve been conducting research to learn about Lundy. Since she was “an anesthesiologist at the hospital”, she must have had an extraordinary story. WhatContinue reading “Duff House at Ruby, Arizona Ghost Town”
What’s in the ATTIC of the Bisbee Restoration Museum? (Closed to Visitors!)
The Bisbee Restoration Museum granted me exclusive access to their ATTIC during my visit in early February 2024. I did not hesitate to explore everything I could! There are so many wonderful items I can hardly wait to show you. I am certain you’ll realize very quickly the vast array of similar things up thereContinue reading “What’s in the ATTIC of the Bisbee Restoration Museum? (Closed to Visitors!)”
Museum Exhibit: “Why is There a Big 9”?
I had visited the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum a few times in 2023. Free admission is truly alluring and welcome. In fact, the museum made a pledge to remain free and will remain that way. Plus, all their “…summer camps and expeditions [are] pay-what-you-can for all families.” That’s a remarkable and refreshing view. I recommendContinue reading “Museum Exhibit: “Why is There a Big 9”?”
Lost Ghost Towns of Teller County
Back Cover: “Throughout Teller County, history lovers can find abandoned towns and forgotten main streets that once bustled with life and commerce. Even before Teller was carved from surrounding counties, the scenic mountains and lucrative mines of the gold rush era brought thousands of settlers and attracted resort owners and tycoons eager to exploit theContinue reading “Lost Ghost Towns of Teller County”
Future of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?
For my April 2024 TV show, Ron Wanamaker of Preservation Burlington, will come on to discuss Preservation Burlington’s next steps in arguing against the demolition of the former Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, Vermont. Read below for more information. It’s interesting and enlightening as well. From Seven Days VT: “Burlington’s historic Cathedral ofContinue reading “Future of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?”
Ruby Ghost Town Jail
This jail is fairly small inside. There is a single cell and no apparent area for a deputy. To know that before this jail was built, prisoners would be tied to mesquite trees is stunning. Arizona heat is scorching. The elevation of this ghost town is 4500 feet (~1.4 km). Thus, the winter temperatures areContinue reading “Ruby Ghost Town Jail”