The Spirit Room in Jerome Arizona
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
The Spirit Room in Jerome Arizona
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
THE SPIRIT ROOM IN JEROME ARIZONA by PRISCILLA BURGERS
The Spirit Room bar is a popular destination for tourists, and especially bikers, as seen in this image. A place to wet the tongue and dance to the excellent bands, it also houses the historic Hotel Conner upstairs. The Spirit Room and Hotel Conner are located in "the largest ghost town in America," Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community. Four disastrous fires destroyed large sections of the town during its early history, resulting in the incorporation of the City of Jerome in 1899.
Founded in 1876, Jerome was once the fourth largest city in the Arizona Territory. The population peaked at 15,000 in the 1920's. The Depression of the 1930's slowed the mining operation and the claim went to Phelps Dodge, who holds the claim today. World War II brought increased demand for copper, but after the war, demand slowed. Dependent on the copper market, Phelps Dodge Mine closed in 1953. The remaining 50 to 100 hardy souls promoted the town as a historic ghost town. In 1967 Jerome was designated a National Historic District by the federal government. Today Jerome is a thriving tourist and artist community with a population of about 450. Also known as "America's Most Vertical City," the 30-degree incline of the mountainside has caused a number of buildings to slide down the slope. One such building, the Sliding Jail, is another popular Jerome attraction.
This image is also available with a painterly effect.
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SOLD:
- A 16" x 11.5" luster print to a buyer in Goodyear, AZ on 11/4/2020. Thank you!
FAA Featured Photo:
- Arizona - Fine Art Group - 5/2/2015
- Arizona Photography Group - 5/11/2015
- The 200 Club - for the best photos with over 200 views up to 500 - 1/18/2018
- Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group - 1/19/2018
- Arizona Country HDR Photography Group - 1/19/2018
- Art of Arizona Group - 1/31/2018
- 1000 Views on 1 Image Group - 4/7/2024
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May 2nd, 2015
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Comments (33)
Christopher James 12 Days Ago
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/p
Jeannie Rhode
Priscilla, Sharing my Congratulations on your Feature in Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery !
Thomas Todd
Wow, great job, especially getting the shot without ton's of people. Love it !!!!!!!!!!!
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful citiscape photograph in Jerome, Arizona, Priscilla! Congratulations on your feature in The 200 Club! F/L
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations for having this great piece of artwork chosen to be featured in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. I am proud to be able to support and promote all artists within our group. I very much enjoyed viewing the masterfully done piece from you portfolio to show off to all other artists and to attract perspective buyers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with all FAA members. Well worthy of this recognition.
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