Welcome Lady at The Palace on Whiskey Row

by Priscilla Burgers

Title

Welcome Lady at The Palace on Whiskey Row

Artist

Priscilla Burgers

Medium

Photograph - Photography - Digital Painting - Digital Art

Description

WELCOME LADY AT THE PALACE ON WHISKEY ROW by PRISCILLA BURGERS

Although Whiskey Row in Prescott, Arizona was known for its many saloons, The Palace was much more than a fancy "watering hole". Men came in to check for notices of work available; it served as an election central for several political races and cattle spreads; and mineral claims were bought and sold over the bar.

The Palace is still the oldest frontier saloon in Arizona and the most well-known and historic restaurant and saloon in the state. In the late 1870's, Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp and Doc Holliday were patrons of the Palace. Virgil and his wife Allie lived in Prescott where Virgil owned a saw mill and was Town Constable. Wyatt and his other brother, Morgan, visited Virgil in Prescott before they left for Tombstone. Doc was on a winning streak on Whiskey Row (possibly at The Palace) where he won $10,000 playing poker. He joined the Earps eight months later in Tombstone.

On July 14th, 1900, The Palace was destroyed by the Whiskey Row fire. The ornately carved 1880's Brunswick Bar, which is still in use, was carried to safety across the street to the plaza by patrons. In order to rebuild, the owner, Bob Brow, formed a partnership with Ben M. Belcher and Barney Smith, owners of the former Cabinet Saloon, also destroyed in the fire.

By 1901, The Palace Hotel and Bar, complete with Chinese restaurant and barber shop, was back in business. Today's Palace owners have done extensive remodeling to restore the Palace to its grandeur of 1901. Although still a frontier saloon, the addition of dining makes The Palace the gathering place it once was. The Palace is highly recommended for a satisfying meal in lovely surroundings. The Welcome Lady will oversee your meal.


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