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Tombstone Topics in 1933Keith Davis, Tue Jan 19 4:59am
PART OF O.K. CORRAL WILL BE TORN DOWN   The back part of the famous O.K. Corral is to be torn down as is the old assay office next to it. This property belongs to Mrs. Margaret Cummings who has sold the wood in the two buildings to Jud Holgate. He will begin the razing of the structures at once.... more




Need Historical Helpmizging, Tue Dec 8 2:54pm
I'm currently writing another historical novel and as part of the plot, have gotten to the point where my hero, who previously intended to rob a stage coach has teamed with a Maricopa County Deputy to foil the robbery. My question: In the days of rewards offered for arrest/death, were lawman eligible to collect the... more



Too many ghosts at the Birdcage?Keith Davis, Wed Dec 2 5:54am
Probably not. More like too many termites. Visitors to Tombstone on December 1st found the Bird Cage Theatre all wrapped up in Truly Nolan canvas. Not only was the Bird Cage closed for fumigation, but the Tombstone Courthouse State Park was closed due to budget constraints. I'm glad I didn't drive 3 hours to find two... more



Big Nose Kate needs your help..Angel , Fri Oct 16 8:28pm
Hello Everyone, On a recent trip to Prescott, I went by Kate's to check on the "guest book" that I started for visitor's to sign. On Kate's grave I noticed a plaque...no really a plaque was placed Bronze and all pretty, below her actual gravestone. Now the reason why I bring this up is because the Plague labels Kate... more



Grand turnout for the Gleeson Jail open houseKeith Davis, Sun Oct 4 5:47am
Saturday Oct. 3 - Gleeson - History buffs, Old timers and Curious onlookers made their way to Gleeson, Arizona for the Grand Opening of the newly restored Jail House. Tina Miller who owns the Tombstone Mercantile Co. on Allen Street bought the land that the jail sits on and has spent months restoring it to it's former ... more



(taken directly from Cochise Talk .com) http://cochisetalk.com/index.php?d1=Gov-Politics&p=207 Don Taylor: "We will NOT be there!" For two amazingly upbeat hours at the Crystal Palace in Tombstone, townspeople took to the stage for interviews with Dan Abrams on Cochise Talk's hit local show DOIN' LUNCH to talk about... more



Period attireBobby, Mon Sep 28 10:55am
Me again. Just want to ask if anyone can say where the best place to get period costumes and advice on what to wear in Tombstone?



1918 article on Boot HillKeith Davis, Mon Sep 21 7:35am
FAMOUS OLD BURIAL GROUND NOW BELONGS TO PAST Tombstone, Ariz. January 12, 1918 - "Boot Hill," the burial ground for the men who died with their boots on when Tombstone was a lawless camp town, has been converted into a municipal waste heap and is now fast being covered with tin cans and waste. When Tombstone was a... more
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LawsBobby, Wed Sep 9 9:05pm
Is it true it's illegal to wear period costume on Allen Street?



Any Virgil Earp researchers out there?Keith Davis, Wed Sep 9 6:10am
I am going to be revamping the Virgil Earp historical page and am looking for someone who would like to help with historical information to include on the site. The current one was written by a loco lady and is in need of a face lift with better/more information. The current web site is located at:... more



Ooops! We goofed!Keith Davis, Mon Aug 31 4:51am
Our apologies go out to Delah Jo Ann Towner Aiman, who has written a fine story about her grandfather Charles Chester Towner, for our September Issue. It seems that on the cover of the September issue the byline and the page number of the story are incorrect. The story was written by Ms. Aiman, not Michael H. Piatt... more



Harvey LoganApril H, Fri Aug 28 7:27am
Does anyone have any information about the activity of Harvey Logan in Tombstone?



Ladies dress.....April H., Tue Aug 25 7:21am
What would a typical lady wear around Tombstone. Not one of the "Fancy Ladies"...but rather a housewife? Can anyone suggest a good resource, or clothing pattern website? Thanks....April



Great old photo on EbayKeith Davis, Mon Aug 24 6:29am
Here is a great old photo of the "china mary" house on Allen Street. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170373274755&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT



Thunderer/Lightningchris reader, Mon Aug 17 12:34pm
Hi Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a non firing/replica colt thunderer/lightning or double action revolver I really want one as a display piece any web sites would be great too.



Tombstone for sale!Keith Davis, Sat Jul 18 5:52am
Calling all lotto winners! Tombstone Arizona is for sale! Well, maybe not the whole town. But a lot of it!! Here are some interesting Craigslist listings: HISTORIC COUNTRY INN $425000 RV PARK FOR SALE Check 'em out!



Big Nose Kate article in January issueAngel, Mon Jul 6 2:03pm
Ok, call me a late bloomer but I just got through the Kate article and based on my research and recent book publication on Kate and her travels, I want to really refute a lot of what Phyllis has written here. I would like to know where she got her info?



Check this out! National drama from TombstoneKeith Davis, Fri May 22 5:47am
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/228189/may-19-2009/difference-makers---stephen-keith I laughed my rear end off!!!



And another story from the Sierra Vista HeraldKeith Davis, Sat Apr 11 6:35am
Here is how Sierra Vista sees it: http://www.svherald.com/articles/2009/04/11/news/doc49e0429831307985614498.txt Enjoy, Keith



a link to more informationKeith Davis, Fri Apr 10 6:20am
SIXGUN DAN'S GUNFIGHTER BLOG For more information on the situation in Tombstone.



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