Prescott's Original Whiskey Row

by Brad Courtney

Some of the oldest, most notorious saloons in the American West lined the streets of Prescott's Whiskey Row. Dating back to 1864, the remote mountain town thrived on its mining and cattle industries during the day and raised hell at night when dusty outlaws and pioneers like Virgil Earp and Doc Holliday crowded Row saloons to quench their thirsts. Whiskey Row bore witness to legendary gunfights, murders and other curious tales, like that of Baby Bell, aka Chance Cobweb Hall, known today as Arizona's most famous saloon story. From crooked gambling operations and barroom brawls to the devastating fire of 1900, author and historian Bradley G. Courtney explores the colorful stories of Whiskey Row.

144 pages, Paperback

First published November 9, 2015

Reviews

[Clay Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book about the history an Arizona town.

[Vali Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fine history of one of the most significant towns in the history of Arizona. Every town has a past but most are not as colorful as Prescott's. Author Brad Courtney does a great job combining rich local narrative and lively textured facts. The result is a truly informative and satisfying account. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Western history and drinking culture.

[Armand Rosamilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great historical walkthrough of Prescott's Whiskey Row, with nice stories about the many characters in and out of the territory a hundred years ago or so. The many different saloons all had their own characters as well, and the author brought it all to life.

[Vince Pillig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting Prescott history.

Interesting history of Prescott's saloons and taverns. And some of the stories of the bad guys and good guys and the tales of babies and women that go along with it. Keeps your interest I enjoyed it.

[Ernest Hogan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tales of one of the wildest of Arizona's streets. Fun history.