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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23V5_the-hoover-dam-construction-mascot_Boulder-City-AZ.html
The Hoover Dam construction crew's mascot was found as a
puppy by workers at the construction camp. This dog traveled
to and from the dam site with them and spent his days visiting
the many work areas. On February 21, 1941, the life of this de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23V2_the-dog-who-owned-a-dam_Boulder-City-AZ.html
The Hoover Dam mascot only acted like he owned the dam,
but without a doubt, he owned the hearts of its workers.
The dog wandered freely around the job site; up ladders, over catwalks and
through tunnels. He even rode the open-air elevator (c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM222D_jerome-arizona_Jerome-AZ.html
Jerome is perched on the side of Cleapatra Hill over rich ore deposits. In 1876, mining claims and a mill were located near the town. These claims were purchased in 1882 by the United Verde Company, and the tent camp was named Jerome after Eugene …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM222C_rest-house_Grand-Canyon-Village-AZ.html
Your visit and rest here is part of a long tradition started in 1914 with the opening of Hermits Rest. After an 8-mile (13 km) buggy ride, you would be greeted by the resident caretaker and offered a refreshing drink to clear the dust from your th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM222B_early-explorer_Grand-Canyon-Village-AZ.html
This monument honors Major John Wesley Powell, the leader of the first documented expedition through Grand Canyon. Imagine entering the depths of Grand Canyon down a roaring, not-yet-charted river, not knowing whether you will emerge. Because Powe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM222A_orphan-mine_Grand-Canyon-Village-AZ.html
Something unexpected once stood on the rim in front of you. A steel headframe towered over a mineshaft that dropped 1,500 feet (460 m) to one of the richest uranium mines in the United States. From 1956 to 1969, miners extracted ton after ton of u…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM221D_the-audrey-shaft-and-uvx-operations_Jerome-AZ.html
State-of-the-art Audrey shaft and headframe was the largest facility of its kind built by the United Verde Extension (UVX) Company during its years of operation. The shaft was constructed in 1918 only after the location of an extraordinarily rich …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM221C_historic-audrey-shaft-headframe_Jerome-AZ.html
Largest wooden headframe still standing in Arizona, it was completed in 1918 to haul ore up from mine. Shaft is 1900 feet deep, concrete lined with cross tunnels every 100 feet to Edith shaft. Edith shaft headframe was completed in 1915 to haul me…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y1V_grand-canyon-depot-historical_Grand-Canyon-Village-AZ.html
In 1901, the screech of train brakes and the blast of a train whistle signaled the arrival of a new era in Grand Canyon Village. The railroad provided the most comfortable means of transportation to the canyon for more than a quarter century. This…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XZK_unidentified-veterans-a-war-memorial_Phoenix-AZ.html
"The Markers In This
Memorial Area
Honor Veterans Whose
Remains Have Not Been
Recovered Or Identified,
Were Buried At Sea,
Donated To Science
Or Cremated And The
Ashes Scattered."