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From the exotic to the familiar, whether you’re traveling or in your own backyard, we would love to see the world through your eyes.
Captain C
We conclude the Jerome subset, including some of my favorite establishments.
Looking north towards San Francisco Peaks in the late afternoon.
The red and yellow building is the Jerome Grand, a fine hotel with an old school close-the-door-yourself elevator (at least as of 16 or so years ago when I stayed there last). It was formerly a mental hospital (back when that was a more barbaric practice) and thus it is said by those inclined to say such things that the ghosts are somewhat different than at the Connor.
Looking up at the J on top of the mountain. Back before GPS and reliable maps, such navigation aids could be very helpful.
Art is everywhere!
More ruins, from more populated days.
Paul & Jerry’s Saloon, for a long time one of two bars in town and a good place to chill and occasionally hear live music. I hung with Steve and Sally from Lingo here my first night in town.
The entrance to the Spirit Room, another place where I’ve been many a time and heard many a band (and even played a few times). Birthplace of Major Lingo. Also below rooms 1-4 at the Connor, so if you’re staying there on a weekend, take this into consideration.
The Haunted Hamburger, AKA the Palace of Jerome. My favorite place to eat there.
A very cool old-school radio on the landing at the Connor. No idea if it still works.
stinger
Very cool! I love the panorama shot, and the radio, and the red pot with reverse sunflowers. And the exterior paint colors, and the “ruins” with black window frames against the old rosy brick color and the softened, almost rounded edges.
HinTN
This was a nice visit to a place of which I was unaware. Perhaps we will toddle over there some day.
Thanks for the tour!
munira
One thing I remember from when I lived there was the jailhouse that had slid across the road and was resting on the other side. I wonder if that’s still there as a relic of the old days or if they decided it needed to be cleaned up for the tourists.
BretH
The photos certainly give a great sense of the place. Not normally a desert person I would almost consider visiting!
Asparagus Aspersions
Love those pictures! We stayed at the Jerome Grand Hotel when we were there a while back. My 8-year old son ran all of his ghost-themed jokes past the receptionist.
Angua
I’ve enjoyed these pictures and commentary about Jerome very much but the panorama of the mountains in the setting sun got me right in the feels. I grew up a few miles from the mountains in Cochise County, Arizona, and saw those lovely colors most days of my early life. Thank you so much for such a beautiful photo and a moment of immersion in happy memories.
WaterGirl
Love the art, and the ruins! Thanks for these.