We visited Bisbee 2 years ago, but forgot my camera. We set off Saturday morning. It is an old copper mining town, built on the side of a steep hill, about 20 miles from the Mexican Border. Now, it is a funky little tourist town with lots of artists, shops and restaurants. A fun place to spend a beautiful Saturday. It reminds us of Jermone, located in Northern AZ. It is also an old mining town built on a hill. Same kind of funky little town with lots of local artists.
A " small world" experience happened to us. We stopped at a local brewery, The Old Bisbee Brewery Company. They make 7 micro brews. I don't like beer so I asked for some wine. They only sell Washington wines, not Arizona. I asked why and she said the owners are from Washington. Small World.
If anyone of you are mystery readers, you might have heard of Bisbee. J.A. Jance, a local Seattle writer, has a series of novels with the main character, Joanna Brady, a county sheriff of Cochise County. She lives and has her office in Bisbee. Even tho I haven't read her books for several years, I still wanted to see Bisbee. Felt like I knew the place. Her other main character is a Seattle detective.
After we left Bisbee, we went over to Douglas. It is about 20 miles away, right on the Mexican border. Even tho it was built about the same time, it has a completely different look. Because it wasn't built on a hill, the streets are very wide compared to Bisbee, which has very narrow streets. Doesn't have the same feel as Bisbee. Reminds me of an old town in Midwest.
Couldn't resist taking pictures of this car. Never seen eyelashes on headlights. Very cute
One of many stairways. Once a year they have a stair climbing contest with proceeds going for charity.
Can't imagine climbing these stairs. WHEW!
Pictures of houses on the steep slopes
Hotel in Douglas, built in 1907
Main staircase going to the 2nd floor.. The panel on the wall looks like windows, but it is Tiffany glass. Also the top panel.
View of 2nd floor from lobby. Such quality workmanship
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