Empire Ranch Foundation

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  • Chiricahua Ranches Company Ownership, 1928-1951
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/chiricahua-ranches-company-ownership-1928-1951/

    …oberto (Junior) Rodriquez, Henry Boice and Frank (Pancho) Boice. Phi Gamma Delta‘s officers: Front row, Bob Boice, house manager; Bob Cooney, corresponding secretary. Back row, Bud Schirmer, president; Joe Mulrein, historian, and Tom Fridena, recording secretary. UA Yearbook, 1950 Bob Boice Wins Essay Contest – 1949 In his senior year at UA Bob Boice “won first prize in Arizona in a beef cattle essay contest sponsored by Swift and Company.” [Arizo…

  • Boice Family Ranching History, 1859-1928
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/boice-family-ranching-history-1859-1928/

    …lt decisions: “Where to go with 20,000 cows?” “Moving their cattle off the reservation was a five-year job, not too unlike the job involved in shipping 25,000 head a year to North Dakota, as Henry S. Boice did for over a decade. As the steers on the San Carlos reservation came of age they were shipped off as before. The cow herd was moved off in lots over a long series of roundups and long drives.” Old Eureka Stage Station that served as the ranch…

  • Docent Tour Reservation Form
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/explore-empire-ranch-headquarters/docent-tour-reservation-form/

    …re required for tours. Please complete and submit the form below to make a reservation or request additional information about tours. Reservations must be made by 5 pm the Friday before the tour date. Docent Tour Reservation “*” indicates required fields Name* Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Tours are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, except for the 4th Saturday in December. Number attending the tour* Email address* Phone Special Reques…

  • Buildings & Structures
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/buildings-and-structures/

    …al has been painted and wood stained to blend the new elements in with the existing material. Work on foundations and surrounding soils restored the soil level surrounding the barn to the height of the original grade and replacement of deteriorated adobes with cement-amended adobe bricks below and at grade, and with historic replicated adobes above grade. Grove House This four-room, double-pile adobe house was built in multiple phases, likely begi…

  • Banning Vail, 1909-1929
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/banning-vail-1909-1929/

    …rive any place on the ranch there. And if he’d see a cow that he wanted to check, or a steer, or whatever it was, he’d sic Bo on it, and Bo would pull it down. And Dad could go up and check it, and then on they’d go. And then he decided that Bo needed some exercise, so he’d have him jump off the running board and run for a while. And that was great with Bo, until he got tired. Then he was smart. What he’d do would be to get in the road in front of…

  • Cowboy Festival Vendor Application
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/roundup-vendor-application/

    …e Booth Space – $125.00 Double Booth Space – $250.00 What date will you be Checking in and Setting up?* Friday, November 1st between 12pm – 4 pm Saturday, November 2nd before 8 am Space Requests Do you have any special needs or requests? Handicap Parking (Handicap parking is located off Festival Grounds, transportation to booth space can be provided) Trailer type Booth Parking Other If other: **Please note** Space assignments will NOT be given ove…

  • Volunteer Work Days
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/volunteer-work-days/

    …upkeep and landscaping of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, and assist with preservation projects. In addition to helping preserve and protect the Empire Ranch, you’ll enjoy learning new skills, and meeting with fun, like-minded folks! Additional volunteer days may be scheduled for special events or additional preservation projects. We invite you to volunteer with us and make a difference! To learn of scheduled Volunteer Days, click here to see our…

  • Cowboy Festival Food Truck Vendors
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/food-truck-vendors/

    …to the vendor parking area after setting up. Event setup: Food trucks may check in and set up between the following hours: Friday, Nov. 1st between 12 pm and 4 pm, or Saturday, Nov. 2nd before 8 am. Information Packet: A welcome packet with event details will be mailed or emailed to each vendor with the acceptance notification upon receipt of application and payment.   Empire Ranch Foundation Food Truck Agreement Business Name(Required) Owner Nam…

  • Vail & Gates, 1888-1909
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/vail-gates-1888-1907/

    …We had two horses to each man and a few extra. Herding Empire Ranch cattle, 1800s. ERF archives A510-082a Maricopa to Estrella – February 1890 In the afternoon we hit the trail for Gila Bend, and driving out slowly about ten miles on the old stage road riding the north side of the railroad, we made a late camp for the night. The next afternoon we reached Estrella, which is at the head of a valley which would be rather pretty if it were not so dry….

  • Area Attractions
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/attractions/

    …th rolling hills, lush grasslands, Arizona ash and oak trees, and colorful wildflowers. There are many things to do and places to stay while visiting the area. Check out the local links provided below: Visit Sonoita Elgin Visit the Sky Islands of Arizona…