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- Frank & Mary Boice Family Ownership, 1951-1969
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/frank-mary-boice-family-ownership-1951-1969/…958 “Look what’s been happening down on the old Empire Ranch some 50 miles southwest of Tucson, where Hal Wallis Productions is filming ‘Showdown at Gun Hill.’ The hero of this particular piece of Hollywood legerdemain is tall (6 ft.) but neither lean nor limpy, Kirk Douglas. Anything but a typical saddle bum, New York born Douglas rose through Broadway to tough dramatic roles, now heads his own movie company. His co-star is Oscar-winning Anthony…
- The Search for the Right Ranch (July 14-August 22, 1876)
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-search-for-the-right-ranch-july-14-august-22-1876/…uring that time and since mostly loaded with construction material for the Southern Pacific.” The Southern Pacific Railroad did not reach Tucson until 1880. Its arrival significantly altered the cattle industry, providing the means by which to expand markets beyond southeastern Arizona. The Vail Company cattle were shipped primarily from the Pantano station, east of Tucson and north of the Empire Ranch. Arizona Citizen, August 5, 1876. Source: Chr…
- Tour the Cienega Watershed
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/2023/04/tour-the-cienega-watershed/…avelStory and select “Tour the Cienega Watershed” to save the tour on your phone. Once you’ve download the app and the tour, no Internet access is needed. The tour includes 21 podcast-style stories that will automatically play at the appropriate location using your phone’s GPS. The route loop includes the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead (in Vail), Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, the Empire Ranch Headquarters, wildlife viewing and many other feat…
- Explore Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/visiting-policies/…hway 83 turnoff to Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, or three miles west of the southern entrance off of Highway 82. Where are available First Aid or Emergency Services? First aid is available at the Sonoita Elgin Fire Department, (520) 455-5854. The nearest hospitals are located in Sierra Vista, about 40 miles southeast or Tucson, approximately 50 miles northwest. The only Level 1 Trauma Center in Southern Arizona is Banner University Medi…
- Boice Family Ranching History, 1859-1928
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/boice-family-ranching-history-1859-1928/…ansas City. The company is the owners of one of the largest ranches in the Southwest at Point Rock Kansas. This ranch covers a portion of Morton county, Kan., extends Into Beaver county, Okla., and also includes a large strip of land in Colorado. The run of cattle on the ranch this year numbers over 20,000 head and this was the first shipment made. The ranch is well equipped with modern improvements, such as windmills and water tanks on all parts…
- Hours, Map & Directions
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/hours-map-directions/…pire Ranch Foundation including a Fall Cowboy Festival, Horse Trail Rides, western movies, and educational outreach events for youth. More information on these activities can be found on our Event Calendar. Directions from Tucson Go east on I-10 and exit at Route 83 (scenic highway) Proceed south on Route 83 approximately 18 miles to the paved road on your left between mile post 40 and 39. Watch for brown Historic Empire Ranch sign on the right si…
- History Overview
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/overview/…ranchers known for their promotion of the Hereford breed of cattle in the Southwest. Frank Boice and his wife, Mary Grantham Boice, moved to the Empire Ranch in 1929. Frank and Mary’s sons, Pancho and Bob, grew up on the Empire Ranch and as adults assisted with ranching operations. The Boices added many modern conveniences to the Ranch House. Propane, and eventually natural gas, was piped into the house; a large electric walk-in refrigeration uni…
- Cowboy Festival
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/cowboy-festival/…generations. Each year more than 3,000 visitors come to the ranch to enjoy Western heritage demonstrations, arena and livestock exhibits, cowboy cooking and Western entertainment. Plan to Join Us for the 2024 Cowboy Festival – November 2-3, 2024 Click here to view the 2023 program Support the Cowboy Festival Be a Sponsor Help support one of the area’s great traditions by becoming a sponsor of the Cowboy Festival (formerly known as the Roundup & Op…
- Anamax Ownership, 1975-1988
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/anamax-ownership-1975-1988/…operties. Kolbe said the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the agreement were that Seven West would acquire the land from Anamax with the understanding that Seven West subsequently would trade the property and other holdings for bureau land in Maricopa County. Anamax would end up with cash. Seven West would end up with land for development in Maricopa County and the BLM would end up with the ranch land…”[Arizona Daily Star, 3/25/1988] In 2000 the Empire Cienega…
- Empire Land & Cattle Company, 1883-1887
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/empire-land-cattle-company-1883-1887/…map. Courtesy of Kansas Historical Society. Finding New Pastures in the Midwest – 1886 In 1886, the Empire leased grassland in Kansas from the Jones Nelson Pasture Company of Strong City, Chase County and from Abbot Holmes of Ellinwood, Barton County. Both counties were close to the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad lines. Shipping costs to Kansas were high, but Vail fared well because the Heart cattle survived the final trip to market in Ka…