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  • The Empire Ranch House
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/the-empire-ranch-house/

    …room house (Rooms 1-4 and 6), constructed of hand cast adobe blocks between 1871 and 1874. Around 1878 a rear addition to the original Ranch House was added to provide room for staff and business offices (Rooms 9-18). Starting in 1878 the Victorian Addition for the family began to be constructed. It included six rooms constructed of adobe (Rooms 19-23, 29) and a Children’s Addition constructed of wood frame (Rooms 24-28). Hold cursor over the room…

  • Buildings & Structures
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    …ground-level at the south end, following the slope of the land. There is a 12x 10-foot sliding wooden door on the north end and a 7x 8-foot sliding wooden door on the east end. This east end door was likely added after initial construction of the building because the door opening had to be cut into the two-foot high poured concrete skirt at the base of the wall. A three-over-three light double window is in the center of the south gable (currently…

  • Special Recreation Permits
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/visiting-policies/special-recreation-permits/

    …he public lands and related waters for business or financial gain. The activity, service, or use is commercial if any person, group or organization makes or attempts to make a profit, receive money, amortize equipment, or obtain goods or services, as compensation from participants in recreational activities occurring on public lands led, sponsored, or organized by that person, group, or organization. An activity, service, or use is commercial if a…

  • The Partners Meet and Prepare to Travel to Arizona (June-July 4, 1876)
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-partners-meet-and-prepare-to-travel-to-arizona-june-july-4-1876/

    …gon-fly and sometimes fly a long way. I saw one fly 40 yards. It was about 1 1/2 pounds weight. The waters of the Pacific Ocean seem to abound in living things and living wonders to me. I had the pleasure of being seasick again.” Pico House, Los Angeles, CA, 1891 Source: Wikipedia Englishmen Everywhere Hislop writes from the Pico House, Los Angeles (7/3/1876): “On board we met a very nice young Englishman, Captain Hutchinson, who has a ranch abou…

  • 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/

    …had a regular feast.” Stone Avenue, Tucson, 1880. Source: Wikipedia August 1, 1876 – Back to Tucson Hislop writes (8/7/1876): “We returned to Tucson from the ranch, 52 miles, getting at our destination by sundown. Here we had a comfortable bed, having laid on the ground in a blanket since July 21st, pretty rough I can tell you. Here we rested a day or two and tried to deal with a man for his ranch, but with no success, as he wanted just double wh…

  • Hours, Map & Directions
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    …e a special recreation permit. Permits are generally required if the group number is over 29, or if the activity needs BLM oversight or will have an impact to public lands and people. Click here for more detailed information about BLM permits. While often providing serenity and quiet, several times during the year special events are hosted by the Empire Ranch Foundation including a Fall Cowboy Festival, Horse Trail Rides, western movies, and educa…

  • History Overview
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    …se and became the focal point for family gatherings and parties. During the 1940 and 1950s many Hollywood films were shot at the Empire Ranch and in the vicinity. The Boices hosted numerous film stars, including John Wayne, when Red River was filmed at the Empire Ranch. Click here for a listing of movies filmed in Empire Ranch territory. For a detailed chronology of events during the Boice Family Era, click here. For publications about the Boice F…

  • Explore Empire Ranch Headquarters
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    …Station. Tours are free, and open to the public. Reservations are required for tours. Click here to make a reservation. For more information about tours, call the Empire Ranch Foundation at 888-364-2829. Empire Ranch House Virtual Tour Can’t get to the ranch, or want to prepare for your visit? View the video below that provides a brief history of the Empire Ranch and takes you on a guided tour of the Empire Ranch House. Walk the Heritage Discover…

  • The Trip from Los Angeles to Tucson (July 5-13, 1876)
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/the-trip-from-los-angeles-to-tucson-july-5-13-1876/

    …enix. Grant’s Stage Station, Wickenburg, 1874. Image source: Wikipedia July 10, 1876 – Desert Station to Florence Hislop writes: “Breakfasted at Desert Station, 5 a.m., and then started for Phoenix, reaching it at 11:30 a.m., this being the first signs of cultivation we had seen since we left Los Angeles. My poor nose bled again. Left Phoenix at 12:30 p.m. for Florence with only a pair of horses which had to travel 65 miles with only one feed, and…

  • Docent-Led Tour
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/events/monthly-docent-led-tours-2020-06-13/

    …13 Jun Docent-Led Tour 06/13/2020 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Empire Ranch Headquarters Docent-Led Tour of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, 11am-12:00pm. Free, open to all, reservations required by 5 pm the Friday before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Meet at the Visitor Contact Center on the west side of the main Ranch House. Cancelled….