Mining - Past and Present
The wealth just under our feet shaped the history of the area. Copper and silver made towns like Bisbee and Tombstone western legends. The world's largest gem and mineral show is held in Tucson. And mining is a major portion of the economy of the area and the state.
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Copper mining in the late 1800s put this town on the map—and this is where you’ll find real Bisbee turquoise. Bisbee is one of the best-preserved turn-of-the-century towns in the United States—its architecture has changed little since the early 1900s. The historic buildings now house art galleries, antique shops, and restaurants. The Bisbee Trolley and walking tours from the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce take you past old brick buildings lining narrow, winding streets—patterned much like old San Francisco. |
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America’s first rural Smithsonian Institution affiliate exhibits “Bisbee: The Urban Outpost on the Frontier,” outlining the area’s rich mining history and displaying many of the minerals found in the region. |
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