Historic Preservation in Action
Since 1949, the Tombstone Restoration Commission has completed over 75 restoration and preservation projects. Our work spans commercial buildings, residential structures, public spaces, and cultural landmarks.
Bird Cage Theatre
Comprehensive restoration of the iconic Bird Cage Theatre's façade and interior woodwork, preserving one of Tombstone's most notorious establishments. This project involved meticulous historical research to ensure accuracy in all restoration elements.
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O.K. Corral
Structural reinforcement and historically accurate restoration of the O.K. Corral site, including period-appropriate fencing, signage, and interpretive elements to help visitors understand this iconic location's significance.
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Allen Street Boardwalks
Complete replacement and restoration of the wooden boardwalks along Allen Street, using traditional construction methods and materials. This project included accessibility improvements while maintaining historical authenticity.
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Tombstone Courthouse
Exterior restoration of the historic Tombstone Courthouse, including masonry repair, window replacement, and roof restructuring. This Victorian-style building now serves as a museum showcasing Tombstone's rich history.
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Crystal Palace Saloon
Interior and exterior restoration of the historic Crystal Palace Saloon, including original bar reconstruction, flooring replacement, and facade rehabilitation to match the building's 1880s appearance.
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Tombstone Epitaph Building
Complete restoration of the Tombstone Epitaph newspaper building, including press room rehabilitation and installation of period-appropriate printing equipment to create an interactive museum experience.
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Schieffelin Hall Renovation
Comprehensive renovation of Tombstone's historic opera house and community center, including stage restoration, seating rehabilitation, and acoustic improvements to return this venue to its former glory.
Boothill Cemetery
Preservation of Tombstone's historic Boothill Cemetery, including grave marker restoration, pathway improvements, and development of a digital database to document the cemetery's historical significance.
Wells Fargo Office
Restoration of the historic Wells Fargo office building, including façade repair, interior rehabilitation, and creation of an interactive exhibit showcasing the role of Wells Fargo in frontier Arizona.
Stagecoach Transportation Museum
Development of a new transportation museum featuring restored stagecoaches, wagons, and other period vehicles, highlighting Tombstone's role as a transportation hub in the American Southwest.
Miner's Hotel
Complete restoration of the deteriorating Miner's Hotel building, transforming it into a living history exhibit with period rooms showing how miners and travelers stayed in 1880s Tombstone.
Miner's Exchange Building
Rehabilitation of the Miner's Exchange Building, a former financial hub for Tombstone's mining industry. Plans include a mining history exhibit and restoration of the original bank vault.
