The
Douglas Mansion
The
Douglas Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
has been an eye-catching landmark in Jerome since 1916, when
James S. Douglas built it on
the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine.
Douglas designed
the house as a hotel for mining officials and investors as well as
for his own family. It featured a wine cellar, billiard room, marble
shower, steam heat, and, much ahead of its time, a central vacuum
system. Douglas was most proud of the fact that the house was
constructed of adobe bricks that were made on the site.
He
also built the Little Daisy Hotel near the mine as a dormitory for
the miners. The concrete structure still stands.
This former
home is now a museum operated by the Arizona State Parks and is
devoted to history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The
museum features exhibits of photographs, artefacts, and minerals in
addition to a video presentation and a 3-D model of the town with
its underground mines. One room, the Douglas library, is restored as
a period room. There are more displays outside along with a picnic
area offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley.
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gratefully accepted
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2014 Clan Douglas Gathering
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Consideration is being given to holding a Clan Douglas
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