The Palace is the centerpiece of Whiskey Row in Prescott. There are a handful of other saloons along "the Row" but the Palace is the place for tourists and locals alike. It's been up and down over the years. Back in 1900 there was a fire that burned down pretty much the entire block. Patrons of the Palace managed to carry the back bar across the street to the Courthouse Square where drinks continued to be served. Later when the saloon was rebuilt the bar went back where it belonged. It originally came to the Palace in the 1880's.
Among the legendary names of former patrons are Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp, Morgan Earp and Doc Holliday, all of whom visited or lived in Prescott before moving on to Tombstone, Arizona.
In present years the Palace has been restored to the grandeur of days
gone by. But the Old West lives on. Here are a couple of local characters I sat next to at the bar.
If you ever visit Prescott, Arizona, you have to stop in at the Palace. I'll meet you there for a cold one.
