Interior Exhibits1. Living Room - Entrance2. Billiard Room - Douglas Family Exhibit3. Dining Room - Panoramic Photos4. Library5. Bedroom - Mineral Room6. Master Bedroom - Video Room7. Bedroom - Mine Model8. Bathroom - Old-timers Exhibit9. Servants Quarters - Jerome History10. Kitchen - Jerome History11. Service Porch12. Pantry/Trunk Room - Restrooms13. Entry Hall - Offi ce14. Carriage House

Exterior Exhibits15. Stamp Mill, crushers Exhibit16. Panel Displays & Mining Cars17. Headframe, mining Exhibit

2nd Floor18. 3 Guest Bedrooms: Mining Exhibits19. Bathroom

Mansions Facts:• Designed by Phoenix architects Lescher & Kibbey• Built in 1916 at a cost of $150,000• 8,700 square feet• Walls built of adobe were made on site, and thought to be the largest adobe structure in the country.• All the materials came from Arizona• Innovations included electricity, concrete fl oors, and central vacuum.• The house was put up for sale in the 1960s for a price of $10,000• The Douglas family donated the building to Arizona State Parks in 1962.

Jerome State Historic Park100 Douglas Rd.Jerome, AZ 86331(928) 634-5381

up the mountain to Jerome is magnifi cently scenic and from the town’s precarious perch on the steep slopes of Cleopatra Hill, there are panoramic views across the valley.

Fires and mining’s booms and busts le� behind a variety of interesting buildings, today fi lled with quirky and unusual shops and galleries. Today you can buy kaleidoscopes, art glass, paintings, jewelry, pottery, minerals and many other things as you walk through the historic downtown area. Starvation won’t be a problem either as Jerome has a number of top-notch restaurants to ease the hunger pains. You can stop for ice cream, sandwiches or get an elegant meal. If you would like to enjoy Jerome’s nighttime charms there are several historic hotels and bed and breakfasts in town.

Area AttractionsJerome has had its ups and downs over time, from a population booming at 15,000 to a small thriving community of 500. The drive

100 Douglas Rd.Jerome, AZ 86331

(928) 634-5381

Jerome State Historic Park reveals the story of the city of Jerome while preserving the historic Douglas Mansion. This former home is now a museum devoted to history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The museum features exhibits of photographs, artifacts, 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 off ering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley. Take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch at the park’s outdoor picnic area.

The Douglas Mansion has been a 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 offi cials 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.

Park Rules

• No food or drink in the museum.• Keep pets on a leash.• No pets allowed inside museum.• Damaging or removing rocks, vegetation

or public property is prohibited.

Jerome’s History

Jerome’s modern history began in 1876 when three prospectors staked claims on rich copper deposits. They sold out to a group which formed the United Verde Copper Company in 1883. The resultant mining camp of board and canvas shacks was named in honor of Eugene Jerome, the ventures principal backer. Hopes for the enterprise ran high, but the costs of operating, especially for transportation, outstripped profi ts, and the company folded in less than two years.

It took the vision and vast fi nancial resources of a new owner, William A. Clark, to bring in a narrow gauge railroad and reduce freight costs. By the early 20th century, the United Verde was the largest producing copper mine in the Arizona Territory. Jerome was becoming a frame and brick town, and could boast two churches, an opera house, a school and several civic buildings.

In 1912, James S. Douglas purchased and began development of the Little Daisy Mine. By 1916, Jerome had two bonanza mines. Copper production peaked in 1929, but the Depression and low grade ore deposits reversed the fortunes of the town. The Little Daisy shut down in 1938. Phelps Dodge took over the United Verde in 1935, but loss of profi ts brought the operation and Jerome’s mining days to an end in 1953.

Online Information & Hours

Learn more about the park and sign up for the monthly Parks Newsletter at: azstateparks.com/Jerome

You may also check current park hours and days of operation at the website.

JeromeSHP

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ExhibitsIn the park theatre, watch a 28 minute video on the history of Jerome mining. Exhibits include a 3D model of the Jerome mines; there were about 100 miles of mining tunnels beneath the city. You may also enjoy the mineral exhibits and panoramic photographs from the early 1900s. On the grounds outside you can see a collection of 1900s ore cars, Dr. Douglas’ buggy inside the Carriage House, and more.

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