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- Newsletter Articles – Topic Index
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/about/newsletter/article-topic-index/…e Empire 100 Art Show Empire 100, Nov 2015, p. 2 Fifteen Years of Glorious Western Art, May 2015, p. 1 “Empire 100” Western Art Sale Opens March 29, Feb 2015, p. 1 Empire 100 Art Show & Sale Welcomes Art Lovers at Inviting New Venue, Feb 2014, p. 1 Empire 100 Western Art Show Continues Its Successful Tradition, May 2013, p. 2 Empire Art Show Starts Big!, Feb 2013, p. 1 Empire 100–Great Artworks Spur Great Sales, May 2012, p. 3 Empire 100 Show Open…
- Chiricahua Ranches Company Ownership, 1928-1951
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/chiricahua-ranches-company-ownership-1928-1951/…of the old Rail X ranch. At the time Adams purchased the area in the northwest part of the ranch. David Jeffcott of Dragoon acquired another portion, while still another was sold to Rawson Harmon and Roland Keys. The Boice brothers retain their interest in the Empire, the Arivaca and the Eureka ranches.” [Arizona Daily Star, 3/30/1937] After the Rail X sale Henry G. and his family moved to Tucson. Cowboys herding cattle at Arivaca Ranch, 1960s. R…
- Frank & Mary Boice Family Ownership, 1951-1969
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/frank-mary-boice-family-ownership-1951-1969/…orning. [Adele Conover, A First Family – the Boices, 2006] Aerial photo of Western Slope Feeder’s Lot, 1972. Courtesy of The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, CO. Corporate Expansion – 1968 In 1968 Pancho and Bob Boice and their cousin Fred began to expand their business operations when they established Boice & Boice, a cattle-feeding partnership. Boice & Boice bought Western Slope Feeders, Orchard Mesa, Grand Junction, Colorado and formed a sub cha…
- Buildings & Structures
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/buildings-and-structures/…s spanning the bottom chord of the truss to the six-inch deep ledge at the west adobe wall suggests the presence of a partial hay-loft at one point along the west end. It is covered by a steep sloping roof with gable ends. This barn was used for horses. Throughout the life of the barn, many alterations have taken place. An early twentieth century fire caused some damage (pre-1920 based on period photographs), and a new roof and roof framing struct…
- Vail & Gates, 1888-1909
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/vail-gates-1888-1907/…to see how deep the quicksand was. We found it very bad, especially on the west bank where the cattle would land. Finally we found an island near the west bank of the river where the landing was better. The water was not very deep from the island, with a good landing on the other side. We then returned to the Arizona side of the river and found it was impossible to drive the cattle into the river, there as the bank formed a 10-foot perpendicular w…
- Anamax Ownership, 1975-1988
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/anamax-ownership-1975-1988/…operties. Kolbe said the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the agreement were that Seven West would acquire the land from Anamax with the understanding that Seven West subsequently would trade the property and other holdings for bureau land in Maricopa County. Anamax would end up with cash. Seven West would end up with land for development in Maricopa County and the BLM would end up with the ranch land…”[Arizona Daily Star, 3/25/1988] In 2000 the Empire Cienega…
- Boice Family Ranching History, 1859-1928
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/chronology/boice-family-ranching-history-1859-1928/…Cattlelog, May, 1963] Section of 1916 USGS map showing location of Pearce, West Wells, and Light. Frank Boice Moves to Pearce, AZ – 1920 In the early 1920s Frank Boice moved to Pearce, “…where the CCC’s off-reservation operations still centered and began an active part in the management, along with his brother, Henry.” The company headquarters were in the West Wells area, east of Pearce. [Richard Schaus, Hereford Tradition of Arizona’s Boices, 195…
- Volunteer Days
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/2024/01/volunteer-days/…Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters. Please join us on Saturday, August 3, 2024. To volunteer, please submit a Volunteer Opportunities Form, and we will contact you with more details!…
- Volunteer Work Days
https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ranch-events/volunteer-work-days/Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters. Volunteer Work Days for hands-on preservation activities at the ranch are held on the first Saturday of most months, generally between the hours of 8am and 12 noon, followed by lunch. Volunteers work on general upkeep and landscaping of the Empire Ranch Headquarters, and assist with preservation projects. In addition to helping preserve and protect…
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https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/….. Read More » June 11, 2024 Volunteer Days Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters. Please join us on Saturday, August 3, 2024. To volunteer, please submit a Volunteer Opportunities Form, and we will contact you… Read More » January 3, 2024 More News Attend an Event at the Ranch Spring Trail Ride April 5, 2025 National Day of the Cowboy July 27, 2024 Western Movie Nights Cowboy Festival…