Empire Ranch Foundation

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  • Oral Histories
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/oral-histories/

    …document the history of the Empire Ranch. Interviews are conducted with individuals who lived and/or worked on the Empire Ranch or who have had significant involvement with the Empire Ranch. If you have suggestions for additional interviews, please contact us through email or by phone at 888-364-2829. Following is a list of oral histories that have been completed, categorized by the historical era to which they relate. Click on the name to learn m…

  • Explore Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
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    For all general inquiries about Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA) including group activities, permits or general land use, call Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office, (520) 258-7200, located at 3201 E. Universal Way, Tucson, AZ 85756. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. Information is also provided on the BLM Las Cienegas NCA website. Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA…

  • The Empire Ranch House
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    The Empire Ranch House originated as a simple, flat roof four-room house (Rooms 1-4 and 6), constructed of hand cast adobe blocks between 1871 and 1874. Around 1878 a rear addition to the original Ranch House was added to provide room for staff and business offices (Rooms 9-18). Starting in 1878 the Victorian Addition for the family began to be constructed. It included six rooms constructed of adobe (Rooms 19-23, 29) and a Children’s Addition con…

  • Buildings & Structures
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/empire-ranch-history/buildings-and-structures/

    …ildings and structures. Many of the buildings are open for exploration by visitors. Read about the history of these structures below, with additional detail on the main Empire Ranch House. Click on the map on the left to see a larger version. Empire Ranch House The Empire Ranch House originated as a simple, flat roof four-room house (Rooms 1-4 and 6), constructed of hand cast adobe blocks between 1871 and 1874. Around 1878 a rear addition to the o…

  • Special Recreation Permits
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    Permits are generally not required to visit the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. However, commercial, competitive, and large organized group events require a Special Recreation Permit. Permits are generally required if the group number is over 29, or if the activity needs BLM oversight or will have an impact to public lands and people. Below is the general pre-application interview checklist to use Public Lands (BLM): Are you charging a f…

  • Hours, Map & Directions
    https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/hours-map-directions/

    The Empire Ranch Headquarters is magnificently situated in the high Sonoran Desert and rolling grasslands of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), located just 50 miles southeast of Tucson, and 10 miles north of Sonoita. The Empire Ranch Headquarters buildings and outdoor areas are open daily to visitors from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Contact Center and Gift Shop, located on the west side of the Empire Ranch House, is open mos…

  • History Overview
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    …ts rich history includes successive ownership by two prominent ranching families, two corporations, and finally by the federal government on behalf of the general public. Its history is briefly summarized below by ownership era. Vail Era (1876-1928) The Empire Ranch was originally established in the 1860’s as a homestead ranch of 160 acres with a flat topped four-room adobe ranch house and adjoining adobe-walled corral. In 1876 the ranch was owned…