Stoffela Store/Railroad Exchange - Yuma, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member leadhiker
N 32° 43.152 W 114° 37.041
11S E 723306 N 3622668
The best preserved 19th century brick building in Yuma.
Waymark Code: WM8VVK
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 12

Inscription:
Stoffela Store/The Railroad Exchange
1899
— National Register of Historic Places —
The best preserved 19th century brick building in Yuma. One of the few structures to survive the flood of 1916. Across the street from the Southern Pacific Roundhouse, it offered groceries, sundries, and a saloon for railroad employees.


Dedicated December 1999, by the City of Yuma
of the preservation of our heritage.

Mayor Marilyn R Young
Council Members
Bobby Brooks – Karen Hill – Louise Renault
Art Everett – Frank Irr – Ema Lea Shoop
Joyce Wilson – City Administrator
Michael Steel – Director of Community Development
Street address:
447 S. Main St
Yuma, AZ
85364


County / Borough / Parish: Yuma

Year listed: 1982

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 06/18/2010 To: 06/18/2010

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 AM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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