
Arizona Cooperative Mercantile Institution - Springerville, AZ
N 34° 07.965 W 109° 17.005
12S E 658284 N 3778204
This marker stands alongside Main Street in front of the Arizona Cooperative Mercantile Institution.
Waymark Code: WM16AM5
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2022
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This building is made of adobe brick with a cast iron front. It was built as a part of the Mormon cooperative store system which brought mass produced goods to rural communities.
The marker reads,
"Historic Driving Tour
Arizona Cooperative Mercantile Institution
Built of adobe in 1901 with a cast-
iron front shipped from St. Louis, the
ACMI was a branch of the Mormon
cooperative store system for 17 yrs.
It later served the community as a
saloon, variety store & furniture
emporium."
The marker was placed by the Round Valley Positive Action Tourism Committee and the Springerville - Eager Chamber of Commerce in 2002
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