Connie Schlosser interview - February 20, 2020
In this interview, long-time Huachuca City resident Connie Schlosser talks about her time in Huachuca City. She talks about how her family came here, her children, local businesses, and her time teaching at Huachuca City School.
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North Gate, 1951
This is the North Gate of Fort Huachuca circa 1951, just before re-opening.
Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 during the Indian Wars. During World War II, the post housed over 30,000 troops. At war's end, the fort was declared surplus and transferred to the state of Arizona. It was then reactivated during the Korean War. A new era at the fort began in 1954 when control passed to the chief signal officer. It's importance grew from that point as it focused on strategic communications and intelligence.
The fort plays an important part in the history of Huachuca City because of its close proximity to the town and the fact that many of its past and present residents were connected to the fort in some capacity.
North Gate, 1957
This is the North Gate of Fort Huachuca circa 1957, after the reopening.
Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 during the Indian Wars. During World War II, the post housed over 30,000 troops. At war's end, the fort was declared surplus and transferred to the state of Arizona. It was then reactivated during the Korean War. A new era at the fort began in 1954 when control passed to the chief signal officer. It's importance grew from that point as it focused on strategic communications and intelligence.
The fort plays an important part in the history of Huachuca City because of its close proximity to the town and the fact that many of its past and present residents were connected to the fort in some capacity.
North Gate, 1964
This is an aerial photograph of North Gate area of Fort Huachuca and Huachuca City, circa 1964.
This former entrance to Fort Huachuca is now closed down.
Fort Huachuca historical monument
This historical monument located on the west side of Highway 90 commemorates Fort Huachuca. It was erected in 1957 by the Arizona Society Daughters of American Revolution.
Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 during the Indian Wars. The fort plays an important part in the history of Huachuca City because of its close proximity to the town and the fact that many of its past and present residents were connected to the fort in some capacity.
Fort Huachuca historical monument
This historical monument located on the west side of Highway 90 commemorates Fort Huachuca. It was erected in 1957 by the Arizona Society Daughters of American Revolution.
Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 during the Indian Wars. The fort plays an important part in the history of Huachuca City because of its close proximity to the town and the fact that many of its past and present residents were connected to the fort in some capacity.
Hunt Road houses
This is a property owned by the late George Nerhan at Hunt Road and Skyline.
These buildings were originally bought as salvage from Fort Huachuca from Apache Flats and relocated here. The houses were already on the property when Nerhan purchased it. He had intended to make them into low income housing, but those plans did not materialize. Currently, they are used a storage.
Nerhan lived in Huachuca City for more than 40 years, owning many properties and businesses there. While some considered the collections of cars and other salvage items he stored on these properties to be eyesores and code violations, Nerhan himself felt that they were legal and not a negative to the community.
Nerhan was mayor from 2001-2009 and served for 12 years on the Town Planning & Zoning Board. His contributions to the community were many, including bringing the pool, improving the ballparks, and getting funding for new sewer lines.
Johann Wallace interview - June 10, 2020
This is an interview with Johann Wallace, mayor of Huachuca City from 2018 through the time of this video in 2020. Wallace talks about growing up in Huachuca City, his time as mayor, the relationship between council and mayor, and what makes Huachuca City special to him.
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Bill Stein interview - June 24, 2020
In this interview, former Huachuca City council member Bill Stein talks about how he came to Huachuca City and his time on the city council from 1994-2000. He also talks about the many recalls of council members and mayors, his memories of mayors George Nerhan, Carole Vaughn, and Annie Glee, the recycling center and landfill, the Industrial Development Authority, and what makes Huachuca City special to him.
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Mudder, Bailey, and Upchurch interview - July 9, 2020
This is an interview with Sharon Sulger Upchurch, Brenda Phillips Bailey, and Jane Castleberry Mudder, who grew up as childhood friends in Huachuca City in the 1960s and have remained friends since then. In the interview, they talk about their families, growing up in Huachuca City, early businesses there, going to school in Tombstone, different people they remember, and Sierra Vista (Fry) in the 1950s and 60s.
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Sharon Sulger Upchurch interview - July 9, 2020
This is an interview with Sharon Sulger Upchurch. Upchurch’s father, Dave Sulger, was the first mayor of Huachuca City, and her mother, Elaine (Costello) Sulger was the town’s first postmistress. In this interview, Upchurch talks about how her grandparents came to this area, her early memories of her parents, and early memories of the town.
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