In 1864, Prescott was designated as the inaugural capital of the Arizona Territory. During that era, the town revolved around the notorious "Whiskey Row," where one could encounter dubious characters and legendary figures of the Wild West, such as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.
Hotel St. Michael has stood as the cornerstone of Prescott’s historic downtown since the late 19th century. With it’s finely wrought woodwork and art-deco stylings, the hotel evokes a time when Arizona stood on the edge of the New American Frontier. Overlooking the Courthouse Plaza and the infamous Whiskey Row, Hotel St. Michael has seen Prescott change and grows over the course of a century, though it stands stalwart, unyielding, as a reminder of the time gone before. It is a familiar landmark to locals and tourists alike, an architectural centerpiece proclaiming the history and heritage of its quaint southwestern surroundings.
