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Jerome AZ- Real Estate and Relocation Information for Jerome, Arizona
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Jerome once had the reputation of being the “Wickedest town in the West.” Brothels and taverns lined Main Street and shoot outs were common occurrences. Up to 20,000 residents lived in Jerome at the peak of the mines production. The mines in and surrounding Jerome produced an amazing amount of copper before a major decline in pricing worldwide eventually lead the mine to be closed.  For many years, Jerome was a ghost town, completely uninhabited except for a few squatters, hippies and hermits. Over the years, artists, craftsman and writers began to move in, until Jerome became the tourist destination that it is today. About 450 people now live in Jerome (Still a ghost town by some standards) and real estate tends to not change hands very often. New construction in Jerome is sparse at best and the locals like it that way. Jerome becomes a boom town during daylight hours. It is a popular stop for tourists for amazing vistas and art galleries. Bikers descend on Jerome on weekend afternoons and line the streets for live afternoon music at The Spirit Room or Paul and Jerry’s and for an awesome ride on the S curves that dominate all roads leading to Jerome. If you are looking for great live entertainment and a whole lot of atmosphere, Jerome is THE place to spend Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The people watching is great too… imagine nice, elderly couples and tourists in Hawaiian shirts and sandals with socks on winding there way through a sea of Harley’s, Biker Dudes and Hippie Chics…. |
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Links to Jerome Arizona Websites
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