Pythian Castle Building In Bisbee Arizona

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Pythian Castle (Knights of Pythias Castle) Location: 4 High St., Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona Built: 1907–08 by Pythian Lodge members; local masons Original use: Lodge hall; upper floors for lodge rooms/social space Structure: Four-story brick-and-stone masonry corner building Style: Eclectic—Romanesque and late Victorian, fortress-like Significance: Example of early-20th-century fraternal buildings from Bisbee’s mining boom; in Bisbee Historic District (on National Register) Later use: Commercial spaces, offices, occasional lodging; subject of preservation efforts Features: Thick masonry, arched windows/doors, decorative brickwork, preserved interior lodge details Condition/access: Preserved but requires periodic restoration; exterior viewable from public streets; interior access varies Context: In compact, walkable former mining town with nearby historic sites; elevation ~5,500 ft—cooler weather; limited downtown parking during events Photo tips: Shoot early morning or late afternoon; include streetscape for scale