Living In Jerome
Posted by Allen Muma at 9/1/2006 4:37 PM and is filed under uncategorized 
Living in Jerome the past eight years has been an adventure in the dynamics of human interaction. I have viewed a never ending parade of unusual personalities come and go from this community on the side of the hill. While I am never at a loss for the reasons one would move here, I am always suprised at the diversity of people who do. I myself moved here for a combination of the history of the town, the climate here at 5,300 ft and the views that I have from my front porch. Jerome is a community like no other I have found in my travels throughout the USA. I love it!
We visited Sedona & Jerome last year & had a nice time. Sedona is what it is, but we enjoyed a side-trip to Jerome and visited with the lady, formerly from Los Angeles area, who owns/operates the Twin Star. I have a Twin Star shirt on now. We would like to retire in northern AZ area or Tahoe areas. Flagstaff, Scottsdale area is appealing. I will need to research Cottonwood., as it seems just like another Victorville or Barstow, CA. Dan in Apple Valley, CA
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We bought property last year in Ash Fork, which is just West of Williams. We bought the first 4 acres and then went back and bought another 3. In the Kaibab Estates. Our property backs up to the Kaibab National Forest!! It's fabulous!!! Can't wait to move out there when we retire in 4 years. As a matter of fact we're going in December to see what the weather is like then. We're trying to do all the seasons before we actually move out there. But I have a feeling we'll be VERY happy!!
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We are looking for lots to buy for investment and/or future retirement. Can you provide any details? Can you recommend a local Realtor? The lots will be for my daughter with very limited means. Price is very important. Please respond to zippertom@comcast.net
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We live in Northern AZ and visit Jerome about every other month. When we have visitors who have never been to Jerome, we love to bring them there for lunch and a little shopping. They are always stunned by the beautiful views, and rich history. It is truly a unique city that we choose to visit regularly. The annual Ghost Walk in October is an event that shouldn't be missed. We have made it a tradition for our family.
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I would like to get in touch with my cousin who has lived in Jerome for many, many, many years......Bill McFadden.
Dani Lawless-Thrapp (Trucks96@aol.com) or (610) 791-5183 or (610) 417-2900
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Hi never been to Jerome was thinking about coming for a while on 11-17-06 any good restaurants for breakfast and what are the must sees for those that have never been?...
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The Flatiron for breakfast, Belgian Jennie's or Haunted Hamgurger for dinner.
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I, too have always been throttled by my previous dozen or so visits. My son bears "Jerome" as his middle name due to my many varied and wonderful experiences in your town. See you this weekend!
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We vistited Jerome this past weekend and brought in the New Year at The Spirit Room. Met some wonderful people there (Keebler and Chris) who made us feel right at home and loved all of the shops, restaurants, and historical places as well. We will be going back, without a doubt. Everyone should experience Jerome. There's no other place like it !!
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Hi - Would anyone know of a "place" that one could "dig" for some kind of stone ( such as turquoise) as an individual? My sister and I are looking for a little fun adventure, not a business.
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I love, love Jerome. It's addicting. I was there last March during the snow. I never felt so close to Heaven. The view is breathtaking, no matter which direction you are looking. I am coming back this year and bringing my four kiddos. Anyone know of a SOLID place I can build a retirement home there?
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Hi 2 all in Jerome.
Have any of you seen the woman that broke my heart (and still owns it )
her name is Deborah NOT deb or debbie.
Tell her i still love her.
Im the guy without the tattoo she promised me.
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Hi,
Are there public schools in or near Jermone? I am a teacher from Minnesota and I'm considering moving to Phoenix and possibly the Jerome area.
Thanks,
Scott
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Where you successful in your search?
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Like to join your blooger page.
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If you want to live "where the deer and the antelope play" then Ashfork is the place for you.
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I remember traveling thru Jerome on trips to Oklahoma. I was last there in 1959. Remember David the old miner that had several burros for picture taking. I also remember the old print shop with all of the old hot metal printing equipment of a bygone era. I would like to return for a visit and possibly ride a mule. I also have a large collection of antique wood printing type that I would like to sell or possibly donate to the City of Jerome. Feel free to contact me via e-mail at: daitken47@yahoo.com
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My wife Cheryl and I along with our friends Bill and Melvina Culbreath of Atlanta, Georgia visited Jerome by accident on 4/25/2007 and ended up spending the day. The folks are warm and friendly and we all agreed Jerome was our favorite town in Arizona. We especially enjoyed visiting Tracy & Nancy Weisel at Raku Gallery, Rosemarie at Spirit Art Gallery and lunching at the Asylum. I suspect Jerome will lose its ghost town status in the near future. We hope to be back in the near future.
Rudyard & Cheryl Caddle
Cambria Heights, New York
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A friend of mine I grew up with in Phoenix moved to Jerome in 1974 with his parents to open a restaurant well it's now called the Jerome Palace.I don't remember what they named it back then..But I went to his wedding which was in the park next to the restaurant.A lot of Hippies in those days and dogs too.I slept in a lower bungalow below the out door patio which exists now.My wife and I drove up there a few years ago and stayed at the Grand Hotel and took the train ride in Clarkdale,it was a package deal..Last time I was Jerome in 1974 the hotel didn't exist it was an old abandon building.Bob Dylan was right The Times They Are A Changing. Lyle
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I was a 17 yr old runaway living in Jerome in early 1974.I stayed with an incredibly kind man who operated a healthfood store and crafted jewelry.I often wonder what happened to him.Does anyone there know if he still resides there.I believe his nickname may have been "Ernie" or something similar.the nickname was based on some obscure little film he and his friend made concerning capturing the states on a cross country oddysey.I would like to thank him for his incredible kindness to me.cburt580@yahoo.com
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I went to a restaurant on Sunday around 5:00 PM this restaurant was just down the street from the ice-cream pallor, maybe three doors or so down, they serve an excellent quiche.
I lost the business card and would like to know the name of that restaurant; they have a huge 8’ mirror that looks like it is falling. Could anyone get me that name?
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You are speaking of the Red Rooster a great little restaurant.
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Can you ask Randy R. to email
me? my river runner friend
and I have lost connection.
I was there in 2005 and
loved my short visit.
I moved from Flagstaff to Calif
in 1991 and have settled
in SLO San Luis Obispo ca
Randy and I lived as neighbors
in Flagstaff. in mid 80's
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Jerome is like no other place you will ever visit. The location, view, history are all incredible. Just be mindful of your speed when entering the town...the police are very "active" when it comes to writting tickets! I know.....I encountered "Barney Fife" when I was stopped.
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love jerome plan on moving there in a year cant wait see you soon mary
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I have a dear friend who has years of experience as a jewelry designer, and has worked in many capacities in and around that industry. Unfortunately, she lives in a part of the country where the economy is depressed. That, along with a robbery that cleaned out her (unfortunately uninsured) studio, has left her for some years firmly in the category of "starving artist."
I have spoken to her highly of Arizona, and my sense that the opportunities here are much better, but I am not a member of the artistic community and don't really know how. I am hoping that perhaps someone reading this blog might be willing to talk to me and/or her a bit about what life is like (not only in Jerome), and what opportunities for employment might exist in the area.
She is a lovely, delightful woman who brings light to any room that she enters. Your thoughts would be greatly and sincerely appreciated.
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I lived in Jerome in 1981, at the Central Hotel, where my son was born.
He was delivered by Ivy, the midwife there at the time. I would like to reconnect with her and say hello..
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I was in Jerone two weeks ago and came across a shop with tea cups that had leopard/animal print on out side of cups and each cup had an earth tone color in them. I am looking to order from shop keeper. They were $ 20.00 for each cup and saucer. Can some one help me out?
Regards,
Lisa Krause-Gray
Thunder Bay ON
Canada
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Regarding Jerome around 1890's.
My grandfather worked on the construction of the Catholic Church in Prescott and Jerome - or so the story goes.
Is there a catholic Church in Jerome? If so where could I find some history about it.
Thanks, Tony
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Yes there is a Catholic Church in Jerome
I was baptized in it in 1932 it has since
been rebuilt and restored when I last
visited in 1989 Most of the history is
now I believe in Phoenix where I had to
apply for a duplicate baptism certificate
good luck in your search
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Im from Chicago and moved to Phoenix about 8mos.ago when I visited Phoenix for the first time I herd of this town called Jerome and knew I had to go. When I got there I fell in love with everything there. I've been there already about 6 times and everone that comes to visit me I make sure I take them to Jerome. I would someday love to move there. I just can't get enough of this place I highly recomend anyone that comes to Az. to go to this wonderful town!!
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I was born in Jerome in 1932 would like
to correspond with anyone who went to school there my class of 1951 was the last to graduate from Jerome High before
moving to Clarkdale I moved to Los
Angeles in 1945 but still remember the
good times I had as a child there
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i am in tn., and in tears because my hubby and son are in jerome at this second, taking pics of where i trod as a child. i have always dreamed of being with them on their first look at jerome, but a fluke has them there without me. i lived there, on the hogback, in a house that wasnt strong enough to hold a piano, across the street from.. well maybe i shouldnt say their names, but a well to do family that owned a grocery store in cottonwood. my mom tried to run a very small flower shop on the hogback. this was from about 1959 -1964. my father taught at the mingus high school. my 4 brothers went to muhs. (i know there is a blog for that high school). i know my son and hubby are now taking dozens of pics of fabulous jerome, as i sit here typing, reliving the memories..... and... there is no reason why, i can not return with them, and really, SHOULD HAVE BY NOW! thanks for reading this.....
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Just returned from Jerome. My Mother and her 2 brothers lived there from 1917 to 1953. There last names were Isais or Ysais the spelling of the last name could have been either way. They've all passed away now and I'm looking for history on small mine owners or family members that lived in Jerome in the early 1920's.
Anyone looking for Baptism
information that were Baptized at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jerome can find the Baptismal records in Cottonwood at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church off Hwy 89A. It's currently using a temporary building the address is 700 North Bill Gray Road, Cottonwood
Hope this help.
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I was born in Jerome Arizona in 1940 and lived there until the end of WWII than we moved to Fresno, CA. I had many relatives and associates there and can still remember many adventures and other stories that I heard from my parents, uncles, cousins, and other relationships. Would like to hear from other Jerome natives and share experiences and memories. Thank you.
Roy Jimenez rjime532@aol.com (San Jose, CA)
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