The above photo was undated but is probably from the 1930's...or even later. The good looking pavement is a tell tale "giveaway" for the approximate dating of the photo.
The above photo is purportedly from the early 1920's.
A classic piece of the twisty-turny State Route 89A heading north into Jerome. This road provides an ongoing thrill and challenge to countless drivers from around the world.
Although you can't see any portion of US89A in this photo, there's no doubt that this sign was perched (probably) precariously beside the guardrail. Chances are very good that Jerome had the lowest speed limit of any portion of US 89 from Mexico to Canada! It's fairly easy to date this photo as being prior to 1953. How so? Well, look over the left side of the Douglas Mansion and note the smoke pouring fro the Clarkdale smelter. That operation closed in 1953.
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