Visiting Historic Lowell, Arizona

Lowell, Arizona was incorporated into the city of Bisbee in the early 1900s, and most of the town was destroyed when the Lavender Pit Mine was expanded in the 1950s. Luckily, a small section of Erie Street remains, and that section looks like it came right out of the 1950s. Maintained by the Lowell Americana Project, Erie Street is a fantastic stop on Highway 80 in Arizona. The street is filled with recreated storefronts and classic cars. And if you happen to be there when no other people are around, it is a lot like being in a 1950s sci-fi movie where the rest of the people on earth have disappeared. Lowell is a great place to stop while traveling Highway 80 through Arizona or visiting Bisbee.

[IndridCool]

Another cool and interesting video. My family lived in Bisbee in the mid fifties. My youngest brother was born at the Copper Queen Hospital in the summer of 1957. We used to travel from Tucson to San Diego on old Highway 80 before the days of I-8. I love your videos! Thanks!

[OpieDogie]

My grandfather lived in Lowel in the teens of the 20th century. He worked at the Copper Queen. I have been down there many times and always enjoy the great treasures in the area. Great vids keep em coming

[michaelfisher]

I was born in Bisbee and lived my first seven years there. Went back frequently to visit grandparents until their deaths. Have a few cousins still left there. But most of my extended family now resides in Evergreen cemetery. Thanks for the visit to Lowell!

[rangerrick]

We’ve had meals several times at the Bisbee Breakfast Club. Great food reasonable prices. Viewing the pit is amazing. The whole Bisbee area is well worth the trip.

[tagon]

Truly enjoy your videos! You're doing a great job finding and sharing these gems with everyone. Also, your voice-over and filming is on point as well! Excited to follow!

[Corgis]

Would love to step back into the 1950's.

[davidelack]

There is a Bisbee Breakfast club a couple miles from my home in Mesa also. Same owner .Guadalupe and Dobson Rds SE corner. great food

[AlPence]

Bisbee was my first rsidnce in AZ back in 1865. My grandad used to take me to the hardware store/lumberyard on Erie street.

[chuniquepaceno]

I've been to Bisbee a couple of times but wasn't aware of this little jewel, thanks, Steve...love your work. I have a particular soft spot for Highway 80 as it's the roadway that my family took most of the way from Florida to Tucson, AZ in 1963...though it branches off before we would have passed Bisbee, so no old memories from this portion of it.

[JH_]

Visited Lowell and Bisbee last week and had a great time, stayed at the Bisbee Grand Hotel and left with some great stories. Only this morning did I realize that you had done a video on Lowell and I had already watched it but forgotten! Great video Steve!

Brilliant video. Thanks a lot for sharing it. I've lived in AZ for over 20 years but have never visited Lowell or Bisbee.

[jjarm]

Your site having just recently found me, and after checking out several of your offerings I can honestly say that this has been awesome! You personally have great cadence, a very easy listening voice, and the subject matter is extremely interesting. Even the subtle undercurrent music is spot on with your what do I know!? I spent a few years living in the San Diego and Lake Havasu City areas a couple decades ago so there is some connection. Very well done and keep it coming 😄

[lorenzell]

The Bisbee breakfast club is excellent and restored inside too. Don't skip. Bisbee copper mine tour is cool also, especially on a hot day.

[michaelberger]

They should turn this place into a state park. Put exhibits inside the buildings and allow people to do their own self-guided tours. They could have living history docents, a gift shop and perhaps a couple of watering holes. A picnic area at the lavender rim with viewing points and Interpretive signage. Hiking trails too.

[mercedithcompala]

These trips of yours are great..
Thanks again ❤

[robbergstrom]

Stopping at several stops you recommended on Route 66, Gila Bend, and Lowell this holiday. Thanks for the great guides and Happy Holidays.

[johnnyfreedom]

My parents started their married life in one of those old trailers! Drove all over the country with that thing. We copied that route once us kids came along! Now even their great-grandchildren love camping!

[MoonShine-on]

Love the Larry David reference. What a legend lol. Great video!

[sorrowfulsatchel]

I first heard about this place in episode one of the motortrend show Roadkill, glad to see that they’re still around and that they haven’t given themselves up to the mining company!

[beowoofthemoviestar]

Very enjoyable glimpse into the past with excellent commentary and narrative voice.