The town was built by local carpenters
who erected more than 40 buildings in about a month and a half.
More than 350,000 adobe bricks were created from the desert dirt
to make buildings. Many of these survive to this day.

Many movies- and TV shows- were filmed either entirely or in part
at Old Tucson. We love to watch those movies and look for familiar
buildings or landmarks. For the filming of a number of these movies
new buildings were erected adding to the size of the town.
In 1995 Old Tucson had a devastating fire which damaged most of
the property severely. It is in the process of being rebuilt
and is still a fun place to visit.

You'll be treated to live action gunfights in the streets of the town.
You can take trail rides and stagecoach rides.
Everything is included in the price of admission.

The pictures I'm starting with were taken before the fire.
This is the entrance to Old Tucson.

If you've seen the movie "Three Amigos"
you'll recognize the white building
as the church in the movie.

Lots of Actors and Stuntmen give "Old Tucson"
the feel of a real Western Town.

The highlight of any visit
is one of the gunfights on Main Street.

Do you rtemember this TV Show?.

Some of the adobe buildings
are beautifully preserved.

High Noon on Main Street.

Many shows are put on by actors
in different areas of the Park.

"Stick 'em up!" Oma with two new friends.

The previous pictures were taken before the fire at Old Tucson.

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The following pictures are from a visit in April, 2000.

The church today.
I wonder which movie it was changed for?

This is a replica of the first
adobe school house built in the Tucson area.

The price of admission to Old Tucson includes
admittance to a narrow gauge train ride
and a variety of other attractions.

We were delighted to be able to view
the inside of a tepee.

It looks very neat and tidy.

The Marshall of Old Tucson
keeps a close watch on his domain.

Everything is ready for the next Cattle Rustler.

The Coffin Maker's Shop

The town Blacksmith plied his trade here.

Brewery and Bar

I'm sure you have seen this famous Locomotive in many films.
It was damaged heavily in the 1995 fire-
but was restored beautifully
and no traces of its damage remain.
The latest movie it was featured in was
"Wild Wild West"
starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline.

Our family calls this "The Mountain".

We try to find it in all the movies
and shows filmed at Old Tucson.

Try to find it in the next Western that you watch.

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