Globe | What's in a name, Arizona? | FOX 10 Phoenix

Discover Globe! In this episode of "What's in a Name Arizona?" FOX 10's Brian Webb and photojournalist Brian Kae travel to Globe, Arizona, a city rich in mining history and surprising artistic flair. Their journey begins at the Gila County Historical Museum, where director Bob Bigando reveals Globe's origins as a booming silver and copper mining town from the 1870s, highlighting the dangerous work and the vital role of the mine rescue operations. Discover the true story behind the city's unique name, debunking a long-held legend about a globe-shaped silver nugget and instead tracing it to original copper claims.

Next, the duo explores the chilling past of the historic Gila County Jail with tour guide Molly Cornwell, learning how this facility was built to protect prisoners from vigilante justice and hearing the eerie tale of Kingsley Olds’ assassination within its walls. They also delve into the paranormal activity that makes the jail a popular spot for ghost hunters. Finally, uncover Globe's hidden artistic treasures along the Stairizona urban trail, a project that transformed dilapidated stairs and walls into vibrant art installations, breathing new life and color into the historic town.

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