This house was built in 1881 of redwood as an overnight rooming facility for Army personnel en-route through Willcox to the area's military outposts - Fort Grant, Fort Thomas and Fort Bowie.
This Picture - Courtesy of Mrs. Mary W. Nordhus
Located facing Stewart Street just behind the Willcox Commercial Company
Store.
The Schwertner residence was originally a reception center for army officers,
later an officer's club.