Center of the World

A pyramid in the desert. What's unusual about that?

This pyramid marks a spot that local resident and founder of the town of Felicity (named after his wife) Jacques-Andre Istel has proclaimed to be the Center of the World. He even wrote a book about the spot, and convinced the county to declare the spot to be the center of the world.

Stairway to Nowhere

This section of spiral staircase salvaged from the Eiffel Tower now stands in the Sonoran desert.

Hell Hole

Yuma Territorial Prison

Surf Yuma?

Café abre mis ojos

Carnitas El Taste

Prison Hill

Prison Hill Brewing

Prison Hill Brewing makes a great spot for a working happy hour.

Greetings from Yuma

Bridge To Nowhere

The Henry Harrison McPhaul suspension bridge was built in 1929 to carry U.S. Route 95 over the Gila River. The bridge was closed in 1968 when it was deemed unsuitable for modern highway traffic and the river was rerouted.

Antelope Hill Railroad Bridge

Antelope Hill railroad bridge.
Built in 1914-15.
Damaged by flooding in 1916.
Partially rebuilt 1917-18.