FORT APACHE HISTORIC PARK
Commanding Officer's Quarters
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Circa 1893
 History: The present building
was constructed in 1892--93 to replace the 1874 story-and-a-half, frame
building that burned in 1891. The 1874 frame structure was located on the same
site as the present building and served as C.O.'s quarters from 1874 until
1891.
Historic photographs show evidence that a lookout tower was
originally located on the roof of the present structure. The tower was used for
meteorological observations which the Signal Officer was required to record and
telegraph to Department Headquarters each day.
As Commanding Officer's quarters, this residence hosted many
visiting dignitaries and distinguished guests who visited the fort. Among these
visitors was Theodore Roosevelt, who is said to have been a guest in this house
on his visits to Fort Apache.
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