The building housing the Historic Seligman Sundries has been a part of the Seligman landscape since 1904. Throughout time, the building has served as a theater, dance hall and a social center in addition to functioning as a trading post and soda fountain. The building’s large size (approximately 2,300 square feet) made it a natural for high school graduations during Seligman’s early days. Another historical tidbit, during the 1920’s cowboy celebrity Tom Mix made an appearance with his horse. Rumor has it that the visit wasn't just to the building – Mix reportedly rode into the building.
In fact, the building is one of the oldest commercial structures in town. Additionally, the building bears the distinction of being on the National Register of Historic Places. Throughout the years, the building has housed Ted's Fountain & Trading Post as well as the Seligman Sundries. Ted's was known as the best place in town for malts. The Seligman Sundries, at one time, could boast of having the only telephone in town.
History
Established 1904