For your consideration this lot features the 1881 Tombstone Arizona Crystal Palace Saloon Liquor License. Provenance: Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, Tombstone, Arizona. The Crystal Palace Saloon in Tombstone, Arizona, originally the Golden Eagle Brewery, opened in 1879, burned down in 1882, and was rebuilt and reopened as the Crystal Palace Saloon, becoming a central social hub for miners and cowboys during the silver boom. The saloon became a popular gathering place for both lawmen and outlaws, known for its lavish decor and vibrant atmosphere. Virgil Earp's office was on the second floor. The Earp brothers - Wyatt, Virgil, and James - arrived in Tombstone in December 1879. The liquor license dated 1881, is signed by the collector of the 3rd District of Arizona Territory in Prescott, Arizona Territory. Tombstone is historically known as the site of the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881 which pitted lawmen brothers Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan Earp, as well as Doc Holliday against brothers Ike and BIlly Clanton, Billy Claiborne, and brothers Tom and Frank McLaury, all of whom were members of the outlaw gang The Cochise County Cowboys. Tombstone Western Heritage Museum label attached, "1881 LIQUOR LICENSE for the CRYSTAL PALACE SALOON", museum code, "D-23". The license has cutouts similar to those made by a ticket punch tool. License is in good overall condition, age tanning consistent with use and age. License is mounted in a clear protective sleeve. Sleeve measures 8.75"W x 11.25"L, weight U6.