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The Historic Basque Handball Court

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Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff
Historic Basque handball court (cancha) built in 1926 by Jesus Garcia, a Spaniard who migrated to Flagstaff in 1912. He owned and operated the adjacent Tourist Home. The Basque would reportedly herd sheep, drink, chase women, or play their beloved pelota games (hard sheep skin ball). The Basque migrated westward in the late 1800s following the railways. The 40 foot high sandstone court is one of a reported 14 remaining in America, and is the only one left standing in Arizona.

(Notable Buildings • Notable Persons) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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