Post by Shane Lawson on Mar 13, 2008 11:39:42 GMT -5
Lost Haven, Arizona
The story of Lost Haven is relatively simple and definitely short, founded in 1877 shortly after the discovery of rich silver veins the small tent city rapidly grew into a small town as people flocked to the area in hopes of striking it rich. One of the original mines was founded by the Excelsior Mining Company within what would become the city limits but many more mines have been founded within the hills and mountains surrounding the town. Within a few years the town had transformed from a tent city into one of modest sophistication sporting dozens of saloons, hotels, brothels and a line up of storefronts on mainstream. The Town itself is located some 57 miles South-East of Phoenix deep within a mountain valley, on the southside of Queen-creek. The town has a population of around 6,000 people living within the city, with many also living outside the boundaries of the town. The town also sports a diverse population with a strong Chinese and Mexican Quarter, residents from the east coast, midwest and beyond. However crime itself is quite a problem, and Lost Haven has a bit of a reputation for lawlessness. Despite the size of the town, it is only supported by daily stage coaches and the telegraph with a growing movement to try and bring some form of the railroad here. Some believe that within five years the town could become the San Francisco of Arizona and many have come looking to invest in the growth of the town. Outside of the general dangers of the local cowboys and outlaws, the surrounding areas are threatened by bands of Apache Warriors who've opted to follow in the mold of the Great Warrior Geronimo and hold out against the invading white man. Despite the dangers and hardships the town of Lost Haven can offer many opportunities for those wishing to strike it rich
or just disappear.
Fremont Street
The mother lode of high class entertainment Fremont Street sports the most luxurious ((And expensive)) hotels in the town, as well as high glass gambling houses and saloons. A couple of the hotels do offer 'classy' prostitution services but this fact is rarely advertized and offically frowned upon as there is some effort to keep this street 'clean' unlike Paradise Street to the South. Fremont also offers a selection of clothier shops, a barber shop and other store fronts that again cater to the more 'well to do' citzens and visitors of Lost Haven. The primary source for entertainment though is Harkness Theater, offically located on Fourth & Fremont its actually equally set between Fremont and Paradise street and thus attracts both the sophisticated and vermin alike. The theater offers plays, acts, music and other entertainment on stage while quietly 'personal services' are offered for those in the private balcony booths. With Cowboys being frequent visitors to the floor there are more then a 'few' gunshot holes in the celing from drunken celebration. And try as the town marshal might, the 'undesirables' from Paradise street sometme bleed through and certain bands of outlaws are a frequent sight on Fremont because of the power they command.
Paradise Street
Known as Hells Acre from Third to Eighth Street, Paradise Street offers every vice imaginable, Gambling, Drinking, Drugs, Prostitution and more and all easily accessible. While businesses on Fremont attempt to portray themselves as high class and sophisticated, Those along Hells Acre make no secret about the people they serve. Cowboys, Outlaws, Killers, Thives and Miners all enjoy the services this lawless area has to offer, an area the Town Marshal himself usually avoids. Murder is a way of life along the rows of Saloons, Gambling Houses and Brothels and little is done, with most order being maintained by the most prominent outlaw bands. Most of the Brothels though are kept within a single block known as the towns red light district, with some offering high class prostitutes and luxurious bedrooms to literal holes in the wall. Other more 'honest' businesses operate on the street including Holdens Corral.
Excelsior Street
Named after the Excelsior Mining Company that made Lost Haven what it is today. Excelsior Street's south side is mostly taken up by the Mining Company itself, equipment storage yards and mining cabins for hundreds of poor miners who work not only the Lost Haven Mine, but Mines on the outskirts of town. East of the Mining Company is the Lost Haven Fire House, A few homes also dot the area, but on the North side of the street towards the western end are the Chinese and Mexican Quarters. Hundreds upon Hundreds of Chinese workers live in the cramped confines of what has become known as 'Hop Town' by many, The Chinese workers having been brought in to work the mines and do other manual labor. Mostly made up of tents and few structures, some enterprising residents have opened opium dens and tent brothels to service the needs of the city. Because of these taboo services, there is much resentment in the 'proper' circles of Lost Havens Elite who wish to push the Chinese out of town entirely. The Mexican Quarter on the other hand houses much of the Mexican Population coming up from Mexico.. Beyond that Excelsior also offers a hotel, some shops and a few houses.
Main Street
What should be the heart and soul of the town, Main Street is mostly made up of various shops, a bank, Doctor Franklins Office as well as the post office. A simple wooden city hall building is set within the general town center, along with the Town Marshals Office and Jail. The local church is also located on main street.
OOC Note: The Fictional Town of Lost Haven is located where Superior Arizona is today. Plus, this is map is intended as a general idea of the layout of the town, so some liberty can be taken with the exact number of buildings
and the like.
The story of Lost Haven is relatively simple and definitely short, founded in 1877 shortly after the discovery of rich silver veins the small tent city rapidly grew into a small town as people flocked to the area in hopes of striking it rich. One of the original mines was founded by the Excelsior Mining Company within what would become the city limits but many more mines have been founded within the hills and mountains surrounding the town. Within a few years the town had transformed from a tent city into one of modest sophistication sporting dozens of saloons, hotels, brothels and a line up of storefronts on mainstream. The Town itself is located some 57 miles South-East of Phoenix deep within a mountain valley, on the southside of Queen-creek. The town has a population of around 6,000 people living within the city, with many also living outside the boundaries of the town. The town also sports a diverse population with a strong Chinese and Mexican Quarter, residents from the east coast, midwest and beyond. However crime itself is quite a problem, and Lost Haven has a bit of a reputation for lawlessness. Despite the size of the town, it is only supported by daily stage coaches and the telegraph with a growing movement to try and bring some form of the railroad here. Some believe that within five years the town could become the San Francisco of Arizona and many have come looking to invest in the growth of the town. Outside of the general dangers of the local cowboys and outlaws, the surrounding areas are threatened by bands of Apache Warriors who've opted to follow in the mold of the Great Warrior Geronimo and hold out against the invading white man. Despite the dangers and hardships the town of Lost Haven can offer many opportunities for those wishing to strike it rich
or just disappear.
Fremont Street
The mother lode of high class entertainment Fremont Street sports the most luxurious ((And expensive)) hotels in the town, as well as high glass gambling houses and saloons. A couple of the hotels do offer 'classy' prostitution services but this fact is rarely advertized and offically frowned upon as there is some effort to keep this street 'clean' unlike Paradise Street to the South. Fremont also offers a selection of clothier shops, a barber shop and other store fronts that again cater to the more 'well to do' citzens and visitors of Lost Haven. The primary source for entertainment though is Harkness Theater, offically located on Fourth & Fremont its actually equally set between Fremont and Paradise street and thus attracts both the sophisticated and vermin alike. The theater offers plays, acts, music and other entertainment on stage while quietly 'personal services' are offered for those in the private balcony booths. With Cowboys being frequent visitors to the floor there are more then a 'few' gunshot holes in the celing from drunken celebration. And try as the town marshal might, the 'undesirables' from Paradise street sometme bleed through and certain bands of outlaws are a frequent sight on Fremont because of the power they command.
Paradise Street
Known as Hells Acre from Third to Eighth Street, Paradise Street offers every vice imaginable, Gambling, Drinking, Drugs, Prostitution and more and all easily accessible. While businesses on Fremont attempt to portray themselves as high class and sophisticated, Those along Hells Acre make no secret about the people they serve. Cowboys, Outlaws, Killers, Thives and Miners all enjoy the services this lawless area has to offer, an area the Town Marshal himself usually avoids. Murder is a way of life along the rows of Saloons, Gambling Houses and Brothels and little is done, with most order being maintained by the most prominent outlaw bands. Most of the Brothels though are kept within a single block known as the towns red light district, with some offering high class prostitutes and luxurious bedrooms to literal holes in the wall. Other more 'honest' businesses operate on the street including Holdens Corral.
Excelsior Street
Named after the Excelsior Mining Company that made Lost Haven what it is today. Excelsior Street's south side is mostly taken up by the Mining Company itself, equipment storage yards and mining cabins for hundreds of poor miners who work not only the Lost Haven Mine, but Mines on the outskirts of town. East of the Mining Company is the Lost Haven Fire House, A few homes also dot the area, but on the North side of the street towards the western end are the Chinese and Mexican Quarters. Hundreds upon Hundreds of Chinese workers live in the cramped confines of what has become known as 'Hop Town' by many, The Chinese workers having been brought in to work the mines and do other manual labor. Mostly made up of tents and few structures, some enterprising residents have opened opium dens and tent brothels to service the needs of the city. Because of these taboo services, there is much resentment in the 'proper' circles of Lost Havens Elite who wish to push the Chinese out of town entirely. The Mexican Quarter on the other hand houses much of the Mexican Population coming up from Mexico.. Beyond that Excelsior also offers a hotel, some shops and a few houses.
Main Street
What should be the heart and soul of the town, Main Street is mostly made up of various shops, a bank, Doctor Franklins Office as well as the post office. A simple wooden city hall building is set within the general town center, along with the Town Marshals Office and Jail. The local church is also located on main street.
OOC Note: The Fictional Town of Lost Haven is located where Superior Arizona is today. Plus, this is map is intended as a general idea of the layout of the town, so some liberty can be taken with the exact number of buildings
and the like.