The Newstate Shops - Jerome, Arizona

A Z.

Really nice first stop when you get to Jerome. It's the first building you see when you walk out from the Jerome Public Parking lot (less than a 5 minutes walk). You then walk down some steps (did not see any accessible ramp/elevator). From there, you can sit or stand on a medium-sized patio to admire the scenic mountainous town's view. Or, you can enter into this small indoor plaza to further explore.
What's really neat is that it's like a free mini-museum with an old car, and even a small historic exhibit room; took about 5-10 minutes to walk through. There's also other small gift shops inside, and there's public restrooms too.

Jake J.

The New State Motor Company Building was built in 1917. It is a three story reinforced concrete building with the capacity for 650 cars. There was a machine shop and garage as well as an interior elevator to raise and lower cars. Around 1927 a wooden ramp was built to take cars from Main Street to the second floor.

This historic building housed the first Chrysler dealership and the first Moreland dealership in Arizona. In 1956 the Society purchased this building and in the 1970’s the U.S. Postal Service moved into a portion on the main street level.

Marianna R.

Come here for the clay sculptures. I have decorated my house with them and there's always something new for me to take home. The artist is super talented and nice. Also, the restrooms are clean.

Camden H.

Amazing variety of mediums and styles! The artists were all really nice and friendly. I really liked the clay animals!

Michael B.

Nate P.