Globe Downtown Historic District, Historic district in Globe, Arizona.

Globe Downtown Historic District contains commercial, religious, and governmental buildings that line Broad Street and surrounding blocks. The structures date from the late 1800s and early 1900s, displaying various architectural styles from that era.

The district developed between 1880 and 1935 when Globe became the economic center of the regional copper mining industry and was established as the Gila County seat. This growth period resulted in the construction of many buildings that reflected the town's prosperity.

The district's civic core is visible in its three churches and the Globe Post Office and Courthouse, which served as Gila County's seat of government and mail service. Walking Broad Street, visitors pass commercial blocks built for the mining trade between 1880 and 1935.

Visitors can walk through the district and view the buildings on their own, with informational markers providing details about specific structures along the route. Allow one to two hours for a leisurely stroll to appreciate the various architectural features without rushing.

The district's period of significance, 1880 to 1935, is defined by the years when Globe served as the seat of Gila County and the commercial hub of the Globe mining region. The boundaries take in three churches as well as the Globe Post Office and Courthouse, so civic, religious and commercial buildings sit within the same few blocks.