Bisbee is one of the quirkiest towns in America. A fascinating blend of the weird, whimsical, and brilliant made possible by its extraordinary history and eclectic population.

I've seen a lot of amazing images of Old Bisbee, but none more extraordinary than this. Look at the people on the sidewalk looking up in wonder. jg

Over dinner one night in July 2012, Charlene tried to explain to me how to get up over the city using High Road so that all the power & telephone wires won't obstruct my view and clutter my photographs.

As it turns out, she's already captured the image I wanted to create, so no need for me to trek up to this perch. jg

I've taken this picture. Charlene's is better. That's the difference between me, an amateur, and Charlene, the pro. For more eye-popping images of Bisbee, to to www.bisbeeenclave.com.

To overlook Old Bisbee is to experience living history. Photographers come from all over the world to try to capture images of Bisbee like this. Few succeed as well.

You can view more of Charlene's amazing photographs, including California Wine Country; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Koh Samui, Thailand at her personal website: www.EvokingImages.com.

What would you like to order? How 'bout a cheeseburger, cheeseburger with fries, and a chocolate malt? Most people on our planet don't remember the '50's, but I do. Go to Bisbee and remember way back when. jg

Commissioned by the City of Bisbee, painted by Rose Johnson, and dedicated to world peace.

When you visit Bisbee, don't restrict your wanderings to Main Street. Brewery Gulch & OK Street have their charms too. jg

In its hey day, Bisbee was the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco.

There are many strange places in Bisbee. Perhaps none weirder than this building. If you wander around Old Bisbee a while, you're sure to find it.

Next to downtown in the old city, no feature of Bisbee is photographed more than the Shady Dell, a 1950's trailer park. And the most photographed feature at the Shady Dell is Dot's Diner. Some of the best photographers in the world have tried to capture its essence. Check out their website: http://www.theshadydell.com. Charlene has several images of this slice of Americana that capture it perfectly. jg

True, Charlene Mitchell has an advantage over the rest of us photographers who don't live in Bisbee. I assume she sleeps with her camera, always ready for just such a moment. jg

It happens here every October. 4.2 miles...9 sets of stairs...mile-high altitude. Walk it with your kids or compete for the big prizes. Great fun!

Bisbee may be the only city where a bicycle shop is referred to as a brothel. You are permitted to draw your own conclusions.

Definitely recommended if you can handle a little something different. Plus, you will be steps away from one of the best dining experiences in Southern Arizona...Table 10.

I hear that this place can get loud & rowdy...young people, ya' know. Not recommended for younger children after dark.

Many have photographed this yellow classic. I particularly liked its bright color contrasting with the dark clouds in the background.

Located on Higgins Hill, St. Pat's was completed in 1916 at the height of Bisbee's boom years.

This Inn sits across the winding street from a very large rock with a name I don't now recall.

Yes, a Turn of the Century Fire Station ... No, not this century, the other one.

Hazel's Table 10, located inside the Inn At Castle Rock, is private dining at its finest. By reservation only: (520) 366-1921. Exquisite food, delightful company. BYOB.

No idea who went to all the trouble to decorate this wall with colored glass. But sure is purdy! You will find it on one of the steep, narrow roads high above the city.

This old inn is a great place to stay when you visit Bisbee if you appreciate history (and a little weirdness), and don't require thoroughly modern accommodations. This place is a hoot!

With this magnificent mural on its wall, this is probably the most unique Circle K in America.

I wanted a few twilight shots of the old city with the lights of the many shops and galleries glowing. But on this day, the sky was dark and so were the businesses. They were all closed by 5 PM.

I have no idea if the Jonquil Motel is a worthy place of lodging. But the mural on the side of their building is a masterpiece.

It's very difficult to find a perch from which to photograph Bisbee without distracting power lines & telephone cables. Consider this a rare picture that hasn't been Photoshop'ed to erase the overhead wires.

I "discovered" this black beauty whilst roaming around the old town on Zippy, my red, electric 3-wheel scooter. I had come to Bisbee this mid-July day to capture some photos with dramatic monsoon clouds. The dark menacing sky and this black classic just seemed to go together visually.

This is the main feature in the view from the Inn at Castle Rock, the beginning of Tombstone Canyon, Bisbee.

This mural was painted by Rose Johnson, who passed away in 2009. It's on a concrete wall at the base of Castle Rock and faces the Inn at Castle Rock across the street.

The High Desert Market is a shop and cafe' in Tombstone Canyon. Locals highly recommend it. So, next time you're in Bisbee, do stop in.

Named for Mr. Lavender, the Phelps Dodge VP who figured out how to get low-grade copper ore out of the ground profitably, the Pit covers 300 acres and is 900 feet deep. Between 1950 and 1974, they took out 600,000 tons of copper, plus a substantial amount of gold, silver, and turquoise.

An Asian family lives on this property. They have clearly marked their territory with this unusual mosaic tile mural on their wall.

These metal sculptures are taller than me and grace the main gate of a private residence located behind Cafe' Roka.

A little blurry. What can you expect from hand-held camera? This is a composite of three photographs plus zoom. Would have been better if I had shot from a tripod. Will do better next time.

The Muheim House is open to the public. Check the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum website for days & times.

I assume, but do not know, that this was once a miner's cabin.

Many of the homes in Bisbee have small, but lush gardens & patios.

There are many unique & historical homes in Bisbee, but I think this is one of the most beautiful.

Formerly the First Baptist Church, which was built in 1918, the Royale (come fall 2012) will be a center for live music & micro-cinema with a saloon & eats.

Hard to believe, but some folks refers to this one as the "The Blue House".

The Muheim (Moo-heim) Heritage House Museum is part of the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum downtown. This pioneer home is on a hill over looking the old city.