Stockyards History
Karen Churchard, Director of the Arizona Centennial Commission, acknowledging the event as the first centennial celebration and how the commission is proud to support and honor the Tovrea family legacy as a part of their activities.
Official plaque sitting above the dedicated Tovrea booth to commemorate the family legacy.
Gary Lasko, co-owner of the Stockyards giving Phil Tovrea (grandson to E.A. Tovrea) the honorary plaque as a reminder of their impact on local Arizona history.
Sherry Henry, Director of the Arizona Department of Tourism, Former Phoenix Mayor John D. Driggs, Gary Lasko, co-owner of the Stockyards, Arizona’s Original Steakhouse and Karen Churchard, Director of the Arizona Centennial Commission celebrating in the Rose Room after the plaque dedication.
Phil Tovrea, grandson of E.A Tovrea, speaking with former Tovrea Stockyards veterinarian and friend to grandfather E.A Tovrea named Doc.
Mike and Gary Smith, Gary Lasko and Janet Wortmann honoring Sandra Day O’Connor at the Celebrating Arizona’s Influencers event in November 2010.
The Honorable Bud Jones, former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court and current co-chair of the Arizona Centennial Commission, (left), former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Gary Lasko at the Celebrating Arizona’s Influencers event.
Former Chief Justice Ruth McGregor (left), (law clerk to Justice O’Connor in 1981-1982) with Sandra Day O’Connor at the Stockyards.
Stockyards guests toasting in the Cattleman’s Room
Stockyards guests enjoying dinner in the Gold Coast Room
Stockyards guests enjoying refreshments in the Rose Room
Gary Smith, Gary Lasko and Mike Smith, owners of The Stockyards
Two cowboys sitting at the hand-carved, mahogany bar in the 1889 Saloon
Entrance to 1889 Saloon
1889 Saloon
Stockyards Gold Coast Room
Stockyards, Arizona’s Original Steakhouse
Original Stockyards circa 1947
Stockyards cattle 1947
Stockyards cattle in the front yard circa 1947
Original Café circa 1947
Buell Warren, former Stockyards chef, circa 1954
Original Café circa 1947
Stockyards Bar circa 1954