While the history of the Mayer area is rich, the Mayer Library, which is fairly new, does not have older historically significant artifacts. It does, however, have several artifacts from recent decades, which are listed below.
History of Mayer
Joe Mayer came to this rich mining and ranching region in 1882. He had been a cook before he came to the area, so it was natural that he would establish an eating establishment and saloon. The town named after him became a station for the stages that carried passengers and freight toward Prescott, and Joe Mayer and his family catered to the needs of the drivers and passengers.
When a railroad was built connecting Prescott to the mining areas in the Bradshaw Mountains, Mayer became the end of the line. Eventually, in 1904, Mayer served as the junction for rail lines leading up to Poland and Crown King.
Various mining activities flourished in the Mayer area and fed into the town's economy on and off for years. In addition to gold and silver, many other minerals dotted the mountains, and even into the 1950s, zinc and lead were mined in large quantities.
Today, many of the residents of Mayer are conscious of maintaining the singularity of their town, just as they are intent on holding onto those historic objects that were central to the development of the area.
ARTIFACTS
Documentary Artifacts
Plaque: Service to the Mayer Public Library MPL Board and Volunteers, April 1990
(Next to framed 5" x 7" photo of the Segners, taken 1987): Inscription: Plaque:
"Our Appreciation to Joyce and Wesley Segner for the Founding and 20 Years of Dedicated"
Trophy, Mayer Daze, 6", 1993 1st Place Band, Mayer Video
Trophy, Mayer Daze, 8", Best Animal Entry Sponsored by Pik'n Go
Trophy, Mayer Daze, 18", 1987 Best Girls ages 6-10
Trophy, Mayer Daze, 18", 1987 Best Boys ages 6-10
Art
Bowl, 5" diameter, turquoise, Inscription: Mayer Public Library (picture of library on it with name) unattributed, no year
Doll, Kachina, 12", (written under base: Peacock, Marvin Martinez)
Natural formed objects
Bone, jaw of javelina, unattributed
