A witty country doctor, cattle ranchers down on their luck and two very savvy Ohio businessmen with “ready money” led the way for the Babbitt Brothers settlement in Flagstaff, starting in 1886. Stepping off the train to a charred Flagstaff that was devastated by fire just weeks before, David Babbitt turned to his brother, William, and said, “don’t unpack your bags.” But minutes later, they followed their instincts and sought the advice of Dr. D.J. Brennan, who convinced them to purchase a … [Read more...] about How the West was Restored