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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWL3_williams-arizona_Williams-AZ.html
The area around what now is Williams, Arizona, was first explored by a Mountain Man who came to this area in 1876, William Shirley Williams, who was called "Old Bill".The town site was created by a cowboy named C.T. Rogers in 1879. Railroad worker…
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This mountain was named for a colorful mountaineer, guide, and trapper who is generally credited with being the first American to explore northern Arizona - 1830 or earlier. Williams lived at different times among the Osage and Ute Indians, and ea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMAZ_duffy-brothers-grocery-store_Williams-AZ.html
Has been placed on the National Registerof Historic Places by the United StatesDepartment of the InteriorCormick E. Boyce built this large brick structure intending it to be used as a bank, although it served as a grocery store during most of its …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMAB_dime-store_Williams-AZ.html
In 1901, a great fire swept through Williams, burning 36 business buildings, 2 hotels and 10 homes in less than an hour. Major fires in 1903 and 1908 further dictated the need for fire-resistant stone, concrete, and brick buildings. Many of those,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMAA_lebsch-confectionery_Williams-AZ.html
The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad arrived in 1882, starting a stampede of commercial enterprise. The development of Williams as a community is indicated in part, by this ice cream and confectionery store built by Albert Lebsch in 1914. For a numbe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMA9_old-parlor-pool-hall_Williams-AZ.html
Has been placed on theNational Registerof Historic Places By the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMA8_grand-canyon-drug-company_Williams-AZ.html
Bill Williams Mountain was named in 1851 after fabled mountain man William S. Williams, who is said to have trapped beaver in this area. In its shadow, this building circa 1912, served local needs with a pharmacy and soda fountain at the front of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMA7_rittenhouse-haberdashery_Williams-AZ.html
In 1901, a 60-mile long railroad spur line to the Grand Canyon secured Williams the title "Gateway to the Grand Canyon." Train tickets at that time cost $3.95 serving world travelers and locals alike, this pre-1910 structure was home to a men's cl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMA6_telegraph-office_Williams-AZ.html
Telegraph service came to Williams in 1894. The Postal Telegraph Co. was located here in 1910, when this office was built, until the 1940's. At some time the building was divided to share space with Ziriax Photo Shop. The town bandstand was locate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMA5_the-world-famous-sultana_Williams-AZ.html
Constructed of formed concrete block in 1912, this saloon and billiard hall included a buffet for the townspeople who used it as a gathering place. Named for the famous Sultana Ruby of India. During prohibition the basement speakeasy provided boot…
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