Williams, Arizona Historic Photo Collection
from City of Williams Public Library
This collection of historic photos from Williams, Arizona was produced in collaboration with Kaibab National Forest.
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F.R. Nellis Billiard Hall
1880~
The F.R. Nellis Billiard Hall in Williams, which burned down during a fire in 1900.
Family Riding in the Babbitt-Polson Company Wagon
1914-06-14
A family riding in the Babbitt-Polson Company wagon. The Babbitts and Polsons were local entrepreneurs who maintained stores and manufactured goods i…
Fire Lookout on Bill Williams Mountain
1925~
This is an early style fire lookout that consisted of a simple wooden platform. Prior to the construction of the platform, a pine tree that jetted o…
Forest Ranger Willard Sevier with a Turkey
1908
Willard Sevier was one of the first U.S. Forest Rangers employed by the newly formed Tusayan National Forest. The name of the forest was later chang…
Gas Station on Route 66
1954
An early gas station located on Route 66. The building is now used as an automobile garage.
Goodfellows Rabbit Hunt
1935~
The Goodfellows Rabbit Hunt is a yearly event in Williams sponsored by the Order of the Goodfellows. The hunt was followed with a big dinner feature…
Grand Canyon Railway
1920~
Two women and a man posing in front of a steam railroad engine, No. 1251, on the Grand Canyon Railway line.
Hikers in the Grand Canyon
1900~
A group of hikers posing at the Grand Canyon. Williams has historically been one of the major tourist stops on the way to the Grand Canyon.
Holiday Scene of Bill Williams Avenue in Williams
1940~
A holiday card from Y. C. Shen depicting Bill Williams Ave. (aka Route 66) looking east from 2nd Street.
Horse Drawn Lumber Carts
1927
Horse drawn lumber carts in the 1927 4th of July Parade in Williams. These were used to transport the cut trees during logging.
James Johnson's Store
1890~
James Johnson's Store was an early business in Williamsm. The store served residents, local ranchers and workers for the logging companies.
John and Shelia Calley Cutting Their Wedding Cake
1956
Sheila Kennedy and John Calley cutting their wedding cake.
John Manning Mayo on Route 66
1931
John Manning Mayo standing on Route 66 in 1931. The view is looking east from about 4th Street. Note the Babbitt Bros. Store on the left and the Sult…
Johnson Canyon Tunnel
1980~
The Johnson Canyon Tunnel was built in the 1880s and continued to be used until the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Company constructed a new…
Kaibab National Forest Staff, 1960
1960
A group photograph of the staff at Kaibab National Forest taken in 1960.
Logging Camp No. 3
1890~
Logging camp No. 3, looking towards the Bradshaw Mountains. It was probably located in what is now the Prescott National Forest.
Lost Canyon Camp
1940~
Ann Terry and two unknown people at the entrance to the Lost Canyon Camp. The camp is located in a small valley south of Williams.
Lumber Mill Saw Filing Room
1930~
Will Miller and Henry at the mill saw filing room. Likely at the Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company.
Mary Julia Smith
1900
Mary Julia Smith posing in her yard in 1900. Mrs. Smith's family were early residence in Williams and there are many of her descendents still living …
Mildred Smith and an Early Road Sign
1921
Mildred Smith with an early town limits sign. Note the statement about dogs.
Miles Cureton and James Kennedy Hiking the Bright…
1920~
Miles Cureton and James Kennedy standing next to a sign for the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon.
Mobil Gas Station on the Corner of Route 66 and 3…
1930~
The Mobil Gas Station on the corner of Route 66 and 3rd Street. It was converted into a restaurant and brewery about 2008.
Odd Fellows Meeting at the Williams Opera House
1950~
The Order of the Odd Fellows was one of many fraternal societies in Williams. This event is likely at the Opera House, which was an early event facil…