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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Overview of Williams
1939~
An overview of Williams looking southwest at Bill Williams Mountain. Note the rail yard in the bottom half of the photo and the stacks of the Sagana…
Overview of Williams in 1925
1925
An overview of Williams looking southwest toward the mountains are known as Three Sisters. Note the Santa Fe Railroad Station and Frey Marcos Hotel i…
Overview of Williams Looking Southwest
1892
An early photo of Williams, probably taken from a water tower along the railroad. In 1892 there was a population of only 200 people.
Pilot George Johnson
1939~
George Johnson, a pilot, standing in front of a plane at Williams Airport. Because of its proximity to the Grand Canyon, the Williams Airport was a f…
Polson Bros. Warehouse
1901~
The Polson Bros. Warehouse was one of many warehouses along the railroad tracks in Williams that were used to store merchandize and supplies. Today o…
Pouquette Family Members with a Government Sheep …
1940~
A photograph of (left to right) Bill Morgan, Sheep Inspector, with Simon Pouquette, Leon Pouquette, Joe Pouquette and their sheep band. Simon was Leo…
Railroad Round House in Williams
1920~
Railroad round house in Williams. This building was destroyed in 1987.
Railroad Workers
1920~
A group photograph of unknown railroad workers. The majority of the early railroad employees lived either in Williams or in company housing or crew …
Railway Engine
1910~
Two women and a man posing in front of steam engine no. 1239, possibly on the Grand Canyon Railway.
Route 66 in the 1940's
1948-1949~
A snow covered Route 66 through Williams in the late 1940's. This photo was taken from the southwest corner of 2nd Street and shows the original Ban…
Route 66 in Williams
1930s~
A view of Route 66 from the northeast corner of 3rd Street looking east in Williams.
Route 66 in Williams
1938~
A view of downtown Williams on Route 66 looking east from the north west corner of 3rd Street.
Route 66 in Williams
1940~
A postcard showing Route 66 through downtown Williams from the corner of Route 66 and 2nd Street looking east.
Safety & Welfare Committee, Saginaw Manistee Lumb…
1923
A group photograph of the Safety and Welfare Commitee for the Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company in 1923.
Saginaw Lumber Company Saw Mill
1885~
Early photo of the Saginaw Lumber Company Mill. This may be the mill that was located near Chalander, Arizona.
Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company Mill
1925
Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company Mill in 1925. Note the stacks of lumber to the west of the mill.
Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company Mill
1920~
The Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company Mill. The Williams High School is now in this location.
Santa Fe Railroad Station and Frey Marcos Hotel
1910
The Frey Marcos Hotel was one of the many Harvey Houses along the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. It served customers on regular cross count…
Santa Fe Railroad Station and Frey Marcos Hotel
1910~
A close up of the boarding and loading areas at the Santa Fe Railroad Station in Williams.