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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Santa Fe Station and Frey Marcos Hotel
1910~
An early photo of the Santa Fe Railroad Station and Frey Marcos Hotel. Note the Harvey Girls on the left side in their uniforms.
Sheep Herders Camp
1920~
A photograph of what would have been a typical type of sheep herders' camp prior to the 1950s. In the photograph are, from left to right: first and …
Sid Terry in Front of a Railway Engine
1930~
A railway engine, possibly on an abandoned logging railway line. Sid Terry is the person on the ground and the other person is unidentified.
Sid Terry with Two Harvey Girls
1918~
Sid Terry with two Harvey House food servers, often referred to as Harvey Girls.
Skiers on the San Francisco Peaks
1950~
A group of skiers on the San Francisco Peaks. The first ski routes were blazed on the San Fransico Peaks in the late 1930s.
The Elephant Rocks Golf Course Club House
1940~
The Elephant Rocks Golf Course Club House was built by local residents in about 1928. It was used as a meeting place for many of Williams' social o…
The New Polson Bros. Store
1915~
The Polson bothers were shop owners in Williams. Members of the Polson family still reside in Williams.
The Old Trails Highway
1917~
Route 66 was not designated as such until the 1920's. Prior to that it was known as The Old Trails Highway.
The Old Trails Highway, Soon to be Route 66
1925~
The Old Trails Highway, looking east from 3rd Street.
The Old Williams High School Receiving Flagpole R…
1960~
A group of men repairing the flag pole at the old Williams High School.
The World Famous Sultana Bar
1921-05-03
The interior of the Sultana Bar. One of the men in the photograph is Frank Ornelas. The man in the uniform may be a local law enforcement officer. …
Train Located West of Williams
1910~
A train stopped on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad west of Williams with bystanders.
Train Wreck on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe…
1940~
A train crash near Williams on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
Turkey Hunting
1921~
A photograph of George Barnes, Dr. Prince Melick, and Charles Way after turkey hunting.
Two Panoramas of Williams
1915
Two panoramas of Williams. The upper image is looking southeast and appears to have been taken around the vicinity of 4th Street and Sherman Avenue. …
Vaughn's Indian Store
1937~
Vaughn's Indian Store was a curio shop in Williams. The man on the left, a Navajo named Randall, had a workshop where he manufactured jewelry that w…
Wiliams Opera House Grand Opening
1912-02-14
To celebrate Arizona statehood, Williams inaugurated the newly constructed Opera House on February 14, 1912. The building was located on 3rd Street …