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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Williams Airport
1946
A BT-13 at the Williams Airport in 1946. In this photograph from left to right: unknown, Ty Tyson, Les and Penny Perkins, unknown, Charles Procter an…
Williams Elementary School
1915~
Williams Elementary School was built to replace one of the original grade schools destroyed by fire.
Williams Elementary School First Grade Class, 1921
1921
Williams Elementary School's first grade class with teacher, Miss Oprah Anderson, in 1921.
Williams High School Drum and Marching Corp
1950
The Williams High School drum and marching corp in 1950. The Drum Majorette this year was Marjorie McDowell. The Williams High School football field …
Williams High School Drummetts
1950~
Williams High School Drummetts, included are Norma McDowell, Rosemary Grace, Jannelle Owens, Sandra Schnell, and Harriet Wilson.
Williams High School Football Team
1950
The Williams High School football team in 1950 included, top to bottom: Ken Thompson, Bill Harp, Barry Schnell, Harry Posas, Otto Garcia, Jack Schwar…
Williams Mountain Men
1955~
The Mountain Men organization was established to bring attention to the history of Williams and the surrounding area by commemorating early mountain …
Williams' "Saloon Row"
1914~
A view of what was once known as Williams' version of "Saloon Row." The Cabinet Bar was located on the corner of Front and Second Streets. Front St…
Women Sunbathing on Elephant Rocks
1930~
A group of women bathing on Elephant Rocks. Elephant Rocks are a geologic feature located northwest of Williams. They consist of about a half dozen b…
Women with Fish
1940~
A group of women holding fish and fishing poles. With multiple reservoirs to choose from, fishing is a popular pastime in the Williams area.
Workers of the Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company
1928
A panoramic photograph of workers of the Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company. The company started operating in Williams in the late 1800s to supply the r…
A Foot Race During the 4th of July Celebration in…
1909-07-04
A foot race during the 4th of July celebration in 1909. Williams has held a 4th of July parade down Bill Williams Ave. (aka Route 66) since the early…
A Performance by Dancers in the Street of Williams
1900~
This appears to be a performance of Native American or Hispanic Dancers on Bill Williams Ave. in Williams, probably associated with the annual 4th of…
An Early 4th of July Parade in Williams
1900
The 4th of July parades down Bill Williams Ave. (aka Route 66) have been important events in Williams for over 100 years.
El Pinado Hotel
1949
The El Pinado Hotel after a snow storm. The hotel is located on 2nd Street in Williams and was owed by James Kennedy. It housed many of the seasonal…
A Variety Show in Williams
1947
Williams held many entertaining events such as talent and variety shows. This particular variety event in 1947 included an act with boys dressed up …
Charles Thomas Rogers
1887~
Charles Thomas Rogers was an early settler of Williams and one of its founders.
Cormick Boyce
1887~
Cormick Boyce was an early settler and developer of Williams. He financed the construction of the Grand Canyon Hotel, located on 2nd and Bill William…
Gus Polson
1900
A photograph of Gus Polson. The Polson Family maintained general stores in Williams and Flagstaff.
Menu from the Gaddis Cafe
1920s-1940s
Menu for the Gaddis Cafe, a long gone restaurant that was once located in the Grand Canyon Hotel.
The Super Syncopator Band
1950~
The Super Syncopator Band was a popular musical group that played at many dances. The band included: Ted Hanson on trombone, Hazy (last name unknown)…