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Family Riding in the Babbitt-Polson Company Wagon
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1954
An early gas station located on Route 66. The building is now used as an automobile garage.
Goodfellows Rabbit Hunt
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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…
Gordon Smith and Dutch Lebsch
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1930~
Gordon Smith and Dutch Lebsch posing in front of a car.
Grand Canyon Railway
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1920~
Two women and a man posing in front of a steam railroad engine, No. 1251, on the Grand Canyon Railway line.
Gus Polson
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1900
A photograph of Gus Polson. The Polson Family maintained general stores in Williams and Flagstaff.
Hikers in the Grand Canyon
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1940~
A holiday card from Y. C. Shen depicting Bill Williams Ave. (aka Route 66) looking east from 2nd Street.
Horse Drawn Lumber Carts
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1956
Sheila Kennedy and John Calley cutting their wedding cake.
John Manning Mayo on Route 66
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1960
A group photograph of the staff at Kaibab National Forest taken in 1960.
Logging Camp No. 3
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1930~
Will Miller and Henry at the mill saw filing room. Likely at the Saginaw Manistee Lumber Company.
Mary Julia Smith
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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 …
Menu from the Gaddis Cafe
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1920s-1940s
Menu for the Gaddis Cafe, a long gone restaurant that was once located in the Grand Canyon Hotel.
Mildred Smith and an Early Road Sign
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1921
Mildred Smith with an early town limits sign. Note the statement about dogs.
Miles Cureton and James Kennedy Hiking the Bright…
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
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…
Williams, Arizona Historic Ph…
1930~
The Mobil Gas Station on the corner of Route 66 and 3rd Street. It was converted into a restaurant and brewery about 2008.