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Rittenhouse Haberdashery

 
 
Rittenhouse Haberdashery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
1. Rittenhouse Haberdashery Marker
Inscription. In 1901, a 60-mile long railroad spur line to the Grand Canyon secured Williams the title "Gateway to the Grand Canyon." Train tickets at that time cost $3.95 serving world travelers and locals alike, this pre-1910 structure was home to a men's clothing store for more than sixty years.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNotable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
 
Location. 35° 15.017′ N, 112° 11.336′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is on West Bill Williams Boulevard/West Route 66 west of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 West Route 66, Williams AZ 86046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grand Canyon Drug Company (a few steps from this marker); Old Parlor Pool Hall (a few steps from this marker); Rounseville Drugstore (a few steps from this marker); Telegraph Office (a few steps from this marker); Last Town Bypassed By I-40 (a few steps from this marker); Pollock Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Lebsch Confectionery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williams.
 
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Rittenhouse Haberdashery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
2. Rittenhouse Haberdashery
Rittenhouse Haberdashery Marker is on the left in photo by the 'one way' sign.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,008 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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