Williams in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Grand Canyon Hotel

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 13, 2023

1. Grand Canyon Hotel Marker

Inscription. Built in 1892 by Samuel E. Patton for Cormick E. Boyce known as “the man who built Williams.” With its own water supply, it was the only surviving building of the 1895 fire. First-class hotel designed to appeal to travelers to the Grand Canyon. Ground floor had many uses - drug store, grocery store, dance hall, and Knights of Pythias meeting hall.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 35° 15.028′ N, 112° 11.291′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is at the intersection of Historic Route 66 and South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Historic Route 66. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Historic Rte 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. Old Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Duffy Brothers Grocery Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Black and White Cleaners (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Dime Store (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Lebsch Confectionery (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam's Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Williams (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williams.

Also see . . .
1. Grand Canyon Hotel. Originally called the Boyce Hotel, the building's upper floor was used as a hotel until around 1970. The space sat vacant until 2005, when new owners renovated the building and reopened it as the Grand Canyon Hotel. (Heather N. McMahon, Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia.) (Submitted on November 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Williams Historic Business District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this building and was listed in 1984. (Prepared by Charles A. Hoffman, Northern Arizona University; via National Archives) (Submitted on November 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 13, 2023

2. Grand Canyon Hotel Marker

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 13, 2023

3. Grand Canyon Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.