Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Wish You Were Here
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
1. Wish You Were Here Marker
The Wish You Were Here mural was designed by artist JC Amberlyn in cooperation with the Powerhouse Visitor Center as a partnership with Arizona@Work Mohave County. It was completed by four young local artists working under Amberlyns guidance.
The mural was designed to mimic large letter linen postcards that were popular in the 1930s, 1940s and early 1950s. Scenic wonders and local landmarks selected for inclusion include the El Trovatore Motel and Hotel Beale. To enhance the period appearance vintage vehicles were added to the mural including the 1950 Studebaker on display in the Route 66 Museum at the Powerhouse Visitor Center.
JC Amberlyn is an acclaimed artist, author, photographer, and animator. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Writer of the Year in 2008, the Women Making History in The Arts award, and recognition as a photojournalist for the Kingman Daily Miner.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Roads & Vehicles • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 35° 11.361′ N, 114° 3.54′ W. Marker is in Kingman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is on West Andy Devine Avenue. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Powerhouse, Kingman, Arizona (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Powerhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Power & Water Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Locomotive No. 3759 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Locomotive Park (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Locomotive Park (about 300 feet away); Kingman Veteran's Memorial (about 400 feet away); Wagon Route (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingman.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
2. Wish You Were Here Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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