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

Santa Fe Railway Freight Depot

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

1. Santa Fe Railway Freight Depot Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1901, this brick structure was the first train depot in Williams. After the Fray Marcos depot was built in 1908, this building took on freight arriving to and departing from Williams. It was moved here from across the railroad tracks in 1914 to make way for the old trails highway.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 35° 15.058′ N, 112° 11.345′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is at the intersection of West Bill Williams Avenue and North Grand Canyon Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West Bill Williams Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West Bill Williams Avenue, 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. Welcome to Williams (a few steps from this marker); Red Cross Garage (a few steps from this marker); The Cabinet Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Rounseville Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Williams

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tetzlaff Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Bank (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.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

2. Santa Fe Railway Freight Depot Marker

Santa Fe Railway Freight Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

3. Santa Fe Railway Freight Depot

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 934 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.