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

Rittenhouse Haberdashery

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 & Commerce • Notable 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

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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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 1,206 times since then and 17 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.