Williams in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Grand Canyon Drug Company
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
1. Grand Canyon Drug Company Marker
Bill Williams Mountain was named in 1851 after fabled mountain man William S. Williams, who is said to have trapped beaver in this area. In its shadow, this building circa 1912, served local needs with a pharmacy and soda fountain at the front of the building and a doctor's office to the rear.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 35° 15.018′ N, 112° 11.33′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is on West Bill Williams Boulevard/West Route 66 east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 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. Old Parlor Pool Hall (here, next to this marker); Rittenhouse Haberdashery (a few steps from this marker); Lebsch Confectionery (within shouting distance of this marker); Telegraph Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Dime Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Bank
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
2. Grand Canyon Drug Company
Marker is on the left in photo by the black and white tile.
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 903 times since then and 30 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.
