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

Lebsch Confectionery

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

1. Lebsch Confectionery Marker

Inscription. The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad arrived in 1882, starting a stampede of commercial enterprise. The development of Williams as a community is indicated in part, by this ice cream and confectionery store built by Albert Lebsch in 1914. For a number of years a boot maker shared the building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 35° 15.026′ N, 112° 11.316′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on West Bill Williams Avenue/West Route 66 west of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 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: Dime Store (here, next to this marker); Historic Williams (here, next to this marker); Citizens Bank (a few steps from this marker); Duffy Brothers Grocery Store (a few steps from this marker); Old Parlor Pool Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Canyon Drug Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Rounseville Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Last Town Bypassed By I-40 (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. Lebsch Confectionery

Marker is mounted on the far left of the building.

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 1,123 times since then and 32 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.