Winslow in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Standin' on the Corner Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010

1. Standin' on the Corner Park Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This area was dedicated on September 11, 1999 as a tribute to the memorable song of the 1970's that made Winslow, Arizona a town to sing about on famous Route 66.

Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark Program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1999.

Location. 35° 1.409′ N, 110° 41.884′ W. Marker is in Winslow, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker is at the intersection of North Kinsley Avenue and West 2nd Street (Business Interstate 40), on the right when traveling south on North Kinsley Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winslow AZ 86047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. La Posada Hotel, Winslow, Arizona (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named La Posada Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); The Winslow Bridge

Standin' on the Corner Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010

2. Standin' on the Corner Park

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Sunset Crossing (approx. 1.2 miles away); Remembrance Garden (approx. 1.4 miles away); Brigham City (approx. 1½ miles away); Sunset (approx. 2.7 miles away); General Lot Smith (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winslow.

Additional commentary.
1. Standin' on the Corner Park.
"Take It Easy", was a song written by Glenn Frey and his neighbor and fellow country-folk rocker Jackson Browne. Browne had written the majority of the song, up until the line "I'm standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, such a fine sight to see", where he was then stalled. Frey added the next line,("Its a girl my lord, in a flatbed Ford,slowin' down to take a look at me.") and Browne continued to finish the rest of the song. The song reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and propelled the Eagles to stardom.[excerpt from Wikipedia] (Picture 2 shows an Eagle on the window sill, in tribute and a girl in a flatbed Ford, reflection in left window)

— Submitted October 1, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South
Photographed By Mandy Kirby

3. Standin' on the Corner Park Marker
Carolina.

Standin' on the Corner and "Eagles" Tribute image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2002

4. Standin' on the Corner and "Eagles" Tribute

Photographed By Bill Kirchner

5. Standin' on the Corner Park

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010

6. Standin' on the Corner Park

These plaques are mounted on the building behind the Standin' on the Corner "Slowin' Down to Take a Look" statue.

The Kaufman Family image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010

7. The Kaufman Family

This pioneer family has lived in Winslow for five generations. Their enterprises include ranching, banking, railroading and commerce.

The donation of this corner property for use as a park is but one of their many civic contributions.

The citizens of Winslow accept this gift with gratitude.

Rudolf Clinton Kaufman
Mary Lynn Kaufman
Jacklyn, Sally, Thomas
and descendants
1998

Standin' on the Corner Park Committee image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010

8. Standin' on the Corner Park Committee

Kneeling (L to R)
Glenn Howeth, Greg Hackler, Larry Pane.
Standing (L to R)
Loren Sadler, Yvonne Howeth, Connie Hackler, The
Statue, Larry Benham, Marie LaMar, Bert Peterson,
Tom McCauley, Chris Pane and Jim Garner.
Not in picture: Judy Howell

Winslow's Organization of the Year 2000

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010

9. Standin' on the Corner Park

Sculptor: Ron Adamson

Architect: Loren V. Sadler

Mural: John Pugh

"Slowin' Down to Take a Look"

Photographed By Denise Boose, December 10, 2016

10. Glenn Frey

Radio personalities from Phoenix classic rock station KSLX Mark Devine and Paul Marshall & Standin' on the Corner Foundation helped raised funds for the Glen Frey statue that was added to the park September 24, 2016.

Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 1, 2022

11. Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona Marker

This marker, put up by the Route 66 Association of Arizona, replaced the original "Hampton Hotels" one in 2019.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,079 times since then and 171 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on December 21, 2018, by Mandy Kirby of Clovis, California. 4. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 30, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 10. submitted on December 18, 2016, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 11. submitted on March 7, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.