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

Standin' on the Corner Park

Winslow, Arizona

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.

Route 66 Roadside Attraction Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing.

Erected by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark Program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list.

Location. 35° 1.407′ N, 110° 41.887′ W. Marker is in Winslow, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker is at the intersection of North Kinsley Avenue and West 2nd Street (Interstate 40), on the right when traveling south on North Kinsley Avenue. Marker and park are located on the Historic Route 66. Marker is on the northwest corner. 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 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. La Posada Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); The Winslow Bridge

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

By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010

2. Standin' on the Corner Park

(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).

Additional comments.
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 Carolina.

By Mandy Kirby

3. Standin' on the Corner Park Marker

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

By Mike Stroud, 2002

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

By Bill Kirchner

5. Standin' on the Corner Park

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.

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.

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

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"

By Denise Boose, December 10, 2016

10. Glen 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.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,744 times since then and 41 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. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.