Williams AZ

My apologies to the faithful followers. Last week I was very busy with company and this week I just didn't feel like working on the blog. Well, I am back and will post a variety of events and activities that have kept us BUSY!

My brother and his wife came to AZ for a business meeting and a visit. It was R&S's first visit to AZ and we offered to host and chauffeur their Tuesday-Sunday adventures. Tuesday through Thursday was spent in the Grand Canyon and northern communities. Friday through Sunday was spent around our area.

We did a bit of exploring in Williams, our home base for the Grand Canyon visit. This post is about Williams AZ, population around 3,000 and elevation 6,766 feet.

Williams is named for William S. "Old Bill" Williams, a soldier, scout, preacher, trapper, trader, and interpreter.

8 foot bronze statue of William S. Williams

Everything you want to know about Old Bill can be read on

the link above or here at Wikipedia.

I will say the two articles are vastly different!

Old Bill was so popular, not only is there a community 

named for him, but a river AND a mountain.

9256 feet

The birds seem to like Old Bill, too.

The Grand Canyon Railway makes a daily run to the Grand Canyon

on the steam locomotive.

Williams also is a stop for the Southwest Chief Amtrak train.

The town clock near the train depot.

Today, a B & B

Yesterday, a...

a bordello and MORE!

History of the Red Garter

As we were reading the signs and commenting among the four of us,

a couple with their suitcases came down the steps and exited

The Red Garter B & B Inn.

It struck us as quite humorous, given the history of the building.

Looking for business?

In 1984 Williams AZ became the last city to succumb to

the government's Interstate 40 and the demise of Route 66.

Windy & chilly on the days we spent up north.

We last visited Williams in 2012 when Favorite Daughter

came for a visit and a trip to the Grand Canyon.

More tomorrow, I think.