Another shows Navajo men in front of a traditional home in 1934. A fourth, undated photo, shows a Havasupai family making baskets. Artifacts include a magnificent Navajo squash blossom necklace, a Havasupai basket made from bear grass and replica of Hopi cow kachina. With a push of a button on the Route 66 display, strains of Nat King Cole's version of the famous song about the Mother Road emanate. Mention is made of Williams being the last Route 66 town bypassed in 1984.
Several photos catch early local scenes along the highway.
Other exhibits depict the Beale Road, the Bill Williams Mountain Men and Buckskinners, how the town got its name, ecology, fire suppression and natural origins. Or call the chamber of commerce during regular business hours at 635-1418. You can also call the chamber of commerce during regular business hours at 635-1418. No framing, reproduction, distribution or copying of the website, its contents or graphics is allowed. Western Newspapers, Inc. website or the contents contained therein.