In 1901, a 60-mile long railroad spur line to the Grand Canyon secured Williams the title "Gateway to the Grand Canyon." Train tickets at that time cost $3.95 serving world travelers and locals alike, this pre-1910 structure was home to a men's clothing store for more than sixty years.

Marker is on West Bill Williams Boulevard/West Route 66 west of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.

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