Urban Route 66, Williams, historic area in Arizona, US
Urban Route 66 in Williams is a street that forms part of the famous US Route 66 and runs through the center of town. It extends for about four blocks and is lined with buildings from the 1920s to 1940s that house shops, motels, and restaurants.
The street was paved in the 1920s as part of US Route 66 and brought travelers and business to Williams. Over the decades, gas stations, motels, and shops emerged along it, until Interstate 40 bypassed the route in 1984 and the street lost its role as a main travel corridor.
The street carries the name Route 66 and connects the past of automobile travel with today. Visitors can see how this street drew travelers across generations and how the community keeps its history alive in the shops and buildings that line it.
The street is easy to walk and offers a pleasant stroll through the downtown area of Williams. The best time to visit is during the day when shops are open and the details of the older buildings are clearly visible.
A gas station from the 1930s with its original canopy and old pumps still stands along the street. Similarly, the old theater from 1912 with its story of silent films, hidden activities, and the first talking picture shown in the area remains a notable sight.
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