From San Diego to El Centro to Gila Bend to I 17 up to Flagstaff
Rest Stop Outside El Centro Then Gas and Sunset at Gila BendThe depot at Flagstaff has been an integral part of the city since 1926, the year it was built by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This Tudor Revival brick building with its cross-gabled roof was designed by one of the railroad’s engineering staff. It stands at what has historically been one of the busiest railroad corridors for both freight and passenger rail in the United States. The station also serves as the city’s Visitors Center – Great American Train StationsThe View From Flagstaff – The snow topped Humphrey’s Peak of the trio called San Francisco PeaksLogging Wheel. Once an integral part of the logging industry in this area. From 1870 they were used to help clear timber from land for farming. Cut trees and logs were chained up underneath and rolled away to clear the land. But in the 1880’s they were commonly used in the logging industry. Wheeling cut trees away to railroad flat cars. Humphreys PeakFlagstaff AZ Walkabout. Ghost Sign for Mission Ice Cream and frozen bars is on the corner of Aspen Avenue and San Francisco Street on the side of what is now the Mountain Sports store.Mountain Sports Store/Flagstaff Elks Building, 24 N. San Francisco Street The A•B•C ghost sign at 16 Route 66, Flagstaff Brewing CompanyMany of Flagstaff’s buildings are made of stone.11 South Beaver Street Burly Fish Tattoo and Piercing 11 Beaver StreetThe Hopi Building is a retail-owned property of the Hopi tribe located in Heritage Square in Flagstaff, Arizona. It was formerly known as the “Heritage Square” building, but it was christened the “Hopi Building” on 5 October 2010.The Babbitt Brothers Building, San Francisco Street at Aspen Avenue. The story of the Babbitt Brothers requires a deep dive beyond the space provided here. But it’s a rich story. https://enjoyflagstaff.com/babbitt-brothers-flagstaff/The National Register Bank Hotel Building. Dating back to 1888 as a bank and hotel, then later it became the McMillan Opera House. In 1892 it was also a stop for the Flagstaff-Grand Canyon Stagecoach.Hotel Monte Vista, located at 100 North San Francisco Street, was built in 1927 and is a centerpiece of the historic downtown district. It contains 73 rooms and suites on three floors. Many famous people have spent the night at the Hotel Monte Vista, including Hollywood icons John Wayne, Spencer Tracy, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Anthony Hopkins, Esther Williams, and Barbara Stanwyck. It’s a favorite of ghost hunters – there have been many alleged ghost sightings at the Hotel Monte Vista. One of the sightings involves a “Phantom Bell Boy” that knocks on guests’ doors in the middle of the night and will talk to the guest.The 1929 Motor Tourist Hotel – Motel Du Beau. The iconic 80 neon tower came in the early 1030’sThe Downtowner was built in 1919. K. J. Nackard made it into an “auto inn” during the 1930’s. Today it’s the Grand Canyon International Hostel. Altitudes Bar and Grill, 2 South Beaver StreetLeaving Flagstaff, an abandoned Route 66 truss bridge. The San Francisco Peaks in the background.
