Roof top view of the town....
Very unique souvenir shop. Lots of maniquins. right along route 66.
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When pioneers along the Beale Wagon Road passed through this area in the mid nineteenth century, it was known as Mint Valley. Later when the Prescott and Central Arizona Railroad planned to connect the area to Prescott, in 1886, the settlement was called Prescott Junction. Completing the tracks, the train had to run backwards to Prescott Junction because there wasn’t a turntable in Prescott.
Before long, the Railroad went out of business, shutting down the junction. However, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad took over the abandoned rail line, and the town changed its name to Seligman, in honor of the Seligman brothers, who helped finance the rail line south.
At the turn of the century, Seligman was populated primarily by cowboys working the large ranches of the area. Along with these rough and ready men, came a piece of the Wild West, complete with shootouts on the streets. At this time the saloons and brothels outnumbered the churches three to one. Over the years, Seligman settled down but today, is still populated by people working at some of the state’s largest ranches. Another 50 miles to Flagstaff .... keep walking...
Very unique souvenir shop. Lots of maniquins. right along route 66.
Need to gas up?
You Kill It, We Grill It," says the Roadkill Cafe. Try deer delectables, fender tenders, swirl of squirrel, or the splatter platter at this quirky cafe on Route 66. Seriously though, the cafe is famous for its char-broiled burgers, steaks and ribs. The cafe is located at 502 W. Highway 66 in Seligman, Arizona.
In the mood for somthing more sweet?
When pioneers along the Beale Wagon Road passed through this area in the mid nineteenth century, it was known as Mint Valley. Later when the Prescott and Central Arizona Railroad planned to connect the area to Prescott, in 1886, the settlement was called Prescott Junction. Completing the tracks, the train had to run backwards to Prescott Junction because there wasn’t a turntable in Prescott.Before long, the Railroad went out of business, shutting down the junction. However, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad took over the abandoned rail line, and the town changed its name to Seligman, in honor of the Seligman brothers, who helped finance the rail line south.
At the turn of the century, Seligman was populated primarily by cowboys working the large ranches of the area. Along with these rough and ready men, came a piece of the Wild West, complete with shootouts on the streets. At this time the saloons and brothels outnumbered the churches three to one. Over the years, Seligman settled down but today, is still populated by people working at some of the state’s largest ranches.
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Hooray for Seligman! It is also a major inspiration for Radiator Springs, from the Pixar movie "Cars." We stopped there on our big trip back to MO a couple of years ago.
Looks like all the road trips of my youth!!Not so long ago. We may have to hitchhike for a ways!
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