The Williams community gathered Saturday (31 May) for the dedication of the railroad and Williams exhibits in Glassburn Park. Outstanding refreshments were provided by Williams Clean and Beautiful and American Legion.
The exhibits are the third of the community projects with a railroad theme. The two gateway arches and the exhibits are the result of a long-standing partnership between the Museum and City of Williams. In true community spirit the projects also involved businesses and individuals. The BNSF Railway, Grand Canyon Railway, APS, Southwest Industrial Rigging, Chamber of Commerce and individuals contributed generously of funds and services in one or more of the projects.
Primary funding was made available through the Museum’s Transportation Enhancement Grants managed by Arizona Department of Transportation and City. Labor was largely provided through the City’s various Departments. Staff and project management was a cooperative effort by the City and Museum.
Alicia Raecke lent her artistic talents to the interpretive exhibits and the panels completed by Pacific Studio of Seattle, WA.
Comments at the dedication were made by Mayor John Moore, Supervisor Matt Ryan, and Museum CEO Al Richmond.
