How Seligman Got Its Name: Railroad Money, a Junction in the Grass, and 1886
Seligman, Arizona began as Prescott Junction, a windswept rail stop in the high desert. How it got its current name is a story of New York banking houses, …
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Stories, history, and guides to Seligman, Arizona — the small town that saved Route 66.
Things to Do in Seligman, Arizona: A Complete Guide to the Birthplace of Historic Route 66
What to do in Seligman, Arizona — the barbershop that saved Route 66, the Snow Cap Drive-In, the historic commercial district, and the town Pixar turned into …
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The full history of Seligman, Arizona — from its origins as a Santa Fe Railway division point to its role in Route 66, its near-death after the Interstate …
Read more →Seligman, Arizona: The Real Town Behind Radiator Springs
Pixar's Cars drew heavily from Seligman, Arizona and the Delgadillo family for its fictional Radiator Springs. Here's what's real, what's imagined, and what the …
Read more →Shopping in Seligman: Gift Shops, Route 66 Souvenirs, and Where to Find Them
The gift shops and souvenir stores in Seligman, Arizona — what they carry, where to find authentic Route 66 memorabilia, and what makes Seligman's retail scene …
Read more →Roadkill Cafe in Seligman: The Diner That Turned a Dark Joke Into a Route 66 Institution
The Roadkill Cafe in Seligman, Arizona — how a self-deprecating name became a Route 66 landmark, what to order, and why this unpretentious diner has outlasted …
Read more →Seligman Sundries: The General Store at the Heart of Route 66
The Seligman Sundries general store and soda fountain was a community anchor for travelers and locals alike during Route 66's golden era. Here's its history and …
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