Winslow, AZ
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About Winslow
- • Singer-songwriter, Mitch Easter, known for REM collaborations, was born in Winslow.
- • The Standin' on the Corner Park, celebrating the Eagles' song, originated here.
- • The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad's arrival in 1880 established Winslow.
- • The Painted Desert Indian Center houses a petrified wood collection.
- • The 1905 fire destroyed much of the business district, prompting rebuilding.
- • It's named for railroad executive Edward F. Winslow and was founded in 1880.
- • With roughly 9,000 residents, it's smaller than its '70s peak.
- • At 4,883 feet, the air is thin and the views are expansive.
- • Transportation, particularly rail and road, remains a key industry.
- • A quiet, nostalgic charm permeates, evoking simpler times and open roads.
- • The Arizona Cardinals, while in Phoenix, are the closest NFL team.
- • Winslow High School's football team has a storied history of state championships.