The 1972 Eagles song "Take It Easy" mentions Winslow, Arizona in a line referencing a girl, a Lord, and a flatbed Ford. The city commemorates the song with Standin' on the Corner Park, which features murals depicting that imagery, and hosts an annual Standin' On The Corner street festival traditionally held the last week of September.
Who designed the La Posada Hotel in Winslow Arizona?
Mary Colter designed the original Harvey House that became La Posada. It opened in 1930, closed in 1957, and was later gutted by the Santa Fe Railway for use as offices before being abandoned in 1994. Allan Affeldt bought and restored the building, which now operates as the La Posada Hotel.
Who designed Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport?
Charles Lindbergh designed Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport, which was originally constructed by Transcontinental Air Transport. The airport's name honors Lindbergh's role in planning the early transcontinental air network.
What is the population of Winslow Arizona?
According to the 2020 census, Winslow had a population of 9,005. The median age was 34.3 years, and the city covers an area of 12.3 square miles.
What notable people are from Winslow Arizona?
Notable people associated with Winslow include Deb Haaland, the first Native American woman elected to Congress and 54th United States Secretary of the Interior; Nick Hysong, gold medalist in pole vault at the 2000 Summer Olympics; and Richard Kleindienst, United States Attorney General under Richard Nixon. Jay R. Vargas, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, is also connected to the city.
How did the 9-11 Remembrance Gardens in Winslow Arizona get built?
The 9-11 Remembrance Gardens in Winslow was constructed using two steel beams recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center towers. It honors those killed during the September 11 attacks.