National Register of Historic Places

Williams' Store

Riverton, Cherokee County, Kansas
Listed
August 28, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000843

About this property

Williams' Store is a historic store located along Old U.S. Route 66 in Riverton, Kansas. Leo Williams built the store in 1925, the year before Route 66 was designated. The store had a gas station and sold a variety of goods. While it was mainly a grocery and general store, Williams and his wife Lora sold chili and barbecue beef to travelers on Route 66. The store even had a croquet court at one point, which hosted local tournaments. The court was eventually removed to add parking. Leo Williams leased the store to Lloyd Paxon in 1945; Leo died before the lease expired; his wife Lora ran the store until 1970. The store is now known as the Eisler Brothers Old Riverton Store. It is still in operation and serves as the headquarters of the Route 66 Association of Kansas. This place was the inspiration for the Route 66 songs for the Pixar movie Cars. The store was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2003.

Location

7109 SE Highway 66
Riverton, Cherokee County, Kansas
37.07515, -94.70287

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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Williams' Store listed on the National Register?

Williams' Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Williams' Store?

Williams' Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Williams' Store?

The period of significance for Williams' Store is recorded as the industrial era.

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