Historic Hubbell Trading Center to House Artifacts Press Release
For Immediate Release
September 23, 2008
Contact: Mike Finney
PHONE: 480.897.3331
mike@azcomgroup.com
Winslow, Arizona
Historic Hubbell Trading Center to House Artifacts
Winslow, Az - Legendary Indian Trader Lorenzo Hubbell established his first trading post in Ganado, Arizona north of Winslow in 1878. As his enterprise grew, a distribution center was built on the main street in Winslow, Az on what would become The Mother Road, Route 66 with access to the Santa Fe Railroad tracks at the rear of the property. That center was bustling with activity as rugs and other Native American merchandise were purchased from Indian artists. This historic building, known formerly as The Hubbell Trading Post in Winslow, is experiencing a rebirth with a dynamic exhibit "A Tribute to Tribes & Traders".
The new exhibit will tell the story of the impact and connection this historic building had on the Native Americans and the citizens of neighboring communities. Artifacts of the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, and Anasazi will be displayed as well as mercantile equipment that was used by the Hubbell employees. The original safe and freight scales used for weighing wool and other commodities will be in the exhibit.
The Winslow Hubbell facility will also be home to Winslow's new Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. The Exhibit and Visitor Center is scheduled to open in late 2008. The building is listed on the National Historic Registry.
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For more information contact:
Bob Hall, CEO
Winslow Chamber of Commerce
928.289.2434
winslowchamber@cableone.net
4701 S. Lakeshore 1-A
Tempe, AZ 85282