In 1880; the Atlantic Pacific Railroad laid out the Winslow townsite along its new transcontinental line through northeastern Arizona Territory because the nearby Little Colorado River supplied a vital water source. The river had sustained the prehistoric Homolovi villages; and a passable ford across the river brought trails; wagon roads; and Mormon settlers to the area before the railroad arrived. This high desert boomtown blossomed into a bustling city when the Santa Fe Railway bought the AP and transferred division headquarters to Winslow. Along with a shipping point for area ranches; trading posts; and lumber mills; the railroad provided passenger service to the alluring Southwest. Travelers enjoyed fine dining by Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls and lodging at architect Mary Colters La Posada Hotel. As automobiles replaced rail travel in the 1920s; the highway running through downtown Winslow became part of the famed US Route 66. Interstate 40 eventually bypassed downtown; but Winslows historic attractions; Standin on the Corner Park; and nearby Hopi and Navajo lands continue to lure visitors from around the world.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Not for everyoneBy Earl Crump IIA great artist; poor teacher. This book is more of a portfolio than a tricks and techniques guide. If youre looking for step-by-step instructions; this is not the book for you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good stuffBy CustomerVery clear and very useful. It makes learning basic techniques very easy to master. Short and sweet. I would have preferred one book with all the techniques instead of four; but tats just a quibble.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. not to badBy bluemoongoddessA pretty good book; but i wish it went into more detail about how to use different methods of the software programs rather than getting art lessons on concepts.
