120 West Andy Devine Avenue
Kingman, AZ , 86401-5870 Phone: (928) 753-6106 Website The Kingman Powerhouse is a historic landmark that first went into service in 1907 as the Desert Power & Water Company Electric Power Plant. Originally built to generate electricity for the city and power the nearby mining operations, the powerhouse played a vital role in Kingman’s early growth. However, the completion of the Hoover Dam in 1938 rendered the local generating station obsolete. Saved from demolition by dedicated citizens, the Powerhouse has since been transformed into a vibrant Visitors' Center. It now houses the Carlos Elmer Gallery, showcasing the work of the renowned Arizona Highways photographer, and the Historic Route 66 Museum, making it a must-visit for history buffs and travelers alike.
The Route 66 Museum is truly unique in that it is a museum of history, housed in the historical Powerhouse building, located in the “heart” of the longest remaining stretch of the 2400 miles that was Route 66. The Route 66 Museum depicts the historical evolution of travel along the 35th parallel that became Route 66. The brilliant murals, photos and life size dioramas capture each of the groups that have traveled the route that has come to be known as the Mother Road.
There are two gift shops at the Visitor Center the one with the penny machine is located on the left hand side. It is the larger of the two. With unique Arizona and Route 66 souvenirs. There is no admission fee. Upstairs is the Arizona Route 66 Museum or Historic Route 66 Museum.
Hours are daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Plenty of free parking.
About 500 yards to the west is the Mohave Museum of History and Arts which has a 1 design (mule) penny machine.
General admission to the museum is $10 for adults. Seniors are $6. Children 12 and under are free with admission of an adult. It gives you access to all three locations including the Mohave Museum and Bonelli House as well.
Hours are daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with last entry at 3:30 pm. Museum is located upstairs.
Machine 1: The penny machine is located to the left of the gift shop counter. You do not have to pay admission to access the machine. Cost is 51¢ each. Designs are:
1. (H) Image of Powerhouse Museum building.
2. (H) A train from the nearby park.
3. (H) A corvette on Route 66.
4. (H) A map of the route from Las Vegas to Kingman to the Grand Canyon.
Kingman AZ Collectible Coin. $16.95 with tax (For sale at cashier.). Design is:
1) 'Explore Kingman Arizona EST 1882', Route US 66 street sign over city state name/ Rear- 'Arizona Copper Trade Unit, One Troy Ounce, .31.1 Ounces, 999 Fine Copper', Legal scale.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N36° 10' 37.3188" Longitude: W115° 8' 7.4184"
14May2024 - RAH - Successful mail off! Super friendly staff. Got the coins back in 9 calendar days.
9/30/24 Rolling good. RKY |
