Tucson

The 1949 Williams Tucson (model 25), manufactured on January 4, 1949, is a notable early machine from Harry Williams' Williams Manufacturing Company, designed by Williams himself with art by George Molentin. The Tucson represents Williams' work in the late 1940s, part of the postwar wave of electro-mechanical pinball innovation.

The machine features two flippers, a component that was still a relatively new innovation in pinball at the time, allowing players to control the ball's movement with more precision than earlier plunger-only designs. Two pop bumpers add an extra layer of challenge, while two kick-out holes provide additional scoring opportunities as the ball is returned to play.

The machine's American Places theme, evoked by its name, fits into a broader trend of pinball machines named after U.S. locations during this period. Not much else is documented about this specific machine, but as an early Harry Williams design with George Molentin artwork, it offers a glimpse into the formative years of Williams Manufacturing Company.