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Grand Canyon National Park
Photo Gallery
Grand Canyon view near Hermits Rest

Downloadable Public Domain Photos 

100 photographs from Grand Canyon National Park may be selected from a thumbnail gallery - then downloaded. (4x6 inches @ 300 dpi)

Topics Include:
- Scenic Photos from the rims and inner canyon
- Buildings and Activities.


 
MARY COLTER, ARCHITECT AND DECORATOR FOR THE SANTA FE RR, 1902-1948

Mary Colter

Who Was Mary Colter?

The Watchtower, Lookout Studio, Hermits Rest, Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Lodge, Hopi House...

Some of most unique structures along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon were designed by Mary Colter, Chief Architect and Decorator for the Fred Harvey Company/ Santa Fe Railroad.  Colter designed buildings where park visitors could rest, stay, eat and shop, Using local materials to create rustic buildings in the Southwestern style.

CCC STRINGS THE INNER-CANYON TELEPHONE LINE  

Did You Know?
In November of 1934, the Grand Canyon Civilian Conservation Corps began working on a trans-canyon telephone line. Starting at Indian Garden, they progressed downward to the Colorado River. It was necessary to complete this portion of the line first before the onset of extreme summer heat.
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Last Updated: August 15, 2009 at 13:08 EST