Included in this lodge design were a couple of historically significant structures that might well have been demolished without her intervention – the Buckey O’Neill Cabin, originally home to one of Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, and the Red Horse Station, which served as the post office for 20 years. For example the ”geologic” fireplace in the History Room featuring all of the rock layers of Grand Canyon, from the river cobbles to the youngest stone strata on the rim. Under the direction of the Santa Fe Railroad, Colter was tasked to design a fresh look for Bright Angel Lodge in an effort to provide more moderately priced lodging in contrast to El Tovar “up the hill.” She drew inspirations from many local sources in her architecture. All of its changes were to accommodate increased visitation after the arrival of the train in 1901. Over the years it has gone through many transformations – originally a hotel, then a camp, and finally a lodge. This iconic lodge and its surrounding cabins are rich with cultural history. Colter, has a natural rustic character and is a Registered National Historic Landmark. Natural Rustic Character About Bright Angel Lodge & Cabinsīright Angel Lodge, designed in 1935 by famed Southwest architect Mary E.J.

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