Saturday, May 5, 2012

Desert View and the Watchtower

On this day we drove to the eastern end of the park to explore Desert View and the Watchtower.

The Watchtower, like many other structures at the Grand Canyon, was designed by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter. She was known for designing buildings that would blend in with their surroundings. 

 The first floor was painted by a Hopi artist.

 Looking up to the ceiling.

 Views from the windows at the top.










The following are photos outside the tower at Desert View.






The watchtower in the distance.

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