![]() Guests staying at the Kachina Lodge will need to check-in at the El Tovar Front Desk. The Kachina Lodge sits directly on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Visit the Bright Angel History Room where you will find information on the Harvey Girls, the Harvey Indian Detour Couriers, historic postcards, a 100-year-old El Tovar menu, original surrey carriage, and much more. Both are currently available as overnight accommodations. ![]() Included in this lodge design were a couple of historically significant structures that might well have been demolished without her intervention the Buckey ONeill Cabin, originally home to one of Roosevelts 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. She drew inspirations from many local sources in her architecture. 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. 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. Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United Statesīright Angel Lodge, designed in 1935 by famed Southwest architect Mary E.J. ![]()
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