North Rim in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Promoting Tourism on the North Rim
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 24, 2024
1. Promoting Tourism on the North Rim Marker
"This is one of the wonders of the world! People will come from all quarters of the globe and will pay great sums of money to gaze on what we behold." - Edwin Dilworth "Dee" Woolley
A visionary entrepreneur, "Uncle Dee" pushed to make the North Rim's scenic wonders a tourist destination. He invited dignitaries to hep promote a potential railroad line but when the railroad showed no interest, and the automobile industry increased, "Dee" brought the first cars to the North Rim. With the formation of the Grand Canyon Transportation Company, he created the first direct route from the North Rim, via the Woolley Trail, to the Colorado River. After construction of the river cable tram, visitors could continue their journey across the river to the South Rim. "Uncle Dee's" pioneering spirit lives on in visitors today as they explore the roads and trails of the North Rim.
[Caption]: "Dee" Woolley (left) with Senator George Sutherland and Representative Joseph Howell, Kaibab Forest, 1905.
[Caption]: "Dee" Woolley (right) and Dave Rust (left) in tram cage crossing Colorado River.
[Caption]: Woolley Cabin, built in 1907, 2 miles (3.2 km) from Bright Angel Trail. Director of National Park Service, Stephen T. Mather, is second from right, 1920.
[Caption]: First cars entering
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Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 36° 15.567′ N, 112° 1.263′ W. Marker is in North Rim, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on Cape Royal Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Rim AZ 86052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country and in Hopi. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, in Colorado Plateau, and at the Four Corners. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Maintaining Mountain Meadows (a few steps from this marker); Greenland Lake (approx. 2 miles away); North Kaibab Trail (approx. 3½ miles away); Summer Home (approx. 4½ miles away); From Canvas to Castles (approx. 4.6 miles away); Grand Canyon Lodge, 1928-1932 (approx. 4.6 miles away); Grand Canyon Lodge, A Legacy Rebuilt (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Grand Canyon Lodge (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Rim.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 24, 2024
2. Promoting Tourism on the North Rim Marker
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3. Grand Canyon - North Rim
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 24, 2024
4. Grand Canyon - North Rim
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5. Grand Canyon - North Rim
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 24, 2024
6. Grand Canyon - North Rim
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 7, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
