Grand Canyon National Park in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hopi House
Constructed in 1905
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
1. Hopi House Marker
Designed as living quarters for Hopi artisans and as a place to sell Hopi crafts and souvenirs, this building represents the efforts of the Fred Harvey Company to revive Southwest Indian arts and crafts. Designed by Mary Jane Colter, the building was modeled after part of the Hopi village at Third Mesa, in Oraibi. It retains much of its original appearance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans.
Location. 36° 3.48′ N, 112° 8.213′ W. Marker is in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is on the wall of Hopi House, off Village Loop Drive in Grand Canyon Village. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Canyon AZ 86023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. El Tovar Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hopi House (within shouting distance of this marker); El Tovar (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named El Tovar Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Verkamp's Curios (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Santa Fe Depot (about 400 feet away);
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Hopi House
Photographed By Michael Quinn, June 12, 2016
3. North elevation of Hopi House at sunset.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 999 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 16, 2016, by Michael Quinn of Grand Canyon, Arizona.
