Grand Canyon National Park in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Historic Kolb Studio
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
1. Historic Kolb Studio Marker
Established in 1904 by the Kolb Brothers as a photographic studio and operated by Emery Kolb until his death in 1976. Kolb is now operated as a book store and information center by the Grand Canyon Association, a non-profit organization. Proceeds go directly to Grand Canyon National Park.
Erected by Grand Canyon Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 36° 3.478′ N, 112° 8.545′ W. Marker is in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from North Village Loop. Marker is adjacent to the studio entrance, along the South Rim walkway, off Village Loop Road in Grand Canyon Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 N Vlg Lp, Grand Canyon AZ 86023, 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 walking distance of this marker: Kolb Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Canyon Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bright Angel Cabin 88 & 89 (about 400 feet away); Buckey's Cabin (about 400 feet away); The Lookout (about 400 feet away); Bright Angel Trail
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Also see . . . Kolb Brothers: Grand Canyon Pioneers. Arizona PBS video (26m 46s) (Submitted on January 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 21, 2024
2. The Historic Kolb Studio front porch and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
3. Historic Kolb Studio and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
4. Historic Kolb Studio
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
5. Historic Kolb Studio
On the Canyon Rim
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on July 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
