Holbrook in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Painted Desert Inn
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
1. Painted Desert Inn Marker
Has been designated a
National
Historical Landmark
This site possesses National Significance
in Commemorating the
History of the United States of America
1987
Erected by National Park Services.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
Location. 35° 5.018′ N, 109° 47.311′ W. Marker is in Holbrook, Arizona, in Navajo County. It is on Petrified Forest Road, on the left when traveling east. Located at Kachina Point, 1.8 Miles North of North Entrance Station of Petrified Forest National Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Petrified Forest Road, Holbrook AZ 86025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Stone Tree House (within shouting distance of this marker); At Home in the Painted Desert (within shouting distance of this marker); Badlands (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Get Lost (about 400 feet away); Over the Edge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tawa Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Desert Vistas (approx. Ύ mile away); A Painted Park (approx. 0.9 miles away).
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
2. Painted Desert Inn Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
3. Painted Desert Inn and Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
4. Entrance Doors to Rooms
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
5. Painted Desert Inn - Peek a boo!
Need a room for the night? Half of these six rooms along the west wall were originally guestrooms for visitors, complete with mirror, sink, bunkbed, and fireplace. Staff stayed in the other three rooms.
Starting in 1950, the rooms all became onsite quarters for the Fred Harvey Company employees. A head Harvey Girl acted as watchful den mother to ensure proper conduct. This room was occupied by Rachel Ramirez (photo below and right) and a second Girl. Harvey Girl Rachel Ramirez stands outside quarters, 1950s.
Starting in 1950, the rooms all became onsite quarters for the Fred Harvey Company employees. A head Harvey Girl acted as watchful den mother to ensure proper conduct. This room was occupied by Rachel Ramirez (photo below and right) and a second Girl. Harvey Girl Rachel Ramirez stands outside quarters, 1950s.
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
6. Interior
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
7. Interior
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
8. Exterior
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 2, 2013
9. View of Painted Desert
Photographed by Mandy Kirby
10. Painted Desert Inn Marker
Photographed by Mandy Kirby
11. Painted Desert Inn Marker
Photographed by Mandy Kirby
12. Painted Desert Inn Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 26, 2024
13. Painted Desert Inn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,054 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 10, 11, 12. submitted on December 20, 2018, by Mandy Kirby of Clovis, California. 13. submitted on September 4, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
