Grand Canyon Park Operations Building
National Historic Landmark

Grand Canyon Park Operations Building

Grand Canyon National Park, Coconino County, Arizona
Listed
May 27, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001412

About this property

The Grand Canyon Park Operations Building was built in 1929 on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park. It is significant as an example of a National Park Service building designed to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings, in the National Park Service Rustic style. The Operations Building was designed to replace the Superintendent's Residence as the park headquarters. It was in turn replaced by a newer building in 1967, and presently functions as the headquarters for park law enforcement. The building was designed by the National Park Service Landscape Division under the direction of Thomas Chalmers Vint, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark for its design significance.

Location

Grand Canyon National Park, Coconino County, Arizona
36.05502, -112.13763

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ranger's Dormitory
Industrial
0 mi
Grand Canyon Railroad Station
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0.1 mi
Grand Canyon Village Historic District (Boundary Increase)
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0.1 mi
Superintendent's Residence
Civil War
0.1 mi
Grand Canyon Village Historic District
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0.2 mi

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When was Grand Canyon Park Operations Building listed on the National Register?

Grand Canyon Park Operations Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Grand Canyon Park Operations Building?

Grand Canyon Park Operations Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Grand Canyon Park Operations Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Grand Canyon Park Operations Building has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Grand Canyon Park Operations Building?

The period of significance for Grand Canyon Park Operations Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.

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