Painted Desert Inn conclusion

A Close Call
1958 to the prese

In 1958, the Inn closed again. The structure had become compromised. Large cracks laced the walls. Water damage threatened the Kabotie murals.

In the mid-1970s, it was decided that the Inn would be razed. Because of local, grassroot outcry, however, the Inn was saved.

In 1987, the Inn became a National Historic Landmark. It was an irreplaceable part of Petrified Forest National Park, a reminder of the rich historical resources of the area.

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Copyright 2001 Hallie Lars

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Notes:
Skylight drawings based on originals by the CCC
Historic photo courtesy of Petrified Forest NP,
National Park Service

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