The War Years
1940-19
Before the War was actually declared the Painted Desert Inn was open for business.  It was run as an Inn, with a curio shop and a lunchroom.

When War was declared, due to rationing and the overall atmosphere, the Inn closed for lack of business.
Painted Desert Inn Menu

Fred Harvey
1945-1958
Please note that all text and photographs, except where otherwise noted, are copywrited.
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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