Desert View Watchtower

Desert View Watchtower, also known as the Indian Watchtower at Desert View, is a 70-foot (21 m)-high stone building located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon within Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, United States. The tower is located at Desert View, more than 20 miles (32 km) to the east of the main developed area at Grand Canyon Village, toward the east entrance to the park. The four-story structure, completed in 1932, was designed by American architect Mary Colter, an employee of the Fred Harvey Company who also created and designed many other buildings in the Grand Canyon vicinity including Hermit's Rest and the Lookout Studio. The interior contains murals by Fred Kabotie.

Desert View Watchtower Historic District
Desert View Watchtower
LocationGrand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Coordinates36°2′38″N 111°49′33″W
Built1932
ArchitectMary Colter, et al.
Part ofMary Jane Colter buildings (ID87001436)
NRHP reference No.87001436
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 3, 1995 (Desert View Watchtower HD)
Designated NHLDCPMay 28, 1987
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