Kolb Studio, Photography studio at Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon Village, United States
The Kolb Studio spans five stories with 23 rooms, featuring rustic architecture that adapts to the natural surroundings of the Grand Canyon rim.
Brothers Ellsworth and Emery Kolb established their photography business near Bright Angel Trail in 1904 after receiving permission from trail owner Ralph Cameron.
The brothers recorded their 101-day journey on the Colorado River using a motion picture camera, creating films that were shown across the United States.
The studio now functions as an art gallery and bookstore, offering exhibitions, hiking gear, and guided tours three times per week through Grand Canyon Conservancy.
The structure narrowly escaped demolition in the 1960s when the National Park Service considered it incompatible with other buildings in the area.
Location: Grand Canyon Village
Inception: 1904
Architectural style: rustic architecture
Website: https://nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/art-exhibits.htm
GPS coordinates: 36.05795,-112.14256
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:36
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