Painted Desert Inn, National Historic Landmark in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, US.
The stone and wood building stands on a mesa, featuring thick walls, multiple flat roofs, and large windows overlooking the multicolored desert landscape.
Herbert David Lore constructed the original Stone Tree House in 1924, which the National Park Service acquired in 1936 for preservation and renovation.
Fred Kabotie created murals within the dining areas in 1947, depicting traditional Hopi ceremonies and daily activities of Native American communities.
The building currently functions as a museum with an ice cream parlor during summer months, offering interpretive exhibits about regional history.
The structure incorporates petrified wood from the surrounding area into its architectural elements, following Pueblo Revival design principles.
Location: Apache County
Inception: 1937
Architects: Lyle E. Bennett
Architectural style: Pueblo Revival Style architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.08398,-109.78810
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
This guide presents Arizona's geological formations, desert landscapes and historical sites. The locations include sandstone rocks, Spanish missions, cave systems, petrified forests and archaeological sites. The natural areas display the geology of the American Southwest with canyons, cactus forests and volcanic formations.
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Painted Desert Community Complex Historic District
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Allentown Bridge
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Querino Canyon Bridge
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Rainbow Forest Museum
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Agate Bridge
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Crystal Forest
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Giant Logs Trail
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Painted Desert Visitor Center
2.1 km
Jasper Forest Viewpoint
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Tiponi Point
1.5 km
Blue Mesa Trail
16.4 km
Whipple Point
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Tawa Point
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Route 66 Pullout
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Giant Logs
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Lacey Point
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Obed Road Bridge
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Rainbow Forest Complex
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