La Posada Historic District, Historic railroad hotel district in Winslow, United States.
La Posada Historic District is a railroad hotel district in Winslow featuring Spanish Colonial Revival design with adobe walls and terra cotta roofs. The complex holds a restored hotel with guest rooms, dining facilities, and a museum within its grounds.
The district was founded in 1930 by the Fred Harvey Company and Santa Fe Railway as a key stop for travelers during the height of rail travel. This establishment shaped Winslow's growth as a railroad town.
The district displays artworks and furnishings that reflect Southwestern building traditions and regional craftsmanship. Walking through its spaces, you can see how local design choices shaped the interior character and period details.
The location sits on East 2nd Street and is easily walkable, with clear signage guiding you through the historic buildings. Plan several hours to explore the hotel, museum, and dining venues at a leisurely pace.
The district covers 11 acres and was listed on the National Register on March 31, 1992, with three contributing buildings, one contributing site and one other contributing structure. The hotel was restored in 1997 by artist Tina Mion and her husband Allan Affeldt, and since 2011 it has held a museum of Mion's art.
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