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Lookout Studio

Grand canyon Village, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
928-638-2631
Lookout Studio
Ranked #4 of 5 shopping in Grand Canyon National Park
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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153 reviews 153 reviews
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65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
“Historic Colter Building”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

It's always great to see a Mary Colter Building, and this one was no exception. Built to compete with the Kolb Bros Studio, this one has excellent views (although it may be a bit terrifying for anyone frightened of heights to go out on balcony and look through viewfinder). Also kudos to the Grand Canyon Association which stocks and staffs... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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872 helpful votes 872 helpful votes
“Historic Architecture and Impressive Views - Must See”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Ignore the gift shop inside (there are better one elsewhere nearby on the South Rim) and instead, enjoy the attractive building and the views. Lookout Studio was built by the Sante Fe RR in 1914 and was a photography studio to compete with the nearby Kolb Studio (see separate review). It is one of several buildings at the Grand Canyon... More

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
“Great Colter work”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Architect Mary Jane Colter designed this building, and it's worth a stop if you like her work. It's basically a gift shop now, but there are some great views out the back. More

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Avon, Ohio
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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
“Small Historic Building Perched of the Edge of the Canyon”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
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This small historic building designed by Mary Colter, who designed many of the historic buildings at the Grand Canyon, is perched of the edge of the canyon and it is worth a moment to take a look as you pass it along the Rim Trail. More

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