Grand Canyon South Rim Ranger's Dormitory facts for kids
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Ranger's Dormitory
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 Location in Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Location | Off AZ 64 in Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, Arizona |
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| Built | 1921 |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000219 |
| Added to NRHP | September 5, 1975 |
The Ranger's Dormitory is a special old building at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. It was built between 1920 and 1921. This building was first used as a place for workers to live. Later, in 1927, it became a home for park rangers.
This stone building was designed by Daniel Ray Hull. He worked for the National Park Service. The dormitory's design was an early example of the National Park Service Rustic style. This style uses natural materials to help buildings blend into their surroundings.
About the Ranger's Dormitory
The Ranger's Dormitory is one of the first buildings the National Park Service built at the South Rim. It is about 55 feet (17 meters) long and 25 feet (7.6 meters) wide. The outside walls are made of rough sandstone. It has a long roof that slopes down on two sides, called a gabled roof.
Building Design and Features
The ends of the roof are covered with wood. The ground slopes away from the front of the building to the back. This means the back door has stone steps leading up to it.
Inside, there is an entrance hall. There is also a large common room with a stone fireplace. This fireplace is at the western end of the building. A hallway runs down the middle to the back door. There are individual rooms on both sides of this central hallway.
A Historic Landmark
The Ranger's Dormitory is considered a very important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1975. This list includes places that are important to American history.
The dormitory is also part of a larger area called the Grand Canyon Village Historic District. This whole district is a National Historic Landmark. This means it's recognized as a place of national importance.
