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Del E.Webb Buildings in Grand Canyon National
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Grand Canyon National Park Building #166 This is a timber and stone structure with wood frame in-fill, stone foundation and piers completed in the “Rocky Mountain Swiss Chalet rustic style”. It was constructed using PWA funds. Plans prepared by the NPS. Superintendent awarded bid to Del Webb Construction Company along with other building projects: constructing two postal employee quarters, two employee residences and a fire equipment storage shed The Director of the NPS approved a contract on December 7, 1934. Work began December 17, 1934 with the work completed June 8, 1935. The interior consisted of five principal spaces. The workspace was the largest portion and was open to the full height of the exposed roof structure. A single partition was between the lobby and the mailroom. A vault, small vestibule, and Postmaster’s office were located at the east end of the building. There were restrooms by the vault, and a balcony above these rooms. |
Historic Photos From the Grand Canyon N.P. Museum Collection
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Information about the Post Office 1935 monthly report on steam line to post office 1935 ECW landscape architect photos structure and walkway 1935 Monthly Report photos/service road, building, entrance 1936 Photo copy of photo 881, 882, 883 1937 Special Use Permit 1943 Building Inventory 1949 Photo copy of photo looking NW 1975 LCS inventory report: History of Post offices in Grand Canyon 1974 National Register Nomination 1980s fire escape plan, lost and found office plan, etc. Various plans including GRCA pipeline and building map (utilities) 30 NOV 1937, revised APR 1951, CECL #1-21496, #113, 70069, 2 sheets Listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing buildings in the GRCA Village Historic District 1982 LCS Field Inventory Report – says on National Register 20 NOV 1975 |
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Current adaptive use Interior has been extensively subdivided, the ceilings lowered and a small office created in part of the space above the new ceiling and directly off the balcony. It is currently used by the Magistrate’s Office. |
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Important Events - S. Rim Post Office:
Grand Canyon Post Office opened in 1902 in B.A. Camp, Martin Buggeln, postmaster. Moved to Cameron Hotel in 1907. In 1930’s was in a building that was originally a stage station at Red Horse. 1935 Del E. Webb constructed new facility. Mid-1970’s began plan for current facility in Mather Center. (Market Plaza) 2002 - 100th Anniversary of Post Office in Grand Canyon Village. |
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