Mary Colter: Builder Upon The Red Earth

by Virginia L. Grattan

Paperback

Published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect read post-Grand Canyon visit.

[Marieta Grissom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once I waded through all the precise details, I found this to be a very informative biography of Mary Colter. She was unwavering in her ideas of architecture and decorum and found a home using her talent in a white, male-dominated world with the Fred Harvey Company and the Santa Fe Railroad. She can be applauded for her understanding, promotion, and incorporation of Native American artifacts with the Southwest landscape. Examples of her work can be found today at Grand Canyon National Park.

[Sonja Dewing · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's an interesting history of a woman who designed many great buildings and spaces that I've been to - from El Tovar to the hotel in the painted desert. If you're a fan of the Harvey Houses and Harvey Girls, this book is a great addition to your historical knowledge.