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Desert View Watchtower - Grand Canyon in Depth - Episode 5

Grand Canyon National Park

Duration: 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Date Created: 2015-09-25
Credit: Ryan Christensen
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Perched on the edge of Grand Canyon, a surprising stone tower celebrates ancient mysteries of the Southwest. The Desert View Watchtower is a monument to a time, a place and a people. Discover what inspired architect Mary Colter to build the Watchtower in 1932.