Revealing Features

There are even more details Colter included in the tower, what do you see?

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Desert View

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Scenic View/Photo Spot

This wayside describes several of the unique features in the design of the Desert View Watchtower and expounds on Mary Colter's attention to detail. What details of the tower do you notice? What shapes and patterns do you see?

Mary Colter built for the present and future, while honoring the local cultures of the past. If you were to build something who, or what, would you look to for inspiration?