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Painted Desert Community Complex Historic District

Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona • Apache County

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About This Property

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The Painted Desert Community Complex Historic District is a collection of mid-20th century buildings within Petrified Forest National Park. It features Pueblo Revival and National Park Service Rustic architectural styles, originally serving as a visitor center, administrative offices, and housing.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
24
Listed Date
4/15/2005
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1950 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

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One Park Rd., Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Painted Desert Inn

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Art; Architecture; Social History

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Off Us 40, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

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