History
2
Built in 1890 by William “Buckey” O'Neill on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, this cabin is the oldest surviving structure there and later became part of the Bright Angel Lodge complex. O'Neill was an influential early Arizona figure whose work also helped advance developments that led to the Grand Canyon Railroad and eventually the national park before his death in Cuba in 1898. In the 1890s the cabin served as an office for tourist accommodations, an early stage in development of the Bright Angel Hotel. In 1935 Mary Jane Colter incorporated it into Bright Angel Lodge while preserving its historic character.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona · United States
