File:Desert View Watchtower - Level 3 Conservation Work - 0464.jpg
Original file (4,288 × 2,848 pixels, file size: 11.97 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg)
Captions
Captions
Summary
[edit]
| Description |
English: A aerial view looking down through the circular parapet walls of the tower onto the conservators gathered in the center of the watchtower. Their scaffoldings, supplies and equipment are throughout the room. NPS/Mary Sullivan
Grand Canyon National Park is working with area tribes and art experts to restore the Fred Kabotie murals and the rock art images, painted by Fred Geary, which have been damaged by water. The first phase of the project is being funded through a grant from American Express obtained by Grand Canyon Association.This grant will help with the evaluation, documentation and testing process that is a critical component of all historic preservation projects. The park intends to preserve the murals while remaining true to Mary Colter’s design. Over the next year, a conservation specialist will analyze and restore the murals with the help of students participating in an intern training program. Originally the Watchtower was designed as a space where visitors could see Native American craft demonstrations by weavers and basket makers. The park has brought American Indian artists back into the space to share tribal traditions, dances, songs, skills, art and oral histories with the public. The park is also considering turning the old Desert View visitor center into a Native American cultural center.The transformation of the Watchtower back to its original intent is already proving to be a dramatic experience for visitors and park staff. www.nps.gov/articles/conservation-work-at-desert-view-wat... |
| Date | |
| Source | https://www.flickr.com/photos/50693818@N08/40126572892/ |
| Author | Grand Canyon NPS |
Licensing
[edit]
- You are free:
- to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work
- to remix – to adapt the work
- Under the following conditions:
- attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
|
This image was originally posted to Flickr by Grand Canyon NPS at https://flickr.com/photos/50693818@N08/40126572892. It was reviewed on 7 April 2020 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0. |
File history
Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time.
| Date/Time | Thumbnail | Dimensions | User | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| current | 01:34, 7 April 2020 | | 4,288 × 2,848 (11.97 MB) | Killarnee (talk | contribs) | Uploaded a work by Grand Canyon NPS from https://www.flickr.com/photos/50693818@N08/40126572892/ with UploadWizard |
You cannot overwrite this file.
File usage on Commons
The following page uses this file:
