Kolb Studio Renovation
An Iconic Landmark Restored
The former home and photography studio of Ellsworth and Emery Kolb, early Grand Canyon entrepreneurs, Kolb Studio underwent a significant historical restoration thanks to Grand Canyon Conservancy supporters like you. Historic Kolb Studio is open year-round and contains an exhibit venue, bookstore, and information center all operated by Grand Canyon Conservancy. Gifts from people like you ensure that Kolb Studio continues to tell the story of early Grand Canyon residents and how their entrepreneurial spirit and sense of adventure helped shape the visitor experience of Grand Canyon for nearly a century.
Location: Kolb Studio is located on the edge of the South Rim, just west of Bright Angel Lodge.
By the numbers
$523,000contributed by 582 supporters |
1904studio constructed |
75years Kolb photography studio operated |
80windows refinished |
5/16/14studio rededicated |
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