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303 E. 2nd Street (Route 66)
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“Visit La Posada, stay awhile, and you too will be entranced.” —Ab0ut.Com “Now, Colter’s beautifully designed interior has re-emerged: arched doorways, hand-painted glass windows, glittering tin chandeliers, Southwestern hand-built furniture and whimsical jackrabbit ashtrays.” — New York Times “One of the top five historic hotels in the state. The last of the great railroad hotels.” — Frommer’s Arizona Guide “Mary Jane Colter... designed a world that captured our imagination and La Posada was her favorite project.” — PBS national special on architect Mary Colter |
Discover Arizona’s Grandest Estate ~ A National Historic LandmarkLa Posada Hotel, the “last great railroad hotel,” offers a unique cultural experience for Southwest travelers. Built in 1929 for the Santa Fe Railway, La Posada is truly one of America’s treasures. The La Posada story weaves together two extraordinary visions. It begins with Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter and Fred Harvey, who hired Colter to design the hotel. It embodied her vision, from its architecture down to its finely crafted details. But La Posada closed in 1957; for the next 40 years, its future remained tenuous. Enter Allan Affeldt and his wife Tina Mion. Affeldt heard about the hotel and purchased it in 1997 after much negotiation, bringing with him a strong vision and commitment for returning La Posada to Colter’s original concept. Restoration started immediately and continues today, thanks to Affeldt’s efforts and the support of local preservationists, hotel guests, and a talented team of artisans and craftsmen. |
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