Housing lush springs in the arid Arizona Strip, Pipe Spring has historically been a valuable resource for the Kaibab Paiute tribe and Mormon pioneers due to its history and location within the evolving Southwest landscape. Since 1923 the site has also served an important role in the National Park Service’s early interpretation of the scenic attractions and historical development of the region. For contemporary audiences, the park’s built resources—including Winsor Castle, the cabins, and the ponds—reflect each of these narratives, providing rich archaeological evidence, buildings, and a landscape that offer multiple perspectives into the site’s history and presentation.
The Architectural Conservation Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania has provided technical assistance to the National Park Service to complete a Historic Structures Report (HSR) which provide documentary, graphic, and physical information about the site’s history and existing condition. Through on-site investigation and the synthesis of all known source material within the park, the resulting product features the creation and integration of architectural drawings, photographic documentation, conditions assessment, material analysis, building chronologies, and a comprehensive understanding of the site’s evolution.
Learn more about Pipe Spring here. Read the fact sheet here.
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