Visionary of the Southwest

There are few stretches of Route 66 whose architecture was built from the imagination of a hauntingly creative mastermind. 
Travel +
Leisure
runs a tale of Mary Jane Colter’s long lasting impression left in the old southwest by her designs. 
Created for the rich Spanish family that she envisioned the little touches make all the difference.  One of her
works that you may even recognize is Phantom Ranch found in the Grand Canyon.  If you aren’t too familiar with it,
perhaps it’s time to get acquainted.