History
The Thunderbird Lodge is a historic motel in Chinle, Arizona. The only lodging facility within Canyon de Chelly National Monument, a national monument established in 1931, it has grown out of an old trading post built in 1896, the Thunderbird Lodge Trading Post. Some elements use Pueblo Revival architecture.
Common questions
What is Thunderbird Lodge?
Thunderbird Lodge is a historic motel in Chinle, Arizona, and the only lodging facility located within Canyon de Chelly National Monument. It grew out of the Thunderbird Lodge Trading Post, an old trading post that was originally built in 1896.
When was Thunderbird Lodge built?
The Thunderbird Lodge property dates to 1896, when the original Thunderbird Lodge Trading Post was built. The lodging facility itself developed alongside Canyon de Chelly National Monument, which was established in 1931.
Where is Thunderbird Lodge located?
Thunderbird Lodge is located in Chinle, Arizona, in Apache County, within Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
Can you stay at Thunderbird Lodge?
Yes, Thunderbird Lodge operates as a motel and is the only lodging facility within Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
What architectural style is Thunderbird Lodge?
Some elements of Thunderbird Lodge use Pueblo Revival architecture, an early-twentieth-century regional style inspired by the adobe pueblos of the American Southwest.