Coyote Range (Flagstaff, Arizona)

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Historic house and studio complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: 1906-1932 (see below)
Architect: Ralph A. Colton (Philadelphia, PA) - main house only
Architectural style: Vernacular Mission Revival/Pueblo Revival hybrid
Areas of significance: Architecture; Science
Notable past owners: Dr. Harold S. Colton & Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton
Area: about 4 acres
Date added to NRHP: 5/14/1984
Current use: part of the Museum of Northern Arizona
Notes: This complex of several structures was the home and workplace of Dr. Harold S. Colton and his wife, artist Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton. Dr. Colton was important in Arizona's scientific community, and his wife in the artistic community. Dr. Colton's educational and work background was in zoology, but his legacy transcended all scientific boundaries when he co-founded, with his wife, the Museum of Northern Arizona, which focuses on scientific items as well as regional art and culture. Both Dr. and Mrs. Colton contributed widely to the artistic and cultural knowledge of the Southwest's Native American population. A 1907 Craftsman-style house known as Malpais Manor was the Colton's original home on the property, but it burned down in 1928, prompting construction of Colton House.

The 4-acre NRHP-nominated plot of land encompasses the following structures:

- Colton House (1929) - designed by Dr. Colton's architect brother, Ralph. Mission Revival in style with a one-bedroom south addition added in 1931.
- Rock House (1930) - immediately southeast of Colton House, this was originally built as a chauffeur's residence, and has later garage additions.
- Studio (1929) - southern-most structure on the property. Small east ante-room added soon after construction.
- Annex (1927) - located northeast of Colton House, this was built as office and laboratory space for Dr. Colton. North additions were added in 1929 and 1934.
- Barn (1906) - located east of the annex, this is the oldest building on the property and predates the Coltons' ownership. Under Colton ownership, it served as supplemental laboratory space.
- A guest house, dubbed Pack Rat, was built in 1926 and was located directly east of Colton House. It is included in the NRHP listing (from 1984) for Coyote Range, but was either destroyed or torn down at some point since.