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Memorial to the home's builders, Albert and Gladys Christensen
Travelers
along U.S. Highway 191 in Southeastern Utah are amazed to
discover this unique 5,000 square foot home and gift shop.
Inside are fourteen fabulous rooms arranged around huge pillars.
A fireplace with a 65 foot chimney drilled through solid sandstone,
a deep french fryer, and a bathtub built to the rock are among
the attractions.
Outside
the living quarters is a rock and cactus garden and nearby
are picnic tables and benches carved from stone.
In
a 12-year period Albert excavated 50,000 cubic feet of sandstone
from the rock. During this time he completed his famous painting
"Sermon on the Mount" and his sculpture of Franklin
D. Roosevelt on the face of the rock above his home.
When
Albert died in 1957, the home was not complete. Gladys, in
keeping with his wishes and lifelong dreams, continued to
develop the home and gift shop into the world-renowned attraction
it is today.
When
Gladys passed away in 1974 she was laid to rest next to Albert
in a small cove within the rock near the home. The simple
stone markers were sculpted by Gladys.
Hole
N" The Rock Home, Gift Shop and Tradin' Post 12 miles
south of Moab, Utah U.S. Highway 191
OPEN
ALL YEAR - GUIDED TOURS OF HOME
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