Ship on the Desert House

Written By Preservation Texas

This house was designed by Milliken & Belvin, a New York architectural firm, in 1941 for Wallace and Iris Pratt. Built to resemble an ocen-going tanker overlooking the desert bed of the ancient Permian Sea, it is an outstanding example of mid-20th century regional modernism. Now owned by the National Park Service, the Guadalupe Mountains National Park staff is completing a preservation plan to address a backlog of deferred maintenance. The house requires a new roof, as well as treatment for water damage and complete interior restoration. Future plans call for Ship on the Desert to be interpreted and open to the public.

LOCATION: Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Culberson County)

DESIGNATION: NRHP

STATUS: In Progress

OWNER: National Park Service

RESOURCE TYPE: Residence

YEAR LISTED: 2018

 
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