The Colton House, also known as Coyote Range and listed under that name on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1928.

The Colton's 100 acres, just 3 miles (4.8 km) out of Flagstaff, included "Malpais Manor", which was a large one-story Craftsman bungalow.

[2] The "new" house which replaced it in 1929 was designed by Philadelphia architect Ralph A. Colton, Harold's brother, and was built by contractor Unkefer Bros. of Pittsburg.

[3] The listed complex's buildings were constructed between 1906 and 1934, built primarily of local "malpais rock" (basalt).

The Colton House serves as "a residential facility for guests of the museum; an intimate retreat center ... and a location for private receptions.