Maryland National Capital Park And Planning Commission

Maryland National Capital Park And Planning Commission

Maryland National Capital Park And Planning Commission

National Parks in the United States draw millions of visitors each year for their unique wildlife and scenery. One of the most overlooked highlights of these parks is the architecture displayed in the historic lodges built within the last century.

Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful Inn

This massive building is located within the Old Faithful Geyser area of the park. The inn features an exposed log and wood-frame structure of rustic design and gigantic proportions. Nearly 700 feet in length, it boasts a central core seven stories high. Its construction was planned in three major phases: the 1903 original section with the gable roof, dining room and kitchen wings, and guest-room wings; the 1913-14 east wing; and the 1927 west wing.