Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building
National Historic Landmark

Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building

Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado
Listed
January 3, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
01000069

About this property

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, also known as Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building, is the park headquarters and principal visitors center of Rocky Mountain National Park in central northern Colorado. Completed in 1967, it was designed by Taliesin Associated Architects, and was one of the most significant commissions for that firm in the years immediately following the death of founder Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also one of the last major projects completed under the Park Service Mission 66 project. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2001.

Location

Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado
40.36617, -105.56091
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building listed on the National Register?

Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building?

Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building?

The period of significance for Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1967.

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