National Register of Historic Places

West Yellowstone Oregon Shortline Terminus Historic District

West Yellowstone, Gallatin County, Montana
Listed
April 12, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83001069

About this property

The West Yellowstone Oregon Shortline Terminus Historic District is a historic district in West Yellowstone, Montana that is ten acres in size and includes 16 structures and buildings. The historic district was built around the terminus of a spur of the Oregon Short Line Railroad, which ran from Idaho Falls, Idaho to West Yellowstone. The completion of the terminus in 1907 in the remote forested area near the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park initiated the planning and development of the town of West Yellowstone, and many of the structures associated with the historical district were built in this time period. The town prospered with the influx of tourism brought by the new railroad line. Seeing the revenue generated from serving tourists passing through West Yellowstone on their way to the nearby national park, the Union Pacific Railroad Company expanded its facilities to include restaurants and lodgings. These buildings, built between 1910 and 1926, are also included in the historic site description. Union Pacific's depot, baggage building, dining lodge, dormitories, and boiler building were designed by noted American architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1983.

Location

West Yellowstone, Gallatin County, Montana
44.65828, -111.10253

Categories

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Sources

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When was West Yellowstone Oregon Shortline Terminus Historic District listed on the National Register?

West Yellowstone Oregon Shortline Terminus Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1983.

What type of historic resource is West Yellowstone Oregon Shortline Terminus Historic District?

West Yellowstone Oregon Shortline Terminus Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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