About this property
The AMK Ranch is a former personal retreat on the eastern shore of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Also known as the Merymare , Lonetree and Mae-Lou Ranch , it was a former homestead, expanded beginning in the 1920s by William Louis Johnson, then further developed in the 1930s by Alfred Berol (Berolzheimer). Johnson built a lodge, barn and boathouse in 1927, while Berol added a larger lodge, new boathouse, and cabins, all in the rustic style. After acquisition by the National Park Service, it was designated the University of Wyoming - National Park Research Station The research center is cooperatively owned by the National Park Service and the university, directed by University of Wyoming zoology professor Michael E. Dillon.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 90000615. It was listed on April 22, 1990.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was AMK Ranch listed on the National Register?
AMK Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1990.
What type of historic resource is AMK Ranch?
AMK Ranch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for AMK Ranch?
The period of significance for AMK Ranch is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1927.
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