Hynds Lodge
About this property
Hynds Lodge is a conference and accommodation lodge originally built by Cheyenne, Wyoming businessman Harry P. Hynds and donated to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1922. It is open from May 1 to October 1 by reservation only. It has accommodations for 30 people (max occupancy of 90), a large kitchen, dining room, living room, covered porch, stone fireplace and chimney, and 9 acres (3.6 ha) of land. The lodge was originally used by Wyoming Boy Scouts as a recreational camp. Later it was used by churches, social groups, and businesses.
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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 84003685. It was listed on March 23, 1984.
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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 Hynds Lodge listed on the National Register?
Hynds Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Hynds Lodge?
Hynds Lodge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hynds Lodge?
The period of significance for Hynds Lodge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
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