National Historic Landmark

Lake Hotel

Yellowstone National Park (YELL), Teton County, Wyoming
Listed
May 15, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91000637

About this property

The Lake Hotel, also known as Lake Yellowstone Hotel is one of a series of hotels built to accommodate visitors to Yellowstone National Park in the late 19th and early 20th century. Built in 1891, it is the oldest operating hotel in the park. It was re-designed and substantially expanded by Robert Reamer, architect of the Old Faithful Inn in 1903. In contrast to the Old Faithful Inn and many other western park facilities, the Lake Hotel is a relatively plain clapboarded Colonial Revival structure with three large Ionic porticoes facing Yellowstone Lake. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2015.

Location

Yellowstone National Park (YELL), Teton County, Wyoming
44.54975, -110.40088

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lake Fish Hatchery Historic District
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0.2 mi
Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums
Industrial
15.1 mi
Grand Loop Road Historic District
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15.8 mi
Norris Museum/Norris Comfort Station
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19.3 mi
Pahaska Tepee
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21.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Nez Perce War — Yellowstone National Park Attacks (August 1877)
1877Indian Wars
11.1 mi

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When was Lake Hotel listed on the National Register?

Lake Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Lake Hotel?

Lake Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Lake Hotel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lake Hotel 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 Lake Hotel?

The period of significance for Lake Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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