Pahaska Tepee facts for kids
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Pahaska Tepee
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Pahaska Tepee
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 Location in Wyoming
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| Location | 2 miles east of East Entrance [1], Yellowstone National Park |
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| Nearest city | Cody, Wyoming |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001938 |
| Added to NRHP | 1973 |
Pahaska Tepee is an old hunting lodge and hotel in Wyoming, a state in the United States. It was built by the famous frontiersman, showman, and hunter, William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. This historic spot is located about 50 miles (80 km) west of the town of Cody. It's also just two miles from the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
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History of Pahaska Tepee
Buffalo Bill Cody built Pahaska Tepee to help tourists. These visitors were traveling along the Cody Road, which follows the North Fork of the Shoshone River, on their way to see Yellowstone National Park.
Building the Lodge
In November 1901, Cody was on a hunting trip. During this trip, he chose the perfect spot for his new hunting lodge. He even marked the location with a hand ax! An artist named Abraham Archibald Anderson designed Pahaska for Cody around 1902 or 1903. Construction began soon after.
Opening and Early Days
The grand opening of Pahaska Tepee was announced on July 5, 1904. This news was shared in the local Cody newspaper. In November 1904, Buffalo Bill Cody led a large hunting group from his new lodge. They went on a ten-day hunting adventure. The lodge was fully finished in 1905 and welcomed its first guests that year.
What Does Pahaska Tepee Look Like?
The main building, often called the "Tepee," is a two-story structure made of logs. It measures about 83.5 feet (25.5 m) long and 60 feet (18 m) wide. The building faces east, looking down the beautiful valley of the Shoshone River.
Inside the Lodge
The main level of the lodge has porches on the north, south, and east sides. The main entrance is in the middle of the eastern porch. When you walk through the double doors, you enter a large hall that reaches all the way up to the roof. At the far end of this hall is a big stone fireplace. The dining room is located right behind the fireplace. The hall is surrounded by balconies, called mezzanine galleries. Buffalo Bill Cody himself had a small set of rooms above the east porch. There were also six more bedrooms over the porches and two bathrooms on this level. Downstairs, there were seven more rooms for guests. A kitchen and dining room were added in 1920, but they were removed in 1962.
Pahaska Tepee Today
Today, Pahaska Tepee still operates as a mountain resort. The original hunting lodge is open for tours, so visitors can explore its history. Pahaska Tepee was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
