Roosevelt Lodge Historic District facts for kids
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Roosevelt Lodge Historic District
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 Location in Wyoming
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| Location | Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming |
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| Built | 1919 |
| Architect | Yellowstone Park Company; Hayes, Inc. |
| MPS | Yellowstone National Park MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 83003363 |
| Added to NRHP | April 4, 1983 |
The Roosevelt Lodge Historic District is a special area in the northern part of Yellowstone National Park. It's located near a place called Tower Junction. This district is home to 143 buildings, from small cabins to the main Lodge.
These buildings started being built in 1919. The Lodge was first thought of as a place for students and teachers to do research. Later, it became a camp for tourists, especially those traveling by car. The Lodge has a simple design, like the "National Park Service Rustic" style. This style uses natural materials to blend in with the park.
A Special Place in Yellowstone
This area is close to where two U.S. Presidents, Chester A. Arthur and Theodore Roosevelt, are said to have camped. To remember Theodore Roosevelt's visit in 1903, a tent camp was set up. It was called Camp Roosevelt.
The Main Lodge and Other Buildings
The main Roosevelt Lodge was built between 1919 and 1920. Other buildings were added later. The whole area was designed to feel like a "dude ranch." A dude ranch is a type of guest ranch where visitors can experience a Western lifestyle.
Here are some of the important buildings you can find there:
- Roosevelt Lodge: This building is shaped like an "L" and has one story. It's a common area where visitors and staff can meet and eat. Inside, you can see the log beams that support the roof.
- Store: Built in 1936, this small, L-shaped log building was for the Haynes Company. It has a unique "logs out" style.
- Caretaker's Cabin: This one-story log cabin was built in 1924. The Yellowstone Company built it.
- Manager's Cabin: This cabin was built in the 1920s. It's a one-story building made of wood.
- Powerhouse: This building also uses the "logs out" style. It holds a generator that helps provide electricity.
- Comfort Stations: There are several buildings in the "logs out" style. These are restrooms for visitors.
Types of Cabins
Around these main structures, you'll find many utility buildings and cabins for visitors. The cabins come in four main types:
- Logs Out Cabins: These were built from 1924 to 1942. They have a wood frame with flat horizontal siding. They also have log details for decoration.
- Board and Batten Cabins: Built between 1929 and 1947, these cabins have a wood frame. They use board and batten siding, which means wide boards with thin strips covering the gaps. You can also see the log rafters.
- Flush Horizontal Siding Cabins: These cabins were built after the 1920s. They have a wood frame with flat horizontal siding. You can see the log purlins, which are horizontal beams supporting the roof.
- Studs Out Cabins: These are the newest historic cabins. They were moved to Roosevelt from other places. Their wooden frames are visible on the outside, with the walls on the inside.
The Roosevelt Lodge is located near Tower Junction. It's on the Grand Loop Road, which is also a National Historic District. This means the road itself is recognized for its historical importance.
