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The Old Faithful Inn is a hotel in the western United States with a view of the Old Faithful Geyser, located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The Inn has a multi-story log lobby, flanked by long frame wings containing guest rooms. In the western portion of the park, it sits at an approximate elevation of 7,350 feet (2,240 m) above sea level.
The Old Faithful Inn is a National Historic Landmark, honored as the inspiration for a rustic style of architecture popular throughout the western United States. The rustic style is sometimes considered a branch of the Arts and Crafts movement , which emphasized fine, hand-hewn details and harmony with the surrounding environment.
Old Faithful Inn, 1904 to present. Designed by Robert Reamer , 44°27′35″N 110°49′49″W / 44.45972°N 110.83028°W / 44.45972; -110.83028 ( Old Faithful Old Faithful Lodge , 1923–present, designed by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood
Built in 1903-1904, the Old Faithful Inn is considered the largest log structure in the world. Its jaw-dropping, multistory lobby features a huge stone fireplace and rough-hewn log columns.
The following descriptions are derived from the November 2, 1982 nomination application. The district is dominated by the Old Faithful Inn and consists of the Old Faithful Lodge, 3 stores, 2 service stations, 5 dormitories, 10 support buildings, and the guest cabins behind the Old Faithful Lodge and the Snow Lodge.
It's true there are some luxury accommodations available within America's National Parks, like the famous Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone. Or maybe you'll be lucky enough to nab a permit for one ...