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| For a report on the Inn's 100th birthday celebration, May 7, 2004, Click Here Also see links added below on the Inn at 100 |
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS www.loc.gov Many
black-and-white contemporary photographs of the Inn, including exterior and interior shots of the "Old House"
section. Some unusual views such as a closeup of the "crow's nest" and shots from it looking down to the lobby
floor far below.
black-and-white contemporary photographs of the Inn, including exterior and interior shots of the "Old House"
section. Some unusual views such as a closeup of the "crow's nest" and shots from it looking down to the lobby
floor far below.
OLD FAITHFUL INN PHOTO PAGES www.yellowstone-notebook.com/inn1.html Over 40 exterior and interior photographs of the Old Faithful Inn, taken from 1975
to the present. Views of the massive log lobby, guest rooms, dining hall, and more.
to the present. Views of the massive log lobby, guest rooms, dining hall, and more.
A VISIT TO THE OLD FAITHFUL INN IN THE SUMMER OF 1904 http://memory.loc.gov/ An excellent first-person
account of a visit to Yellowstone and the Old Faithful Inn in the summer of 1904, the Inn's first year. This narrative is
part of a larger account of the Pilgrimage of Mary Commandery No. 36, Knights Templar of Pennsylvania, to an
encampment in San Francisco. On the way, several days were spent in Yellowstone and described in a
sometimes humorous and always entertaining style.
account of a visit to Yellowstone and the Old Faithful Inn in the summer of 1904, the Inn's first year. This narrative is
part of a larger account of the Pilgrimage of Mary Commandery No. 36, Knights Templar of Pennsylvania, to an
encampment in San Francisco. On the way, several days were spent in Yellowstone and described in a
sometimes humorous and always entertaining style.
THE OLD FAITHFUL INN'S NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK LISTING http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl The Old Faithful Inn
was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. This NPS page details the reasons for its listing and
includes a condition summary, including the need for the major 3-year rehabilitation of the Old House section that
is now under way.
was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. This NPS page details the reasons for its listing and
includes a condition summary, including the need for the major 3-year rehabilitation of the Old House section that
is now under way.
PARKITECTURE IN WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS http://www.nps.gov/hdp/exhibits/parkitect/ This National Park
Service site has many photo examples of lodge-style architecture, or "parkitecture," throughout the National Parks
of the west, including hotels, visitor centers, and other structures all done in the rustic style that was first
popularized with construction of the Old Faithful Inn.
Service site has many photo examples of lodge-style architecture, or "parkitecture," throughout the National Parks
of the west, including hotels, visitor centers, and other structures all done in the rustic style that was first
popularized with construction of the Old Faithful Inn.
OLD FAITHFUL INN: Ghost Stories www.ghostinmysuitcase.com/places/faithful/index.htm This is part of the larger
Ghost in my Suitcase Web site devoted to travel spots with spooky tales associated with them. Okay--you will have
a hard time finding any historic basis for these brief tales, but with a little embellishment they are sure to add a
chill to the next Halloween campfire!
Ghost in my Suitcase Web site devoted to travel spots with spooky tales associated with them. Okay--you will have
a hard time finding any historic basis for these brief tales, but with a little embellishment they are sure to add a
chill to the next Halloween campfire!
OLD HICKORY FURNITURE COMPANY www.old hickory.com/ One of the original furniture suppliers to the Old
Faithful Inn, the Old Hickory Furniture Company is still in operation, and some of its original 1904 wicker chairs are
still in use at the Inn. This site tells more about the company and its history as well as a catalog of traditional hand
crafted furniture currently for sale.
Faithful Inn, the Old Hickory Furniture Company is still in operation, and some of its original 1904 wicker chairs are
still in use at the Inn. This site tells more about the company and its history as well as a catalog of traditional hand
crafted furniture currently for sale.
AN ACCOUNT OF A STAY AT THE OLD FAITHFUL INN THE WEEK LEADING UP TO SEPTEMBER 7, 1988
http://yellowstone-notebook.com/1988_fires1.html This is a narrative "trip report" of a vacation in Yellowstone from
Sept. 2 to 7, 1988, a climactic week during the park's "Summer of Fire." Although most of the report details sights
and experiences in various parts of the park during this unusual week, each evening was spent at the Old Faithful
Inn, including the Inn's last night before evacuation under the threat of the out-of-control North Fork fire.
http://yellowstone-notebook.com/1988_fires1.html This is a narrative "trip report" of a vacation in Yellowstone from
Sept. 2 to 7, 1988, a climactic week during the park's "Summer of Fire." Although most of the report details sights
and experiences in various parts of the park during this unusual week, each evening was spent at the Old Faithful
Inn, including the Inn's last night before evacuation under the threat of the out-of-control North Fork fire.
| The photos below are from the OLD FAITHFUL INN PHOTO PAGES |
OLD FAITHFUL INN GIFT ITEMS: Fred Harvey Trading Co., Yellowstone National Park http://www.travelyellowstone.com/shop/ An assortment of Yellowstone
souvenirs, books, and apparel are available at this site.
souvenirs, books, and apparel are available at this site.
ARCHITECTURE IN THE PARKS: Excerpts from a National Historic Landmark Theme Study www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/harrison/ From the National
Park Service, this is a fact-filled history of the Old Faithful Inn, including a statement of its significance, as well as a similar treatment of Yellowstone's Norris,
Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums. The site also discusses over 30 other National Park Service buildings in Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Mt. Rainier, and
many other National Park Service locations. Mostly black and white photos.
Park Service, this is a fact-filled history of the Old Faithful Inn, including a statement of its significance, as well as a similar treatment of Yellowstone's Norris,
Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums. The site also discusses over 30 other National Park Service buildings in Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Mt. Rainier, and
many other National Park Service locations. Mostly black and white photos.
FIVE PHOTOS OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN http://www.whitington.com/wyoming/ofi.htm These photos (with accompanying captions) were taken by the Whitington
family of Texas during a summer 2000 visit. Includes interior shots of their renovated room in the 1913 west wing.
family of Texas during a summer 2000 visit. Includes interior shots of their renovated room in the 1913 west wing.
PIECES OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN GO TO AUCTION Click Here, and see bottom of page for links to results (with photos) from two contemporary auctions of
antique Mission Style washstands that were once part of the original 1904 furnishings of the Old Faithful Inn. Many of the rooms in the oldest section of the Inn
still use washstands identical to these.
antique Mission Style washstands that were once part of the original 1904 furnishings of the Old Faithful Inn. Many of the rooms in the oldest section of the Inn
still use washstands identical to these.
PANORAMIC VIEW FROM FRONT OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN http://virtualguidebooks.com Pre-restoration 360 degree view, including the front of the Old Faithful
Inn, Old Faithful Geyser, and the surrounding area. Requires Quicktime Version 3 or 4. Also click here for panoramic view of the lobby of the Old Faithful Inn.
Inn, Old Faithful Geyser, and the surrounding area. Requires Quicktime Version 3 or 4. Also click here for panoramic view of the lobby of the Old Faithful Inn.
OLD FAITHFUL INN VISITOR INFORMATION http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lodging/summer-lodges/old-faithful-inn/ From Xanterra Parks &
Resorts, the company that currently runs and manages the Old Faithful Inn, this site contains specific information on services and amenities, as well arranging
a stay at the Old Faithful Inn.
Resorts, the company that currently runs and manages the Old Faithful Inn, this site contains specific information on services and amenities, as well arranging
a stay at the Old Faithful Inn.
A HISTORY OF CONCESSION DEVELOPMENT IN YELLOWSTONE http://www.nps.gov/yell/historyculture/concessiondevel.htm This is a complete online book
detailing the history of Yellowstone's concessions 1872-1966. Written by Mary Shivers Culpin of the National Park Service, Yellowstone Center for Resources,
this comprehensive work is illustrated with historical photos.
detailing the history of Yellowstone's concessions 1872-1966. Written by Mary Shivers Culpin of the National Park Service, Yellowstone Center for Resources,
this comprehensive work is illustrated with historical photos.
| Feature Stories, News and Websites on the Old Faithful Inn at 100 |
PHOTOS OF MAY 7 OPENING DAY CEREMONIES OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN
www.yellowstone-notebook.com/innanniversary.html Photos and a description of the events of May 7, 2004--the Old Faithful Inn's
birthday celebration.
www.yellowstone-notebook.com/innanniversary.html Photos and a description of the events of May 7, 2004--the Old Faithful Inn's
birthday celebration.
BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE'S ACCOUNT OF OPENING DAY CEREMONIES http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/ An account of
the events of May 7, 2004, the Old Faithful Inn's official birthday celebration. Includes news of planned major renovations for 2005
and 2006.
the events of May 7, 2004, the Old Faithful Inn's official birthday celebration. Includes news of planned major renovations for 2005
and 2006.
MADE IN YELLOWSTONE: OLD FAITHFUL INN STILL INSPIRES AFTER 100 YEARS http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com
Bozeman Daily Chronicle staff writer Scott McMillian presents this tribute to the Inn.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle staff writer Scott McMillian presents this tribute to the Inn.
THE OLD FAITHFUL INN CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL http://www.yellowstonetreasures.com/ Includes reminisces by author
Janet Chapple of her girlhood in Yellowstone as the daughter of L. Worth Orvis, transportation agent at the inn for four years
preceding World War II.
Janet Chapple of her girlhood in Yellowstone as the daughter of L. Worth Orvis, transportation agent at the inn for four years
preceding World War II.
HISTORY OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN: Illustrated with old views www.yellowstone-notebook.com/innhist1.html A detailed history of the Old Faithful Inn, from its
conception through the present, supplemented with vintage postcard views of the Inn. Concludes with a description of the Old Faithful Inn today.
conception through the present, supplemented with vintage postcard views of the Inn. Concludes with a description of the Old Faithful Inn today.
OLD FAITHFUL INN RESTORATION IN PROGRESS: Over two dozen interior and exterior photos http://yellowstone-notebook.com/innrenovation/ A series of
photos from August 2005, the height of the restoration, showing extensive exterior work in progress as well as some of the interior changes that had already
been made at that time.
photos from August 2005, the height of the restoration, showing extensive exterior work in progress as well as some of the interior changes that had already
been made at that time.
THERMAL FEATURE UNDER THE INN www.angelfire.com/wy/funkygeyserman
The Old Faithful Inn was built in one of the world's most active thermal areas. At this link Matthew McLean
summarizes information he has learned on a reported thermal feature below the Inn.
The Old Faithful Inn was built in one of the world's most active thermal areas. At this link Matthew McLean
summarizes information he has learned on a reported thermal feature below the Inn.
RESTORATIONS TO SHORE UP OLD FAITHFUL INN'S STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY www.bozemandailychroncile.com
A description of the renovation of the Old Faithful Inn's chimney, the fourth and final phase of a project to modernize the building and improve its structural
stability. Undertaken in 2012, this project will complete the restoration of the Old Faithful Inn.
A description of the renovation of the Old Faithful Inn's chimney, the fourth and final phase of a project to modernize the building and improve its structural
stability. Undertaken in 2012, this project will complete the restoration of the Old Faithful Inn.
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FIRE FORCES EVACUATION AT OLD FAITHFUL INN http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/ September 2005 news account of a fire that broke out on the porch
of the Old Faithful Inn during renovations, casing evacuation of the historic structure. Damage was limited to an historic porch railing and a pile of lumber being
used in the inn's renovations.
of the Old Faithful Inn during renovations, casing evacuation of the historic structure. Damage was limited to an historic porch railing and a pile of lumber being
used in the inn's renovations.
OLD FAITHFUL INN RENOVATION UPDATE 2008 www.yellowstone-notebook.com/ A report on the later stages of extensive renovations of the Old Faithful Inn.
Also see Renovation Update 2005, Renovation Update 2006, and Renovation Update 2007.
Also see Renovation Update 2005, Renovation Update 2006, and Renovation Update 2007.
PARKITECTURE REVISITED: DISNEY'S WILDERNESS LODGE http://www.wildernesslodgesite.com/ Reflecting the
parkitecture of the Old Faithful Inn and later lodges of the Pacific Northwest, Disney's Wilderness Lodge strives to
continue the legacy. Also, for an interesting photo comparison of the Inn and the Wilderness Lodge, see
http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/
parkitecture of the Old Faithful Inn and later lodges of the Pacific Northwest, Disney's Wilderness Lodge strives to
continue the legacy. Also, for an interesting photo comparison of the Inn and the Wilderness Lodge, see
http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/
OLD FAITHFUL INN RENOVATION PHOTOS: From Intermountain Restoration Inc. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Intermountain-Restoration-Inc Facebook
page for Intermountain Restoration Inc. includes some interesting photos of the Inn and other restoration projects of this teams of craftsmen.
page for Intermountain Restoration Inc. includes some interesting photos of the Inn and other restoration projects of this teams of craftsmen.
OLD FAITHFUL INN OPENS FOR BUSINESS http://www.billingsgazette.com/ Article on the May 2006 opening of the Old Faithful Inn in the midst of the renovation.
ARCHITECT GETS 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' YELLOWSTONE PROJECT www.billingsgazette.com
Profile of Jim McDonald, the principal historic architect for a $26 million restoration of Old Faithful Inn, a project that entailed five winters of work from 2004-2009.
McDonald was part of an A&E team that included principal architect Christopher Martison and Dennis Johnson.
Profile of Jim McDonald, the principal historic architect for a $26 million restoration of Old Faithful Inn, a project that entailed five winters of work from 2004-2009.
McDonald was part of an A&E team that included principal architect Christopher Martison and Dennis Johnson.