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
OLD FAITHFUL INN PHOTO PAGESwww.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.
HISTORY OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN: Illustrated with old viewswww.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.
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.
OLD FAITHFUL INN RENOVATION PHOTOS: From Intermountain Restoration Inc.http://historicpreservationspecialist.com/ Several on-site interior and exteror photos taken by Intermountain Restoration as the renovation of the Old Faithful Inn progressed. Views from the workers' perspective. (Also see their facebook page at facebook/ historicpreservationspecialist.com for more photos.)
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESShttp://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html Over two dozen 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.
A VISIT TO THE OLD FAITHFUL INN IN THE SUMMER OF 1904http://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.
OLD HICKORY FURNITURE COMPANYwww.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.
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.
BEFORE THE OLD FAITHFUL INN: Historic Pictures of the Tent Hotel at Old Faithfulhttp://www.geocities.com/dmonteit/trivia3.htm#tent Rare old photographs from the collection of D. Monteith, showing the temporary structures that occupied the site of the future Old Faithful Inn just before its construction.
THE OLD FAITHFUL INN'S NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK LISTINGhttp://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.
PARKITECTURE IN WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/exhibits/parkitect/lodg/ 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.
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/
OLD FAITHFUL INN: Ghost Storieswww.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!
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.
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.
MY STAMP ON HISTORY www.casperstartribune.net/ Story of woodworker Rich Holstein's donation of 110 frames made of original 1904 fir flooring to hang in all of the Old House rooms of the Old Faithful Inn.
FIVE PHOTOS OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INNhttp://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.
PIECES OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INN GO TO AUCTIONClick 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.
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.
PANORAMIC VIEW FROM FRONT OF THE OLD FAITHFUL INNhttp://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.
PBS GREAT LODGES OF THE WEST: OLD FAITHFUL INNhttp://www.pbs.org/opb/greatlodges/ From the companion Web site to the 2002 PBS series on Great Lodges of the West; several pages on the Old Faithful Inn, with accompanying photos. On the main site are links to 15 lodges of the West featured in the series.
OLD FAITHFUL INN VISITOR INFORMATIONhttp://www.travelyellowstone.com/ 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.
A HISTORY OF CONCESSION DEVELOPMENT IN YELLOWSTONEhttp://www.nps.gov/yell/historyculture/concessiondevel.htmThis 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.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT OLD FAITHFUL INN (1904-2004)http://yellowstoneassociation.org/From the Yellowstone Association's website, this is an excerpt from the 2004 book "Old Faithful Inn, Crown Jewel of National Park Lodges," a book which can be purchased through the Yellowstone Association bookstore.
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.
THIS OLD HOUSEhttp://www.helenair.com/A look at the extensive renovations of the Old Faithful Inn, including obstacles workers faced each day, planned projects, and a description of how the renovations should preserve the original character of the Inn while helping to keep it healthy long into the future.
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.
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.
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.
THE OLD FAITHFUL INN CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIALhttp://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.
BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE'S ACCOUNT OF OPENING DAY CEREMONIEShttp://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.
MADE IN YELLOWSTONE: OLD FAITHFUL INN STILL INSPIRES AFTER 100 YEARShttp://www.bozemandailychronicle.comBozeman Daily Chronicle staff writer Scott McMillian presents this tribute to the Inn.
