Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel - Yellowstone
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel - Yellowstone
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Susan Rissi Tregoning
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The historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel at Yellowstone National Park.
The Mammoth Hotel is recognized as one of the pioneering grand hotels within any national park and has played a significant role in park tourism history. Historically, Mammoth Hot Springs served as the initial destination for travelers entering the park, eager to explore America's Wonderland after a lengthy trip. The National Hotel was the first hotel here, constructed in 1883 in the Queen Anne architectural style. Visitors reached this hotel via 6-horse Tally Ho Yellowstone Observation Coaches and then transitioned to 4-horse stagecoaches for a tour of the Grand Loop.
In 1913, architect Robert Reamer, who also designed the Old Faithful Inn, undertook a major renovation of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. This overhaul included adding an east wing for guest rooms (still standing today), removing an entire floor, and installing a new flat roof. Another extensive renovation occurred in 1936, again led by Robert Reamer. This renovation effectively split the hotel into two sections: separating the dining room from a new lobby, map room, and the 1913 east wing of guest rooms. Reamer also introduced a recreation hall and cottages that are still behind the hotel today. During this period, the building was painted light gray and remodeled into what became known as the Art Moderne style—an architectural design from the 1930s and 1940s characterized by sleek horizontal lines with flat roofs and rounded corners or walls. The hotel’s most recent renovation was completed in 2019.
Today, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel stands out as one of only a few Art Moderne hotels within the National Park System.
Copyright 2024 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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September 26th, 2024
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