Gibbon River Bridge No. 1, Spanning Gibbon River at Grand Loop Road, Lake, Teton County, WY

Significance: Gibbon River Bridge I typifies the early design philosophy of the National Park Service, which was to use indigenous materials to harmonize manmade features with their natural surroundings. This philosophy is embodied in many of the park's Rustic Style buildings and structures.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N287

Survey number: HAER WY-29

Building/structure dates: 1938 Initial Construction

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