Mount Rainier National Park, Rustic Furnishings, Paradise, Pierce Coun...
Significance: Since the 1980s, the National Park Service has recognized the historical value of rustic furnishings in National Register nominations, theme studies and architectural histories. This report, the f... More
Mount Rainier National Park, Rustic Furnishings, Paradise, Pierce Coun...
Significance: Since the 1980s, the National Park Service has recognized the historical value of rustic furnishings in National Register nominations, theme studies and architectural histories. This report, the f... More
Mount Rainier National Park, Rustic Furnishings, Paradise, Pierce Coun...
Significance: Since the 1980s, the National Park Service has recognized the historical value of rustic furnishings in National Register nominations, theme studies and architectural histories. This report, the f... More
Mount Rainier National Park, Rustic Furnishings, Paradise, Pierce Coun...
Significance: Since the 1980s, the National Park Service has recognized the historical value of rustic furnishings in National Register nominations, theme studies and architectural histories. This report, the f... More
Mount Rainier National Park, Rustic Furnishings, Paradise, Pierce Coun...
Significance: Since the 1980s, the National Park Service has recognized the historical value of rustic furnishings in National Register nominations, theme studies and architectural histories. This report, the f... More
National Park Seminary, Miller Library, 2801 Woodstock Avenue, Silver ...
Significance: The Miller Library was constructed to house the rare book library and archives of Jahu DeWitt Miller, a friend of the Cassedys who was a Chautauqua circuit speaker and a part-time NPS lecturer. T... More
National Park Seminary, Miller Library, 2801 Woodstock Avenue, Silver ...
Significance: The Miller Library was constructed to house the rare book library and archives of Jahu DeWitt Miller, a friend of the Cassedys who was a Chautauqua circuit speaker and a part-time NPS lecturer. T... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Elkmont Vehicle B...
Significance: The Elkmont Bridge is a significant component of the transportation system in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Providing access to the first national park in the southern portion of the Unite... More
Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Village Loop Retaining No. 1, North ...
Significance: This retaining wall is representative of rustic style road structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and other depression-era public works agencies within the depression-era public... More
Crater Lake National Park Roads, Goodbye Creek Bridge, Spanning Goodby...
Significance: This is one of the earliest examples of glue-laminate bridge work in America. Survey number: HAER OR-107-A Building/structure dates: 1954 Initial Construction
Crater Lake National Park Roads, Goodbye Creek Bridge, Spanning Goodby...
Significance: This is one of the earliest examples of glue-laminate bridge work in America. Survey number: HAER OR-107-A Building/structure dates: 1954 Initial Construction
Crater Lake National Park Roads, Goodbye Creek Bridge, Spanning Goodby...
Significance: This is one of the earliest examples of glue-laminate bridge work in America. Survey number: HAER OR-107-A Building/structure dates: 1954 Initial Construction
The Castle Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
"Prang's American Chromos., Boston." Copyright by L. Prang & Co.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Foothills Parkway...
Significance: The Foothills Parkway originated from the federal government's decision to locate the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Both North Carolina and Tennessee lobbied for the road, and with the an... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Foothills Parkway...
Significance: The Foothills Parkway originated from the federal government's decision to locate the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Both North Carolina and Tennessee lobbied for the road, and with the an... More
Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Apache Street Headwall No. 2, Southw...
Significance: This headwall is representative of rustic style road structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and other depression-era public works agencies within the western national parks duri... More
Yosemite National Park Roads & Bridges, Yosemite Village, Mariposa Cou...
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Yosemite National Park Roads & Bridges, Yosemite Village, Mariposa Cou...
Public domain photograph of public works, FDR administration, New Deal, Great Depression, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Yosemite National Park Roads & Bridges, Yosemite Village, Mariposa Cou...
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National Park Seminary, Service Buildings, Between Linden Lane & Beach...
Significance: The service buildings were essential for the operations of the school. Some of them, including the power plant and fire house, still are. Even though the buildings were utilitarian in function, ... More
National Park Seminary, Service Buildings, Between Linden Lane & Beach...
Significance: The service buildings were essential for the operations of the school. Some of them, including the power plant and fire house, still are. Even though the buildings were utilitarian in function, ... More
Wind Cave National Park, Administration & Operator's Building, Approxi...
Survey number: HABS SD-9 Building/structure dates: 1935-1936 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1979 Subsequent Work
Wind Cave National Park, Administration & Operator's Building, Approxi...
Survey number: HABS SD-9 Building/structure dates: 1935-1936 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1979 Subsequent Work
Wind Cave National Park, Administration & Operator's Building, Approxi...
Survey number: HABS SD-9 Building/structure dates: 1935-1936 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1979 Subsequent Work
Wind Cave National Park, Administration & Operator's Building, Approxi...
Survey number: HABS SD-9 Building/structure dates: 1935-1936 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1979 Subsequent Work
National Park Seminary, Indian Mission, 2790 Linden Lane, Silver Sprin...
Significance: The Indian Mission building was the clubhouse for the Theta Sigma Rho sorority. The building's design was inspired by eighteenth-century Franciscan mission churches of the Far West. The early co... More
Zion National Park Roads & Bridges, Springdale, Washington County, UT
Significance: The development of roads and bridges within Zion National Park and other parks and monuments of southwestern Utah and northwestern Arizona is a direct result of regional tourism promoted by the ea... More
East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...
Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More
East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...
Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More
East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...
Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More
Olympic National Park Road System, Port Angeles, Clallam County, WA
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Olympic National Park Road System, Port Angeles, Clallam County, WA
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National Park Seminary, Main, Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Montgomery C...
Significance: Main exemplifies the site's evolving history. It is a conglomeration of eight buildings with adjoining extensions and adaptations that were completed between 1887 and the 1940s. It is the core o... More
National Park Seminary, Main, Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Montgomery C...
Significance: Main exemplifies the site's evolving history. It is a conglomeration of eight buildings with adjoining extensions and adaptations that were completed between 1887 and the 1940s. It is the core o... More
National Park Seminary, Main, Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Montgomery C...
Significance: Main exemplifies the site's evolving history. It is a conglomeration of eight buildings with adjoining extensions and adaptations that were completed between 1887 and the 1940s. It is the core o... More
National Park Seminary, Main, Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Montgomery C...
Significance: Main exemplifies the site's evolving history. It is a conglomeration of eight buildings with adjoining extensions and adaptations that were completed between 1887 and the 1940s. It is the core o... More
National Park Seminary, Main, Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Montgomery C...
Significance: Main exemplifies the site's evolving history. It is a conglomeration of eight buildings with adjoining extensions and adaptations that were completed between 1887 and the 1940s. It is the core o... More
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Loomis Museum, Mineral, Tehama County, ...
Survey number: HABS CA-2114-F Building/structure dates: ca. 1916 Initial Construction
Zion National Park Historic Trails System, West Rim Trail, Springdale,...
Significance: Built of native stone and associated with the "National Park Service-Rustic" architectural style, the West Rim Trail possesses architectural integrity. Rock used in the masonry switchback walls w... More
Hot Springs National Park, Bathhouse Row, Lamar Bathhouse: Mechanical ...
Significance: The Lamar Bathhouse is part of Bathhouse Row, which represents a typical American Spa. The spring piping, heating and ventilation systems are examples of early twentieth century state-of-the-art ... More
National Park Seminary, Gymnasium, North of Linden Lane, south of Aloh...
Significance: Housing the gymnasium in one of the campus' most prominent and ornate building illustrated the importance of athletics at the school. It was, perhaps, an attempt to relate the ancient world's cel... More
National Park Seminary, Gymnasium, North of Linden Lane, south of Aloh...
Significance: Housing the gymnasium in one of the campus' most prominent and ornate building illustrated the importance of athletics at the school. It was, perhaps, an attempt to relate the ancient world's cel... More
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lost Creek Flume, Mineral, Tehama Count...
Survey number: HABS CA-2114-A Building/structure dates: ca. 1916 Initial Construction
National Park Seminary, Swiss Chalet, 2802 Woodstock Avenue, Silver Sp...
Significance: The Swiss chalet was the home of the Zeta Eta Theta sorority. The Swiss chalet was a common form of bungalow design. The form appeared in A.J. Downing's "Architecture of Country Houses," 1850, a... More
National Park Seminary, Swiss Chalet, 2802 Woodstock Avenue, Silver Sp...
Significance: The Swiss chalet was the home of the Zeta Eta Theta sorority. The Swiss chalet was a common form of bungalow design. The form appeared in A.J. Downing's "Architecture of Country Houses," 1850, a... More
National Park Seminary, Swiss Chalet, 2802 Woodstock Avenue, Silver Sp...
Significance: The Swiss chalet was the home of the Zeta Eta Theta sorority. The Swiss chalet was a common form of bungalow design. The form appeared in A.J. Downing's "Architecture of Country Houses," 1850, a... More
Hot Springs National Park, Bathhouse Row, Buckstaff Bathhouse: Mechani...
Significance: The Buckstaff Bathhouse is part of Bathhouse Row, which represents a typical American Spa. The spring piping, heating and ventilation systems are examples of early twentieth century state-of-the-... More
Camp Kaweah Historic District, National Park Service Residence No. 55,...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-181 Survey number: HABS CA-2148-E
Petrified Forest National Park Roads & Bridges, Holbrook, Navajo Count...
Significance: The Petrified Forest National Park is so designated for its scientific and educational value, in addition to its natural scenic beauty. Intersecting, and at times, overlaying, prehistoric and his... More
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
Zion National Park, Zion Inn, Springdale, Washington County, UT
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-62 Survey number: HABS UT-108-A Building/structure dates: 1934 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1974 Subsequent Work Building/stru... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Gatlinburg, Sevie...
Significance: The transportation system of Great Smoky Mountains is representative of NPS park road designs throughout the country. Much of the construction work was undertaken by the Civilian Conservation Cor... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Gatlinburg, Sevie...
Significance: The transportation system of Great Smoky Mountains is representative of NPS park road designs throughout the country. Much of the construction work was undertaken by the Civilian Conservation Cor... More
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Manzanita Kiosk, Mineral, Tehama County...
Survey number: HABS CA-2114-I Building/structure dates: ca. 1916 Initial Construction
Death Valley National Park Roads, Death Valley Junction, Inyo County, ...
Survey number: HAER CA-300 Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death Valley National Park Roads, Death Valley Junction, Inyo County, ...
Survey number: HAER CA-300 Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death Valley National Park Roads, Death Valley Junction, Inyo County, ...
Survey number: HAER CA-300 Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death Valley National Park Roads, Death Valley Junction, Inyo County, ...
Survey number: HAER CA-300 Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hot Springs National Park Bathhouse Row, Maurice Bathhouse: Mechanical...
Significance: The Maurice Bathhouse is part of Bathhouse Row, which represents a typical American Spa. The spring piping, heating and ventilation systems are examples of early twentieth century state-of-the-ar... More
Hot Springs National Park Bathhouse Row, Maurice Bathhouse: Mechanical...
Significance: The Maurice Bathhouse is part of Bathhouse Row, which represents a typical American Spa. The spring piping, heating and ventilation systems are examples of early twentieth century state-of-the-ar... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Roaring Fork Moto...
Significance: Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is one of the most narrow roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Living up to its name, the road allows park visitors to enjoy the beauty of the Smokies fro... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Roaring Fork Moto...
Significance: Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is one of the most narrow roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Living up to its name, the road allows park visitors to enjoy the beauty of the Smokies fro... More
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Iron Bridge at Lock No. 68, Mile 164.82 of C ...
Significance: Similar in purpose to other bridges along the canal, this bridge carried traffic over the canal to farmlands and to a ferry on the Potomac River which crossed from Maryland to West Virginia and a ... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Smokemont Bridge,...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Cataloochee Valle...
Significance: The transportation system of Great Smoky Mountains is representative of NPS park road design and landscape planning throughout the country. Much of the construction work was undertaken by the Civ... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Little River Road...
Significance: Little River Road is an extremely prominent thoroughfare in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, second only to Newfound Gap Road. The transportation system in this park is representative of NPS ... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Little River Road...
Significance: Little River Road is an extremely prominent thoroughfare in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, second only to Newfound Gap Road. The transportation system in this park is representative of NPS ... More
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Loomis Seismograph Station, Mineral, Te...
Survey number: HABS CA-2114-K Building/structure dates: ca. 1916 Initial Construction
Hot Springs National Park, Bathhouse Row, Fordyce Bathhouse: Mechanica...
Significance: The Fordyce Bathhouse is part of Bathhouse Row, which represents a typical American Spa. The spring piping, heating and ventilation systems are examples of early twentieth century state-of-the-ar... More
Hot Springs National Park, Bathhouse Row, Fordyce Bathhouse: Mechanica...
Significance: The Fordyce Bathhouse is part of Bathhouse Row, which represents a typical American Spa. The spring piping, heating and ventilation systems are examples of early twentieth century state-of-the-ar... More
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Water Collection System, Hawaii Volcano...
Picryl description: Public domain image of park architecture, palace, chateau, open space, 18th, and 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Water Collection System, Hawaii Volcano...
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Water Collection System, Hawaii Volcano...
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Water Collection System, Hawaii Volcano...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of farming, farmer, agriculture, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Water Collection System, Hawaii Volcano...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a power station, dam, electric generator, industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Water Collection System, Hawaii Volcano...
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Water Collection System, Hawaii Volcano...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Water Collection System, Hawaii Volcano...
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Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Acadia National Park Roads & Bridges, Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor,...
Significance: In many ways the carriage and motor roads of Acadia National Park appear quite distinct. Signs, grade separations, and two picturesque gatehouses remind today's visitors that these two systems we... More
Acadia National Park Roads & Bridges, Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor,...
Significance: In many ways the carriage and motor roads of Acadia National Park appear quite distinct. Signs, grade separations, and two picturesque gatehouses remind today's visitors that these two systems we... More
Acadia National Park Roads & Bridges, Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor,...
Significance: In many ways the carriage and motor roads of Acadia National Park appear quite distinct. Signs, grade separations, and two picturesque gatehouses remind today's visitors that these two systems we... More
Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI
STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Haleakala National Park road system provides access to the summit and crater of the dormant volcano, Haleakala, showcasing striking views and native Hawaiian... More
Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI
STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Haleakala National Park road system provides access to the summit and crater of the dormant volcano, Haleakala, showcasing striking views and native Hawaiian... More
National Park Seminary, Castle, Ravine in northeast part of campus, Si...
Significance: The castle is one of the NPS clubhouses. The fanciful, medieval fortress for the Pi Beta Nu sorority counterbalanced the symmetrical architectural forms, such as the villa and the Colonial House,... More
National Park Seminary, Castle, Ravine in northeast part of campus, Si...
Significance: The castle is one of the NPS clubhouses. The fanciful, medieval fortress for the Pi Beta Nu sorority counterbalanced the symmetrical architectural forms, such as the villa and the Colonial House,... More
Mesa Verde National Park Main Entrance Road, Cortez, Montezuma County,...
Significance: The main entrance road largely evolved from the earliest surveyed wagon route into the park (1907-1908) into a standard roadway as a result of NPS-BPR aesthetic and engineering collaboration. CCC... More
Mesa Verde National Park Main Entrance Road, Cortez, Montezuma County,...
Significance: The main entrance road largely evolved from the earliest surveyed wagon route into the park (1907-1908) into a standard roadway as a result of NPS-BPR aesthetic and engineering collaboration. CCC... More
Mesa Verde National Park Main Entrance Road, Cortez, Montezuma County,...
Significance: The main entrance road largely evolved from the earliest surveyed wagon route into the park (1907-1908) into a standard roadway as a result of NPS-BPR aesthetic and engineering collaboration. CCC... More
Mesa Verde National Park Main Entrance Road, Cortez, Montezuma County,...
Significance: The main entrance road largely evolved from the earliest surveyed wagon route into the park (1907-1908) into a standard roadway as a result of NPS-BPR aesthetic and engineering collaboration. CCC... More
Mesa Verde National Park Main Entrance Road, Cortez, Montezuma County,...
Significance: The main entrance road largely evolved from the earliest surveyed wagon route into the park (1907-1908) into a standard roadway as a result of NPS-BPR aesthetic and engineering collaboration. CCC... More
Mesa Verde National Park Main Entrance Road, Cortez, Montezuma County,...
Significance: The main entrance road largely evolved from the earliest surveyed wagon route into the park (1907-1908) into a standard roadway as a result of NPS-BPR aesthetic and engineering collaboration. CCC... More
North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand C...
Significance: North Entrance Road is significant as an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and the BPR to build quality automotive roads within national parks. Although most road-related... More
North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand C...
Significance: North Entrance Road is significant as an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and the BPR to build quality automotive roads within national parks. Although most road-related... More
North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand C...
Significance: North Entrance Road is significant as an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and the BPR to build quality automotive roads within national parks. Although most road-related... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Newfound Gap Road...
Significance: Newfound Gap Road is the central transportation artery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the only road to cross the park from north to south, connecting the two major entrances at Gat... More
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Newfound Gap Road...
Significance: Newfound Gap Road is the central transportation artery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the only road to cross the park from north to south, connecting the two major entrances at Gat... More
National Park Seminary, Ballroom, Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Montgome...
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National Park Seminary, Dutch Windmill, 2750 Dewitt Circle, Silver Spr...
Significance: The Windmill is one of eight whimsical clubhouses constructed during Cassedy's early building campaign. It is an important component of NPS' eclectic campus plan that was designed to introduce a ... More