Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums

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Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Location: Norris Geyser Basin, Madison Junction, and Fishing Bridge, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Built/Founded: 1929
Architect: Maier,Herbert; Et al.Y
Architectural style(s): Other
Designated as NHL: May 28, 1987[1]
Added to NRHP: May 28, 1987[2]
NRHP Reference#: 87001445
Governing body: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums is a conglomeration of three "trailside museums" within Yellowstone National Park which together make up one National Historic Landmark of the United States.

The three elements are the Norris Museum, the Madison Museum, and the Fishing Bridge Museum. All three were designed by architect Herbert Maier in a style that has become known as National Park Service Rustic.[3]

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.[1][4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ "Architecture in the Parks: A National Historic Landmark Theme Study: Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums", by Laura Soullière Harrison. National Historic Landmark Theme Study. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
  4. ^ Laura Soullière Harrison (1986), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge MuseumsPDF (32 KB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 45 photos, exteriors and interiors, from 1985PDF (32 KB)


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