Swanson Boathouse

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Swanson Boathouse
Location E shore of Two Medicine Lake, Glacier NP, East Glacier, Montana
Coordinates 48°28′59″N 113°22′7″W / 48.48306°N 113.36861°W / 48.48306; -113.36861Coordinates: 48°28′59″N 113°22′7″W / 48.48306°N 113.36861°W / 48.48306; -113.36861
Built 1936
Architect Swanson,Billy; Swanson Boat Co.
Architectural style Other
Governing body National Park Service
MPS Glacier National Park MPS
NRHP Reference # 95001577
Added to NRHP January 19, 1996[1]

The Swanson Boathouse, also known as the Two Medicine Boathouse, was built in 1936 by concessioner Billy Swanson at Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park. The rustic structure remains in its intended use.[2] The boathouse was built by Captain J.W. "Billy" Swanson, who operated a launch on Two Medicine Lake.[3]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15. 
  2. "Swanson Boathouse". List of Classified Structures. National Park Service. 2008-11-13. 
  3. Ann Hubber (June 1995). National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Swanson Boathouse PDF (162 KB). National Park Service. 
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