Canyon Village in Yellowstone : the model for mission 66 / Lesley M. Gilmore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gilmore, Lesley M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Wyo.)--History--20th century.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Wyo.).

National parks and reserves--Public use--Wyoming--Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

National parks and reserves.

Yellowstone National Park--History--20th century.

Yellowstone National Park.

National parks and reserves--Public use.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (139 pages) : illustrations, map

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : The History Press, 2017.

Summary:

By 1955, the national parks were facing a crisis of dilapidation from heavy use and lack of funding. The answer was Mission 66. This visionary plan, implemented over the next decade, included installation of new facilities to accommodate the influx of visitors and enhance their experiences. The pilot development in Yellowstone, named Canyon Village, introduced a modern aesthetic to the parks and emphasized the concept of conservation. This man-made environment was purposefully sited away from the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, providing a natural buffer. Architect Lesley M. Gilmore presents the complexities of this historic, ambitious model for the movement that marked the continued evolution of the national parks into the destinations we flock to today.

Contents:

Intro

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Historical Background

2. Mission 66: The Federal Program

3. Mission 66: Disseminated by Memoranda

4. The Design History of Canyon Village

5. Mission 66 Modernist Design Features

6. Canyon Village Construction

7. Acceptance of Canyon Village

8. The Future of Mission 66

Notes

Bibliography

About the Author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-135) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781625857507

1625857500

OCLC:

990411358