Historic Structure Report: Hale Bathhouse

Chamberlin Architects. 2004. Historic Structure Report: Hale Bathhouse. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

Hot Springs National Park was once known as Hot Springs Reservation. It was set aside in 1832 to protect the Park's primary resource, the hot springs. This type of Reservation was an early version of the National Park idea.Hot Springs was actually the first area in the United States to be set aside for its natural features.After Yellowstone was formed in 1872, Hot Springs was managed with it. In 1916 the National Park Service was formed and in 1921, Hot Springs Reservation changed its name to Hot Springs National Park, making it the 18th National Park in the Service. This Historic Structure Report on the Hale Bathhouse, one of the eight bathhouses remaining on Bathhouse Row, is intended to edit, augment, and revise existing documents as well as provide additional information. Research and design completed during the current phase will be incorporated into the report. The report will provide a thorough description of the background, physical development, and significance of the structure and its environs in order to assist in scheduling the most appropriate use of this historic building. The proposed period of significance is 1915-1947, and rehabilitation recommendations will be based upon these dates.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Chamberlin Architects
Date of Issue
2004-11
Publisher
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Units
HOSP , MWR
Keywords
bathhouse, bathhouse row, hale bathhouse, hot springs, spanish revival style
Subjects
CRIS-HS: 000711: Hale Bathhouse

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