Architecture: The Park Service as Client, Parts I and II

Myers P and Knight C. 1984. Architecture: The Park Service as Client, Parts I and II. Historic Structure Guidance Documents. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

These two articles were originally published in the December 1984 issue of Architecture magazine. In "The Park Service as Client: 1, The early decades of rustic grandeur," Phyllis Myers describes the design, development, and purpose of rustic-style hotels and lodging structures in national parks. In "The Park Service as Client: II, Shifting emphasis since World War II," Carleton Knight, III describes the goals and architecture programs the post-war era, including Mission 66 and its notable visitor and interpretive facilities.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Myers, Phyllis; Knight, Carleton
Date of Issue
1984-12
Publisher
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Units
CRPS

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