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The station entrance at the northeast entrance of Yellowstone was constructed in 1935 in a rustic style, becoming an emblematic architectural landmark of the national park. It was considered the best remaining type of wild place, setting it aside as a permanent wilderness and reinforcing the visitor’s sense of the psychological boundary between the world and the rest of the wilderness. The building’s physical boundary was not the only boundary that the visitor was entering about, but also the psychological boundary between the world and the rest of the wilderness. According to its listing as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, the station entrance was considered the best remaining type of wild place, setting it aside as a permanent wilderness and reinforcing the visitor’s sense of the psychological boundary between the world and the rest of the wilderness. The building’s physical boundary was not the only boundary that the visitor was entering about, but also the psychological boundary between the world and the rest of the wilderness.
The entrance station was built with two traffic lanes passing through it, which makes the system feasible due to the relatively low amount of traffic. However, in order to accommodate the growing number of tall recreational vehicles that cannot fit in the passage, a lane was added to each side of the building instead of modifying it. Consequently, these drivers are required to walk around to the checking station office.
The original wood stove that warmed the central area of the station was replaced by an oil stove in the same location. The rooms now have concrete floors, which were likely added after the initial construction, even though the original plans called for earth floors. The interior of the checking station has undergone very little change over the years. Concrete bollards have been placed on the east and west sides to prevent vehicles from driving into the building. Additionally, two street lights and a flagpole have been installed. The oakum rope chinking still remains. In 1984, the roof underwent extensive rehabilitation, with log rafters and log ends being replaced with epoxy. The station is currently considered to be in good condition.
Latest update: June 22, 2016.