Great Northern Railway Buildings
Great Northern Railway Buildings, Historic railway district in Glacier National Park, Montana, US
The Great Northern Railway Buildings consist of five building complexes within Glacier National Park, featuring Swiss chalet architectural elements and rustic design patterns.
The Great Northern Railway commissioned these structures between 1910 and 1915 to establish tourist facilities throughout Glacier National Park, following its creation.
The buildings reflect the early 20th-century railroad companies' influence on national park development through their strategic placement of tourist accommodations.
The structures include the Belton Chalets, Granite Park Chalet, Many Glacier Hotel, Sperry Chalet, and Two Medicine Store, offering various lodging options.
These buildings represent the largest collection of Swiss chalet architecture in the United States, earning National Historic Landmark status in 1987.
Location: Flathead County
Location: Glacier County
Architects: Samuel L. Bartlett
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.77083,-113.77236
Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:02
Going-to-the-Sun Road
9.1 km
Many Glacier Hotel
8.9 km
Grinnell Glacier
3.9 km
Granite Park Chalet
92 m
Garden Wall
6.1 km
Bird Woman Falls
7.2 km
Heavens Peak
9.2 km
Gem Glacier
4.2 km
Weeping Wall
5.9 km
Logan Pass Visitor Center
9.3 km
The Salamander Glacier
2.9 km
Mount Oberlin
7.9 km
Clements Mountain
9 km
Haystack Butte
5.1 km
Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout
1.7 km
Ahern Glacier
8.1 km
Heaven's Peak Fire Lookout
8.1 km
Mount Cannon
8.7 km
Grinnell Point
6.8 km
Swiftcurrent Glacier
1.9 km
Logan Creek Patrol Cabin
5.3 km
Swiftcurrent Auto Camp Historic District
7.6 km
Many Glacier Campground Camptender's Cabin
7.5 km
Piegan Glacier
9.5 km
Morning Eagle
7.8 km
Swiftcurrent Ranger Station Historic District
7.9 km
Highline Trailhead South
9.2 km
Many Glacier Campground
7.5 kmReviews
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