Queen's Laundry Bath House
Queen's Laundry Bath House, Public bath in Yellowstone National Park, US.
Description
The Queen's Laundry Bath House is a log bathhouse in Yellowstone's Lower Geyser Basin built near natural hot springs. The simple two-room structure was constructed on a travertine mound formed by mineral deposits from the adjacent thermal waters.
History
Construction started in 1881 under Superintendent Philetus Norris but was abandoned that same year when management changed to Patrick Conger. The work was never resumed, leaving the building as an unfinished reminder of that early development period.
Culture
The building shows how early park visitors wanted to use the natural hot springs for washing and relaxation. This approach to utilizing thermal resources was common during the earliest days of national park development.
Practical
The structure sits at the western end of Sentinel Meadows and is accessible on foot from the park's marked trails. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the area can be marshy and the travertine terrain is uneven.
Did you know?
The building has survived for decades without a roof because minerals from the hot springs naturally preserved the log structure. This unusual conservation through thermal deposits has kept the structure intact to this day.
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