Obsidian Cliff Kiosk, Tourism information kiosk at Obsidian Cliff, Yellowstone National Park, US.
The small wooden structure features a rustic architectural design that integrates with the surrounding natural environment of Yellowstone National Park's Grand Loop Road.
Built in 1931 by the National Park Service, this kiosk marked a milestone as the first interpretive wayside exhibit established within any United States national park.
The kiosk provides interpretative displays about Obsidian Cliff, a source of volcanic glass that Native Americans used for tools and traded across North America.
Located between Mammoth and Norris, the kiosk offers visitors information about the geological formations and archaeological significance of Obsidian Cliff.
The structure received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for its role in developing public education within national parks.
Location: Park County
Inception: 1931
Architects: National Park Service
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.82398,-110.72924
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:57
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