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Lake McDonald Lodge

Lake McDonald Lodge is a historic place in West Glacier, Flathead County, Montana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87001447.

West Glacier, Flathead County, MontanaListed May 28, 1987NRIS #87001447★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Lake McDonald Lodge
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About this place

What is Lake McDonald Lodge?

The Lake McDonald Lodge is a historic lodge located within Glacier National Park, on the southeast shore of Lake McDonald. The lodge is a 3+1⁄2-story structure built in 1913 based on Kirtland Cutter's design. The foundation and first floor walls are built of stone, with a wood-frame superstructure. The lobby is a large, open space that extends to the third story. It has a massive fireplace and a concrete floor scored in a flagstone pattern, with messages in several Indian languages inscribed into it. The rustic lodge was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987 as one of the nation's finest examples of large-scale Swiss chalet architecture. Lake McDonald Lodge is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Lake McDonald Lodge
City
West Glacier
County
Flathead County
State
Montana
Listed on the National Register
May 28, 1987
NRIS reference number
87001447
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
48.61732, -113.87912
When was Lake McDonald Lodge listed on the National Register?

Lake McDonald Lodge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1987.

Where is Lake McDonald Lodge located?

Lake McDonald Lodge is located in West Glacier, Flathead County, Montana at approximately 48.61732, -113.87912. See the map above.

Is Lake McDonald Lodge a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lake McDonald Lodge is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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