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When Fire Threatened Yellowstone's Wooden Inn

Sep 5th, 2008 · In the 105 years since it was built, the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park has undergone several restorations. A crucial project in 1987 included the installation of a system on the roof to soak the inn in case of fire. One year later, that system was put to the test.

Keywords: 1987 · restoration · Yellowstone National Park · Yellowstone · undergone · Wooden · Inn · Old Faithful Inn

Old Faithful Inn Gets a Quake-Resistant Facelift *

Aug 17th, 2007 · The majestic Old Faithful Inn is more than 100 years old and sits on one of the most active earthquake zones in the country. Beyond a seismic retrofit, the Inn's vintage wiring and plumbing is being replaced and updated. It's specialized, intensive work in a secluded place.

Keywords: country · earthquake · secluded · Vintage · Seismic · facelift · majestic · retrofitting · Replacements · Inn · Old Faithful Inn