Conclusion
By combining in-depth analysis of the objects themselves and historical records linked throughout this exhibit, we can more clearly understand the ways Mission 66 initiatives left a lasting impact on Rocky Mountain National Park, and even more specifically, on Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The objects present a physical link to decisions made by various members of the Rocky Mountain National Park administration and contemporary designers who helped bring modern trends into the parks.
Mission 66 core values are reflected in each object--from the smallest doorstop, to the well-worn benches, movement and modernization of the parks was central to the building and maintenance of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. While not every bench so thoroughly represents the vision of Taliesin as the Two-Seat Oak Bench does, all of the objects in this exhibit combine to present a clear picture of how National Parks had to adjust to the growing car culture and massively increased visitation after World War II. While most visitors today can observe remnants of Mission 66 in the expanded roads and increased accessibility throughout the parks, this exhibit tells the story of the visitor centers that remain central to the visitor experience today as a place to not only get information about the parks, but also to understand the guiding values of the National Park Service.
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