The lease was granted by Yellowstone National Park, and the YPA, headed by Charles Gibson, was made up of members chosen by the Northern Pacific Railroad (NP).

The YPA initially made little progress on the Lake Hotel site, 2 years into the lease, construction had yet to begin.

Slow construction angered the National Park and the lease was adjusted to reduce the acreage of the site to only 1 acre.

It also included aspects of Queen Anne architecture, characterized by the use of striped wood as ornament throughout the interior.

In 1899 in an attempt to liquidate themselves, The Northern Pacific Railroad put the YPA, and thus the Lake Hotel up for sale.

Child is also credited for bringing on Robert Reamer, to make key renovations to the Lake Hotel.

These Columns coupled with the extensions on the deck and roof would create the iconic porticoes that the Lake Hotel is known for now.

The Last major changes by Reamer happened in 1928, when an extension to the east wing was made, this portion would have a flat roof.

Construction during this time also ensured the building against seismic activity as the Yellowstone area is a hotspot for earthquakes, experiencing 1,500 to 2,5000 per year.