Wawona Hotel Aerial

The Wawona Hotel, located in southern Yosemite National Park, California, is a historic late Victorian mountain resort and one of the largest intact hotels of its kind within a national park. Originally established in the 1850s as Clark's Station, a pioneer stop, it soon evolved into a bustling stagecoach stop and later transformed into a grand New England–sty…
The Wawona Hotel, located in southern Yosemite National Park, California, is a historic late Victorian mountain resort and one of the largest intact hotels of its kind within a national park. Originally established in the 1850s as Clark's Station, a pioneer stop, it soon evolved into a bustling stagecoach stop and later transformed into a grand New England–style resort, complete with manicured grounds and refined amenities. Its design catered to East Coast and European visitors, aligning with the era’s trend of exclusive grand hotels.
  • Location: On CA 41 in Yosemite National Park, Wawona, California
  • Area: 16.5 acres (6.7 ha)
  • Built: 1876
  • Architect: Washburn Brothers
  • Architectural style: Late Victorian
  • Designated NHL: May 28, 1987
  • NRHP reference No.: 75000223
Data from: en.wikipedia.org