Hotels and other buildings in Yosemite have come and gone during the first 100 years. I have published a number of posts on the subject. In this post offer links to those posts so they may be easily revisited.
Galen Clark – Guardian of Yosemite (1814-1910)
Galen Clark is probably Yosemite’s most influential person. He gave Yosemite his heart and soul constantly for over 50 years; more time than any two other, more famous characters of Yosemite’s first years. So why isn’t he better known?
Thomas Hill – Artist (1829-1908)
Thomas Hill’s Studio still stands at Wawona at, what is now called, The Big Trees Lodge. It is a monument to an extraordinary artist renowned in is own time and to the present.
Remembering the Old Yosemite Village
I took a friend through the valley and Wawona for her first visit since 1956. A lot of changes have occurred in the last 60 years.
The Yosemite of Yesteryear (Part 2) – La Casa Nevada, Cosmopolitan, Mountain House Hotel
Originally, Yosemite was visited by arriving on horseback or (later) by stagecoach. This is the second of a series of posts that will reveal details of the early buildings in and around the valley; where they were, who ran them, what was around them.
About This Site
Hello, my name is Jeff Kreider. I snapped my first photograph in Yosemite December 24, 1979. Over the years it has become a passion. It is hard NOT to get inspired by the beauty of this park. This park is more than mere scenic opportunities; it is a virtual wonderland wrought by yesteryear. It is my goal to use this site to share, not only my experiences and photos, but also some of its history and the tales of those who forged it.Recent Posts
