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Yakima Park Stockade Group

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
County of Pierce.
Mount Rainer National Park
National Register Number: 87001337
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Historic District: Architectural. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Buildings in Mount Ranier National Park; See www.nps.giv/mora.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 28, 1987):
Constructed between 1930 and 1943, this complex is a classic example of an exaggerated rustic style. The complex, consisting of three buildings and a vertical log "stockade" fence enclosing a utility yard, was built from a design with roots in frontier architecture of the Pacific Northwest. It was to be architecture suitable to the magnificent scenery of the western parks.

Condition:
There is no threat to the landmark at this time


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