Sinnott Memorial Observation Station
Sinnott Memorial Observation Station, Observatory at Rim Village, United States.
The Sinnott Memorial Observation Station stands built into the caldera cliff 900 feet above Crater Lake, providing views across the deep blue waters.
The United States Congress allocated 10,000 dollars in 1930 to construct this memorial station in honor of Representative Nicholas J Sinnott, who supported Crater Lake National Park.
The building incorporates native stone and concrete with log beams, reflecting the National Park Service rustic architectural style that influenced subsequent park structures.
Visitors reach the observation station through a staircase from Rim Village, accessing a 40-foot-square room with exhibits about Mount Mazama's geological formation.
The structure sits 50 feet below the caldera rim on Victor Rock, featuring a hidden 12 by 14-foot workroom concealed behind a stone wall.
Location: Klamath County
Inception: 1931
Architects: Merel S. Sager, National Park Service
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.91154,-122.14293
Latest update: March 26, 2025 16:57
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