Sunrise Comfort Station, Historic comfort station in Mount Rainier National Park, United States.
Sunrise Comfort Station is a restroom building on the northeastern side of Mount Rainier, located at an elevation of 6,400 feet on a ridge with open views. The structure serves park visitors traveling in this remote alpine zone.
The building was constructed in 1930 as part of the early development of Mount Rainier National Park. It was designed following the National Park Service Rustic style, an architectural approach favored during that era.
The station represents a period when national parks began establishing permanent facilities to accommodate increasing numbers of automobile travelers across America.
The facility is only accessible during summer months when weather conditions allow safe access to this high elevation zone. Visitors should prepare for rapid weather changes and bring appropriate alpine clothing.
Located at coordinates 46.911032, -121.659891, this structure received National Register of Historic Places designation as part of the Sunrise Historic District in 1991.
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