Acting Superintendent's Headquarters
Acting Superintendent's Headquarters, Military headquarters in Yosemite History Center, US.
Description
Acting Superintendent's Headquarters is a wooden structure from the early administrative period of Yosemite National Park, located at the Pioneer Yosemite History Center in Wawona. The small building displays the rustic architecture of that era with its typical wood construction.
History
The building was constructed in 1904 at Camp A.E. Wood and served as the command center for Army officers protecting Yosemite National Park before the National Park Service was established. It was later relocated twice, reflecting the park's changing administrative needs.
Culture
The building shows how early national park administration looked when soldiers worked here to protect the forest from illegal activities. It reminds visitors of how military structures once shaped the protection of natural spaces.
Practical
The location is easy to find at the Pioneer Yosemite History Center in Wawona, where it stands among other historical buildings. Visitors should allow time to explore the full collection of historical structures in the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The building has an unusual history with two relocations: it was moved to Yosemite Valley in 1906 and brought back to Wawona in 1958, where it still stands today. These moves make it a rare example of the park's eventful past.
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