Parsons Memorial Lodge

The stone building features thick walls constructed from pink feldspar and grey granite, with exposed log rafters and a central fireplace on the north wall.

Built in 1915 by the Sierra Club, the lodge honors Edward Taylor Parsons, a director who supported conservation efforts against the Hetch Hetchy Valley flooding project.

Bernard Maybeck and Mark White contributed to the design, integrating natural materials and architectural elements that reflect the Bay Area building traditions.

The lodge operates during summer months as temperatures allow access, while winter conditions restrict entry to visitors with skiing or snowshoeing equipment.

At 2,705 meters elevation, the structure demonstrates early stone construction techniques in national parks through its reinforced concrete core and local stone masonry.

Location: Tuolumne County

Architects: Bernard Maybeck

Architectural style: rustic architecture

Elevation above the sea: 2,705 m

GPS coordinates: 37.87843,-119.36662

Latest update: March 28, 2025 19:12