Double Diamond Dude Ranch Dining Hall
The Double Diamond Dude Ranch Dining Hall is a single-story log building shaped like a U, built in 1945 with a large stone fireplace on the north side. It features a shared kitchen and dining area where guests gather for meals today.
The ranch was founded in the early 1900s by Frank Williams, a Colorado guide, and Joseph S. Clark Jr. from Philadelphia, originally operating as a summer camp for eastern boys. After a fire in 1985 destroyed most buildings, the dining hall survived and later became part of a climbing hostel.
The name Double Diamond reflects the early owners and the ranch's heritage. Today, climbers gather here to cook and eat together, continuing the tradition of shared meals and community, even though the visitors have changed over time.
The dining hall sits within Grand Teton National Park and is easily accessible from nearby towns. As an active guest building, visitors can explore the space and enjoy the surroundings, which feature popular climbing routes and mountain views.
The building survived a devastating fire in 1985 that destroyed much of the ranch area, making it one of the few original structures remaining. Today it serves climbers as a community gathering space, a purpose quite different from its original role hosting dude ranch guests.
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