White River Mess Hall and Dormitory explained

White River Mess Hall and Dormitory
Location:Mt. Rainier National Park, White River Entrance, Washington
Coordinates:46.9022°N -121.5544°W
Built:1933
Architecture:Rustic style
Added:March 13, 1991
Area:2185square feet
Refnum:91000328

The White River Mess Hall and Dormitory is the only remaining Civilian Conservation Corps camp structure remaining in Mount Rainier National Park. The wood-framed building was built in 1933, and comprising 2185square feet, originally containing a kitchen dining room, living room, two bathrooms, a bedroom and a bunkroom, as well as a service porch. The building no longer serves as a residence and is used for storage.[1] It is located at the White River entrance to the park, part of a complex of service buildings.

The mess hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1991. It is included in the White River Entrance Historic District.[2] It is part of the Mount Rainier National Historic Landmark District, which encompasses the entire park and which recognizes the park's inventory of Park Service-designed rustic architecture.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harvey. David. Pacific Northwest Regional Office Inventory: White River Mess Hall and Dormitory. National Park Service. September 12, 1982.
  2. Web site: Toothman. Stephanie. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: White River Entrance. National Park Service. 8 March 2011. September 1983.