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.