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Yosemite - Ahwahnee Hotel from Glacier Point 001

Ahwahnee Hotel on the valley floor from about 7000 feet (2134 meters) up on Glacier Point.

 

The Ahwahnee Hotel is located in Yosemite National Park. It is a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America.

 

Completed in 1927, The Ahwahnee features a blend of design influences including Art Deco, Native American, Middle Eastern and the Arts & Crafts Movement. These elements can be seen in every aspect of the hotel including stenciling, woodwork, lighting fixtures and china patterns.

 

Some of the most distinctive features of The Ahwahnee are its public spaces featuring giant stone fireplaces, massive beams, tapestries and stained glass.

 

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Uploaded on May 26, 2012
Taken on May 22, 2012