Adventure 003, Site 027-Camp Curry Historical District

Gary and Lindy B at Camp Curry

Capture California, the Game-2013

Adventure: 003, Site 027-Camp Curry Historical District

National Registry ID: 79000315

Team: YOLT

Date:  August 8, 2013

Location:

Coordinates: 37°44′13″N 119°34′22″W

Address: Yosemite Valley

Description:

Date Built: 1899

Architect: David and Jennie Curry

From NoeHill

When the camp first opened in 1899, there were canvas cabins, and a dining area. Much of this was destroyed in a 1912 fire. Today, there are around 400 tent cabins. Only the old registration cabin remains of the original buildings. But the iconic Camp Curry entrance sign, built in 1914 by Foster Curry, also remains to greet visitors. We did not see any sign that last year's Hantavirus outbreak affecting the popularity of this area.



By looking at this area, you can see how the relationship of concessionaires with the park service have evolved. From encouraging concessionaires to bring in visitors, to wanting to control the area. In an 1870 pamphlet, Whitney described the battles the original white inhabitants had, trying to keep the Valley for their own enjoyment and profit. Even today, this happens with a decade ago McDonalds proposing a concession for their golden arches.



We visited the camp, even stopping into the mountaineering store to pick up supplies for our JMT friends, Lindy and Ann. They will be sleeping in the backpackers camp while Sherri and Gary head back to Fresno. So sleeping in Camp Curry will have to wait for another day—we did sleep here 32 years ago, though.






References:

• Wikipedia
  
• National Registry of Historic Places: Documentation and Pictures
  
• NoeHill (NOE)
  
• Camp Curry Web Site
  

Overall Landmark References:

• National Registry of Historical Places (NRHP)
  
• NoeHill (NOE)