Yosemite's Historic Hotels & Camps

Yosemite National Park is a place of extraordinary natural beauty with renowned waterfalls, spectacular granite rock formations, and serene meadows. Although indigenous peoples already inhabited Yosemite, settlers of European descent found their way there beginning in 1851. To serve the steady growth of tourists and visitors, lodging and accommodations have always been central to the park's history. The popularity of postcards starting in the early 1900s and lasting several decades coincided with the growth of the park's hotels and camps, transportation, and entertainment. This book of vintage postcards illustrates and chronicles those places and events. It provides visitors with an understanding and appreciation for the unique and diverse places made available to tourists throughout Yosemite's history.

• Pages: 128
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
• Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
• Series: Postcard History Series
• Publication Date: 24th June 2013
• State: California
• ISBN: 9780738599977
• Format: Paperback

Author - Alice van Ommeren is a postcard collector and resides in Petaluma. Her previous publications include Stockton in Vintage Postcards and Yosemite's Historic Camps and Hotels. KC Greaney, PhD, holds a master's degree in US history and is a longtime Petaluma resident and community member.