Photographs of Lake Wilderness Lodge, 1951

Overview of the Collection

Title
Photographs of Lake Wilderness Lodge
Dates
1951 (inclusive)
Quantity
10 photographs (1 folder) ; 8 x 10 in
Collection Number
PH1449
Summary
Photographs of the restaurant at and the exterior of Lake Wilderness Lodge, a resort on the shore of Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley, Washington
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

In 1925, Thomas Gaffney moved from Sprague, WA to Maple Valley, WA. He started a resort on the shores of Lake Wilderness which had restaurants, beaches, a dance pavilion, skating rink, and other attractions. The Lake Wilderness Lodge was constructed in the 1950s. It was designed by the Young & Richardson & Carlston & Detlie architectural firm. In 1952, the building received the highly prestigious American Institute of Architecture and Washington State Design awards. It was designated a King County landmark in 1997, cited as an excellent example of "post-war, Northwest architecture." The lodge has a thirty-three foot totem pole, surrounded by a spiral staircase which serves as a structural column supporting the hotel roof. Currently, the Lake Wilderness Lodge is owned and operated by the City of Maple Valley.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Ten photographs of Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley, Washington. Five photographs show the resort's restaurant; the remaining photographs are exterior and aerial views of the resort and the lake. Photographs by Fred Milkie, Herold Aerial Photos, and others.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donor: Steve Schneider, March 17, 2011

Processing Note

Processed by Ishtar Laguna Monroy, March 2017.

Accessioned as PH2016-012.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder item
1 1 Aerial view of the Lake Wilderness Lodge and the lake
Herold Aerial Photos, Seattle, WA (photographer)
June 10, 1951
1 2 Aerial view of the Lake Wilderness Lodge and the lake 1951
1 3 Lake Wilderness Lodge, parking lot and airplanes 1951
1 4 Lake Wilderness Lodge and the lake 1951
1 5 Lake Wilderness Lodge and two women kayaking in the lake
Fred Milkie Photographers, Seattle, WA (photographer)
1951
1 6 Interior of the restaurant of the Lake Wilderness Lodge with totem pole and spiral staircase
Fred Milkie Photographers, Seattle, WA (photographer)
1951
1 7-9 Views of interior of the restaurant of the Lake Wilderness Lodge
Fred Milkie Photographers, Seattle, WA (photographer)
1951
1 10 View of the bar of the Lake Wilderness Lodge
Fred Milkie Photographers, Seattle, WA (photographer)
1951

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Wilderness lodges--Washington (State)--Maple Valley--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Lake Wilderness (Wash.)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Milkie, Fred (photographer)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)