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Photographs of Lake Wilderness Lodge, 1951
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Photographs of Lake Wilderness Lodge
- Dates
- 1951 (inclusive)19511951
- 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
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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
Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- 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
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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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| 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
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Personal Names
- Milkie, Fred (photographer)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
