Crater Lake Lodge was built in 1915 to provide overnight accommodations for visitors to Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon. The Lodge is located at the rim of the Crater Lake Caldera. By 1989 the lodge was on the verge of collapsing and was scheduled for demolition. It was saved by public outcry. The reconstruction followed, and the Lodge was once again open for business in 1995. The modern lodge is designed to be reminiscent of the original 1920's rustic atmosphere but with modern comforts. The collection donated by the Park historian, Stephen R. Mark, holds documents related to the proposed restoration and remodel of the Lodge in 1990s.
Crater Lake Lodge Collection: Collection of documentation on the remodel of the Crater Lake Historical Lodge building. Collection was donated by the CL Park historian Stephen R. Mark. Examples of documentation: City of Medford News Release regarding David Bassett testifying about HR 2403, Technical Analysis Report for the Rehabilitation of Crater Lake Lodge, articles on the pro and con opinions of saving the lodge, memorandum to the National Park Service about costumer service and facilities and safety precautions, construction cost estimates, Crater Lake Lodge Chronology, status reports, photocopies of photographs of the lodge and adjacent area, status reports, report: "Evaluation of Alternatives (Rim Village)", news releases, articles and editorials from: Herald and News, Medford Mail Tribune, the Oregonian, Salem Statesman Journal, and the Clarion-Ledger, letters from the National Parks service regarding the development of Mazama Campground, Crater Lake National Park Site Development Workbook