Friends of Crater Lake National Park

 

Greg Hartell Internship for Historic Preservation

 

Guideline Summary

 

 

When stone masonry structures were built at Crater Lake National Park the rustic style of architecture was believed to enhance the beauty of the natural landscape most successfully through the use of natural materials, appropriate scale, careful positioning on the landscape, appropriate use of color, avoidance of rigid lines, and a rugged and handcrafted appearance. The following photographs are meant to provide a recap of the issues discussed throughout the manual by comparing historic fabric with incompatible repair and new construction.  

 

Maintaining  the type of stone and detailing within a structure is of utmost importance to retaining historic character.  The photo on the left is the historic Chief Naturalist’s Residence and the photo on the right is the Crater Lake Lodge.  Both are examples of rustic architecture but variation in stone size should be noted.  The Naturalist’s Residence was constructed with large stones at the base and progressively smaller stones in the upper portions of the walls whereas the lodge was constructed with much less variation in stone size.   Be aware of these aesthetics and replicate them as necessary.  A significant difference can be seen in the stone selection and mortar application of the two chimneys on the lodge that contrasts sharply with the rest of the building.