Redwood Meadow Ranger Station
Also known as: Buildings 102 & 205
Why it's listed
Redwood Meadow Ranger Station is a pair of log buildings in Sequoia National Park, set at 6,100 feet among mixed conifers and giant sequoias. One is a one-story ranger residence with four rooms, a shake roof, log rafters, a small front porch and a stone chimney. The other is a one-room storage barn or tack room, standing in a fenced pasture across the Redwood Meadow Trail. The National Park Service built them in summers from 1938 to 1941, with enrollees of the Civilian Conservation Corps doing the work. The nomination values them as examples of NPS rustic architecture, which sought harmony between a building and its setting. Foundations of hewn sequoia blocks, pine and fir log walls, handcut shakes and battered corners recall Sierra Nevada pioneer construction. The complex was recognized for its architecture, its link to landscape architecture practice, and its Civilian Conservation Corps association. Both buildings remain unaltered and in good condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues local significance in architecture, landscape architecture and social/humanitarian endeavor. The buildings are cited as excellent examples of National Park Service rustic design, using local materials and Sierra Nevada pioneer forms. They were also built by Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 78000289, listed April 13, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | NE of Three Rivers in Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers |
|---|---|
| County | Tulare County |
| Listed | April 13, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78000289 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1938 |
| Architect / builder | National Park Service |
| Architectural style | NPS rustic |
| Areas of significance | Landscape Architecture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Both structures are in good condition and unaltered; the residence's water system is no longer serviceable. |
| Acreage | 2.8 |
| Coordinates | 36.52951, -118.63619 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78000289.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7306514
- This listing as JSON
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