Protect and enhance the visitor experience at The Ahwahnee through improved operationsl efficiency, increased accessibility and rehabilitation of historic resources.Improve hotel operations and energy efficiency by repairing or replacing outdated or inefficient building systems and components.Restore, preserve, and protect the historic integrity and character-defining features of The Ahwahnee by rehabilitating aged or altered historic finishes and contributing landscape features.Enhance visitor and employee safety by bringing the building and grounds into compliance with current building, fire, life-safety, and seismic standards.The purpose of this project was to develop a comprehensive plan for phased, long-term rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee National Historic Landmark and associated guest cottages, employee dormitory, and landscaped grounds in order to: The current operational layout of some working areas reduced the efficiency of providing a high level of visitor services.Some historic hotel finishes and landscape components had aged or been altered over the years, potentially affecting the historic integrity of the property.Many of the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems serving The Ahwahnee facilities were aging and needed to be replaced and updated.Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and IBC seismic requirements. ![]() National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code.Facilities at The Ahwahnee were not fully compliant with the most recent building safety and accessibility codes including:.Built in 1927, The Ahwahnee hotel is an iconic landmark and is used year-round by both overnight and day visitors to Yosemite Valley.Īfter more than 80 years in service, the hotel and associated structures were in need of rehabilitation because: The Ahwahnee, located in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, includes a National Historic Landmark hotel, guest cottages, an employee dormitory, and associated grounds and landscaping.
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