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Sierra Club Bulletin. 



THE COMPLETED LE CONTE MEMORIAL 

 LODGE. 



By Wm. E. Colby, 



SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE LE CONTE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE. 



As the accompanying illustrations will indicate, the 

 Le Conte Memorial Lodge in Yosemite Valley has been 

 completed, and the finishing touches were put on the 

 building during the latter part of last September. The 

 Club is now in possession of an exceedingly beautiful and 

 appropriate structure, which will be used as the Club's 

 headquarters in Yosemite Valley during the sum- 

 mer season of each year. A portion of the Club Ubrary, 

 as well as maps and photographs, will be placed there, 

 and a custodian will be in charge during May, June, and 

 July, to give information to visitors concerning the Club 

 and the surrounding mountain region. 



The foundation, walls, and chimney of this lodge are 

 built of granite obtained in the vicinity. It is rough- 

 hewn, and as much of the weathered surface as possible 

 was placed so as to face the exterior. Broad granite 

 steps lead to the heavy " Dutch " entrance door. The 

 main reading-room is 36 x 25 feet, and in the further 

 end is a huge granite fireplace surrounded by bookcases 

 and window-seats. The interior roof-beams are left ex- 

 posed, and are finished in the rough. A very unique 

 table has been constructed for the reading-room ; a heavy 



