National Register of Historic Places

Narada Falls Comfort Station

Paradise, Pierce County, Washington
Listed
March 13, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91000208

About this property

The Narada Falls Comfort Station is a public restroom situated near Narada Falls in Mount Rainier National Park. Similar to nearby Narada Falls Bridge, the comfort station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Constructed between 1941 and 1942, cost overruns required the combined efforts of the National Park Service and Civilian Conservation Corps to complete the build of the structure. The National Park Service rustic style building, featuring stone masonry and Douglas fir siding, contains a restroom facility and an attached waiting room, known for its bench seating. At the time of the building's historic nomination, the comfort station was considered to be mostly unaltered.

Location

Paradise, Pierce County, Washington
46.77566, -121.74572

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Narada Falls Bridge
Industrial
0 mi
Paradise Historic District
Listed
0.9 mi
Paradise Inn
Industrial
0.9 mi
Edith Creek Chlorination House
Industrial
1.4 mi
Christine Falls Bridge
Industrial
1.6 mi

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When was Narada Falls Comfort Station listed on the National Register?

Narada Falls Comfort Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Narada Falls Comfort Station?

Narada Falls Comfort Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Narada Falls Comfort Station?

The period of significance for Narada Falls Comfort Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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