Stephen T. Mather became first Director, National Park Service. Albright, 1929, p. 12; Cramton, 1929, p. 13.
Glacier Point Hotel completed. USNPS, 1917, p. 59; Tresidder, D. B., p. 61.
Wawona Road and Glacier Point Branch turned over to federal government. USNPS, 1917, p. 62.
Parts of park opened to grazing. USNPS, 1917, p. 153.
Modern school buildings constructed. USNPS, 1920, p. 237.
David A. Curry dies; Mrs. Curry continues operation of Camp Curry. Tresidder, Mary C., MS.
1918
Cascade power plant completed at cost of $215,000. USNPS, 1917, pp. 61, 143; 1918. pp. 45, 134.
Ledge Trail built. USNPS, 1918, p. 47.