The Architect & engineer of California and the Pacific Coast . riviiij^ the surfaces a tapestry effect. The columns, rafters and cornicesare finished in the rough, and stained slightly to harmonize with the granite foundations, firei)laces, cliimtH-ys and other stone work werecut from the mountain side and laid up as rid)ble. It is interesting to note that a large percentage of tlie rough and linishwoodwork conies from the near vicinity. Iedar, lir, white jiine, yellow pineand sugar i)ine logged ne;ir Chin at Portal and thence carted to .Merced {alls, cut u]).dried and s
The Architect & engineer of California and the Pacific Coast . riviiij^ the surfaces a tapestry effect. The columns, rafters and cornicesare finished in the rough, and stained slightly to harmonize with the granite foundations, firei)laces, cliimtH-ys and other stone work werecut from the mountain side and laid up as rid)ble. It is interesting to note that a large percentage of tlie rough and linishwoodwork conies from the near vicinity. Iedar, lir, white jiine, yellow pineand sugar i)ine logged ne;ir Chin at Portal and thence carted to .Merced {alls, cut u]).dried and sent back up the tramway again, and on to (ilacier Point. Theredwood shingles and Douglas tir joists, rafters, truss mendiers and lUiorin(;fwere all ship|)ed in from .^aii 40 THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER
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