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Glacier's historic chalets

Granite Park Chalet with Heavens Peak in the background, circa 1925. T. J. Hileman, photographer.
Granite Park Chalet with Heavens Peak in the background, circa 1925. T. J. Hileman, photographer.
Photo Courtesy Glacier National Park Archives
Wheat Montana
Wheat Montana
Wheat Montana
Horseback party in front of Sperry Chalet, main building, 1919. R. E. Marble, photographer.
Horseback party in front of Sperry Chalet, main building, 1919. R. E. Marble, photographer.
Photo Courtesy Glacier National Park Archives
Sperry Chalet in summer from trail, circa 1914. R. E. Marble, photographer.
Sperry Chalet in summer from trail, circa 1914. R. E. Marble, photographer.
Photo Courtesy Glacier National Park Archives
Granite Park Chalet, looking toward Logan Pass, circa 1925. T. J. Hileman, photographer.
Granite Park Chalet, looking toward Logan Pass, circa 1925. T. J. Hileman, photographer.
Photo Courtesy Glacier National Park Archives
Tourist on balcony of Sperry Chalet, circa 1940. T. J. Hileman, photographer.
Tourist on balcony of Sperry Chalet, circa 1940. T. J. Hileman, photographer.
Photo Courtesy Glacier National Park Archives
Construction of Sperry Chalet, 1913-1914.
Construction of Sperry Chalet, 1913-1914.
Photo Courtesy Glacier National Park Archives
Dining room at Sperry Chalet, circa 1920. H. W. Hutchings, photographer.
Dining room at Sperry Chalet, circa 1920. H. W. Hutchings, photographer.
Photo Courtesy Glacier National Park Archives
Granite Park Chalet in 1939
Granite Park Chalet in 1939
National Park Service Photo
Granite Park Chalet in 1946
Granite Park Chalet in 1946
National Park Service Photo
Granite Park Chalet in 1963
Granite Park Chalet in 1963
National Park Service Photo
Mules deliver propane to Granite Park Chalet in 1969. Pack trains still deliver supplies to the chalet.
Mules deliver propane to Granite Park Chalet in 1969. Pack trains still deliver supplies to the chalet.
National Park Service Photo
Sperry Chalet
Sperry Chalet
National Park Service Photo
Sperry Chalet circa  1914
Sperry Chalet circa 1914
National Park Service Photo
Sperry Chalet circa 1914
Sperry Chalet circa 1914
National Park Service Photo
Before the chalet was built, there was a tent camp at the location of what is now Sperry Chalet. This photo was taken in 1911.
Before the chalet was built, there was a tent camp at the location of what is now Sperry Chalet. This photo was taken in 1911.
National Park Service Photo
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Originally called the dorm and now called the Annex, this building that sits away from the main Granite Park Chalet building offers additional guest rooms.
Originally called the dorm and now called the Annex, this building that sits away from the main Granite Park Chalet building offers additional guest rooms.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The view from Granite Park Chalet
The view from Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park
Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The view from Granite Park Chalet.
The view from Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Hikers prepare to leave Granite Park Chalet in the rain.
Hikers prepare to leave Granite Park Chalet in the rain.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The view from Granite Park Chalet.
The view from Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park
Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
A visitor walks past the annex at Granite Park Chalet.
A visitor walks past the annex at Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Snacks and beverages are available for sale at Granite Park Chalet.
Snacks and beverages are available for sale at Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
A hiker makes his way along the Highline Trail on the way to Granite Park Chalet
A hiker makes his way along the Highline Trail on the way to Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
A hiker makes his way along the Highline Trail on the way to Granite Park Chalet
A hiker makes his way along the Highline Trail on the way to Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
A mountain goat spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
A mountain goat spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Visitors stop for a break on the Highline Trail on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Visitors stop for a break on the Highline Trail on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The Highline Trail
The Highline Trail
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The Highline Trail
The Highline Trail
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The employee housing building in the foregound and the annex at Granite Park Chalet.
The employee housing building in the foregound and the annex at Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The view from Granite Park Chalet
The view from Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The view from Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park
The view from Granite Park Chalet in Glacier National Park
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Beverages are available for sale for day hikers who pass by Granite Park Chalet.
Beverages are available for sale for day hikers who pass by Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
A library of books is available for guests at Granite Park Chalet.
A library of books is available for guests at Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
An employee at Granite Park Chalet cooks dinner.
An employee at Granite Park Chalet cooks dinner.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Guests at Granite Park Chalet prepare dinner in the self-serve kitchen.
Guests at Granite Park Chalet prepare dinner in the self-serve kitchen.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Guests eat dinner in the dinning room at Granite Park Chalet.
Guests eat dinner in the dinning room at Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Clothes hang on a line at Granite Park Chalet
Clothes hang on a line at Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
A guest room at Granite Park Chalet
A guest room at Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
What was originally called the dorm, now called the Annex at Granite Park Chalet
What was originally called the dorm, now called the Annex at Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Dave Shea, right, who worked in Glacier for 36 years, points out where bears used to be fed behind Granite Park Chalet.
Dave Shea, right, who worked in Glacier for 36 years, points out where bears used to be fed behind Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Dave Shea, right, who worked in Glacier for 36 years, points out the balcony from which three bears were shot after the Night of the Grizzlies.
Dave Shea, right, who worked in Glacier for 36 years, points out the balcony from which three bears were shot after the Night of the Grizzlies.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
A black bear grazes near the Loop Trail not far from Granite Park Chalet.
A black bear grazes near the Loop Trail not far from Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Loop Trail not far from Granite Park Chalet.
Loop Trail not far from Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
Loop Trail on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Loop Trail on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
TRIBUNE PHOTO/ERIN MADISON
The view of the Going-to-the-Sun Road from the Highline Trail.
The view of the Going-to-the-Sun Road from the Highline Trail.
Pat Madison Photo
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Pat Madison
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Pat Madison Photo
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Pat Madison Photo
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Mountain goats spotted on the way to Granite Park Chalet.
Pat Madison Photo
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
Pat Madison Photo
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
Pat Madison Photo
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
Pat Madison Photo
Granite Park Chalet
Granite Park Chalet
Pat Madison Photo