The Park Service recognized the need for an "intensive" assessment of the Wawona Hotel, prompting its indefinite closure after years of overlooking maintenance concerns.
In its statement, the Park Service noted, "recently undertook a roof replacement project on the main hotel building which revealed the need for more intensive investigation and repairs."
Yosemite Hospitality, contracted since 2016 to maintain park hotels, is under fire for negligence, particularly after a guest fell due to poorly maintained balcony railings.
The Wawona Hotel, built in 1856, includes historical features and has survived various natural threats, yet now faces an uncertain future as it closes for assessments.
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