L. W. Currey, Inc.

WAWONA HOTEL COMPANY. Yosemite Mariposa Big Trees the new way ... Literature, reservations and tickets of C. A. Wilcomb Agent Yosemite, Cal [cover title]. S[an] F[rancisco]: J. C. Marshall, Printer, 48 Third Street, n.d. [1915]. Single sheet, 23x52.5 cm, folded to make 10 panels. 7 illustrations, 1 map. Advertising brochure, printed in orange and black, promoting travel to Yosemite Valley from Madera by way of Miami Lodge and Wawona, returning by the same route, or by way of El Portal and Merced. The brochure notes that "on or about June 1st, 1915, automobiles will be used on the Mariposa Big Tree and Wawona roads. The present running time between all stations will be reduced one-half or more" and promotes the "Wawona Route," a "popular" and "enjoyable" route with "the smoothest roads -- lowest grades -- the best stopping places. There is enjoyment all the way. More than 400 automobile parties visited Wawona in 1914. There are charming auto drives all about Wawona." There is a variant of this brochure with Peck-Judah Company as agent. Short closed tear along one fold, a very good copy. (#166482).