Virtual Tour of The Ahwahnee Hotel - Dining Room Ceiling.

the dining room ceiling. The trusses are stained a medium brown and are shellacked, which creates a shiny glow. The ceiling above the trusses is painted light blue, mimicking the sky. The trusses you see have been upgraded since the hotel was constructed, additional trusses were added when it was decided the original design was not strong enough for the snow load.