1833, The Walker Party are the first Eropeans to see Yosemite By Bailey Nicole Jan 1, 1833 The Walker Party are the first Europeans in Yosemite Jan 1, 1851 ,Mariposa Battalion drives the Yosemite Indians out of Yosmeite Park Jan 1, 1863 Albert Bierstadt uses Yosemite's Scenery to create numerous Paintings and sketches Jan 1, 1877 The Yosemite Stage and Turnpike Company established the first organized stageline in Yosemite. Jan 1, 1890 John Muir sets aside Yosemite as a preserve as a state park under California Jan 1, 1903 Teddy Roosevelt visits Muir in Yosemite Jan 1, 1905 Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove are included as part of Yosemite National Park. Jan 1, 1906 A bill is passed to make Yosemite a National Park Apr 18, 1906 The San Fransisco Earthquake Jan 1, 1907 The Yosemite Valley Railroad begins operation from Merced to El Portal. Jan 1, 1913 Automobiles legally entered Yosemite National Park for the first time. Jan 1, 1913 Hearing to dam the Hetchy- Hetch on tehToulome River Jan 1, 1916 National Park System is Founded Jan 1, 1945 Ansel Adams Starts Pphotagrapy and School in Yosmemite