National Register of Historic Places

Curry Lookout

Talkeetna, Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska
Listed
April 26, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92000424

About this property

The Curry Lookout, also known as Camp Regalvista, is an historic backcountry shelter in Denali State Park, Alaska. It is located on top of Curry Ridge, overlooking the Susitna River and the hamlet of Curry, a former depot on the Alaska Railroad. The only access to the shelter is via a 3-mile (4.8 km) hiking trail beginning at mile 137.2 of the Parks Highway. The shelter is a hexagonal wood-frame structure with a tent-shaped roof, and no foundation. Each side is about 6.5 feet (2.0 m) wide and 8 feet (2.4 m) high. A flagpole rises from the center of the shelter, and is secured to the structure via steel cables. The shelter was built by the railroad in 1923, the same year the Curry Hotel (no longer standing) was built. It was intended as an excursion point for visitors, providing views of the surrounding area, including Denali. The shelter was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

Talkeetna, Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska
62.62246, -150.09780

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Curry Lookout listed on the National Register?

Curry Lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Curry Lookout?

Curry Lookout is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Curry Lookout?

The period of significance for Curry Lookout is recorded as the industrial era.

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