National Register of Historic Places

Ketchum Ranger District Administrative Site

Ketchum, Blaine County, Idaho
Listed
February 9, 2007
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000005

About this property

The Ketchum Ranger District Administrative Site is a historic site at 131/171 River St. in Ketchum, Idaho. Significance of the site dates to 1929. It has also been known as Ketchum Ranger Station and as the Heritage and Ski Museum. It is a compound that served as District Office for the ranger serving the Sawtooth National Forest during 1929 to 1965. After 1965 it served as a work station and residence for Forest Service staff, including fire fighters. According to a Historic American Buildings Survey profile, "The compound is typical of Forest Service compounds constructed during the Depression Era, and retains much of its original character. It was designed by George L. Nichols and built by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) labor. Its architecture is "Forest Service Standard Plan". It was listed on the National Register in 2007; the listing included seven contributing buildings on 1.5 acres (0.61 ha).

Location

131/171 River St.
Ketchum, Blaine County, Idaho
43.67841, -114.36348

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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When was Ketchum Ranger District Administrative Site listed on the National Register?

Ketchum Ranger District Administrative Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 9, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Ketchum Ranger District Administrative Site?

Ketchum Ranger District Administrative Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ketchum Ranger District Administrative Site?

The period of significance for Ketchum Ranger District Administrative Site is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.

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