About this property
Bewabic State Park is a public recreation area covering 315 acres (127 ha) on the shore of Fortune Lake (First Lake), four miles (6.4 km) west of Crystal Falls in Iron County, Michigan. The state park's rich Civilian Conservation Corps history is evidenced by the CCC structures still in use. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its CCC-related architecture in 2016.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 16000179. It was listed on April 18, 2016.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bewabic Park listed on the National Register?
Bewabic Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Bewabic Park?
Bewabic Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bewabic Park?
The period of significance for Bewabic Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1923.
Can I research the history near Bewabic Park?
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