About this property
The Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin was built in Glacier National Park in 1925–27 by Austin Swikert as a shelter for winter hikers. The log structure consists of a single room with wood floor, unfinished walls and roof. A trap door in the floor provides access to a small cellar food cache. There is a woodstove with metal chimney. The cabin was primarily used by rangers on patrol from the Belly River ranger station.
Location
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 01000203. It was listed on March 2, 2001.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin listed on the National Register?
Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin?
Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin?
The period of significance for Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin?
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