About this property
The Canyon Creek Shelter, also known as the Sol Duc Falls Shelter, is a rustic trail shelter in Olympic National Park. It is the last remaining trail shelter built in the park by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from Camp Elwha. The shelter was built in 1939, shortly after Olympic National Park was established from the U.S. Forest Service-administered Mount Olympus National Monument. Two similar shelters were built at Moose Lake and Hoh Lake, neither of which survived. The one-story log structure is T-shaped, with a projecting front porch crowned by a small cupola.
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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 07000712. It was listed on July 12, 2007.
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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 Canyon Creek Shelter listed on the National Register?
Canyon Creek Shelter was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Canyon Creek Shelter?
Canyon Creek Shelter is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Canyon Creek Shelter?
The period of significance for Canyon Creek Shelter is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Canyon Creek Shelter?
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