Elkhorn Guard Station
About this property
The Elkhorn Guard Station, also known as the Elkhorn Ranger Station, comprises four buildings in the backcountry of Olympic National Park, Washington. The station was built by the U.S. Forest Service between 1930 and 1934, before the establishment of the national park, when the lands were part of Olympic National Forest (USFS). The structures were designed in the Forest Service's interpretation of the National Park Service rustic style, using native materials and construction techniques. The complex was built using labor from the Public Works Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Elkhorn Guard Station is one of five surviving USFS-built guard stations.
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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 07000714. 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 Elkhorn Guard Station listed on the National Register?
Elkhorn Guard Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Elkhorn Guard Station?
Elkhorn Guard Station is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elkhorn Guard Station?
The period of significance for Elkhorn Guard Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.
Can I research the history near Elkhorn Guard Station?
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