About this property
The Elwha Ranger Station is a historic district in Olympic National Park, originally built in the 1930s for the U.S. Forest Service. The complex of fourteen buildings is divided in two by Olympic Hotsprings Road. To the east lie the ranger station and three residences, with nine maintenance buildings on the west side of the road. The complex was turned over to the National Park Service in 1940 when the land was added to Olympic National Park from Olympic National Forest. Construction is typical of USFS practice, and reflects the Forest Service's preference of the time for bungalow and American Craftsman style architecture.
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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 07000716. 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 Elwha Ranger Station listed on the National Register?
Elwha Ranger Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Elwha Ranger Station?
Elwha Ranger Station is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elwha Ranger Station?
The period of significance for Elwha Ranger Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Elwha Ranger Station?
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