About this property
The Humes Ranch cabin was built around the year 1900 by William Humes. William Humes was originally from New York and arrived in the Elwha River area en route to the Klondike. William, his brother, and a cousin liked the area so much they set up homestead sites. In the early 1940s, Herb and Lois Crisler settled into the cabin at Humes Ranch, while they filmed wildlife for what became Walt Disney's film The Olympic Elk. Since acquiring the property from Peninsula Plywood, the National Park Service has restored the cabin, conforming to its original appearance and with much of the original materials.
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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 07000731. 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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When was Humes Ranch Cabin (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Humes Ranch Cabin (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Humes Ranch Cabin (Boundary Increase)?
Humes Ranch Cabin (Boundary Increase) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Humes Ranch Cabin (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Humes Ranch Cabin (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era.
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