About this property
The Brush Creek Work Center in Medicine Bow National Forest near Saratoga, Wyoming is a ranger station of the USDA Forest Service, Region 2 that was built during 1937-41, by the Ryan Park CCC Camp, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by architects of the United States Forest Service in rustic style. The designs were applications of standard plans. The site has three contributing buildings and five non-contributing ones, on an included area of 70 acres (28 ha). The contributing buildings are an office/residence, a residence, and a garage; the non-contributing ones include several sheds.
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 94000276. It was listed on April 10, 1994.
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 Brush Creek Work Center listed on the National Register?
Brush Creek Work Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Brush Creek Work Center?
Brush Creek Work Center is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brush Creek Work Center?
The period of significance for Brush Creek Work Center is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
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