About this property
The Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District comprises an area that was the main point of visitor contact in Grand Teton National Park from the 1930s to 1960. Located near Jenny Lake, the buildings are a mixture of purpose-built structures and existing buildings that were adapted for use by the National Park Service. The ranger station was built as a cabin by Lee Mangus north of Moose, Wyoming about 1925 and was moved and rebuilt around 1930 for Park Service use. A store was built by a concessioner, and comfort stations were built to Park Service standard plans. All buildings were planned to the prevailing National Park Service Rustic style, although the ranger station and the photo shop were built from parts of buildings located elsewhere in the park.
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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 90000610. It was listed on April 22, 1990.
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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 Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District listed on the National Register?
Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District?
Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District?
The period of significance for Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
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