La Prele Work Center
About this property
La Prele Work Center is a work center located in Medicine Bow National Forest near Douglas, Wyoming. The building was constructed from 1937 to 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The log building was designed by U.S. Forest Service architects in a rustic style distinct to the USFS. The building originally served as a ranger station for the La Prele Ranger District and was called the Cold Springs Ranger Station. In 1941, the station was renamed the La Prele Ranger Station. The building served as a ranger station until the La Prele district was consolidated in 1956; it is now a work center for U.S. Forest Service work crews.
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 94000272. 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 La Prele Work Center listed on the National Register?
La Prele Work Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1994.
What type of historic resource is La Prele Work Center?
La Prele Work Center is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for La Prele Work Center?
The period of significance for La Prele Work Center is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
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