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Wyandotte County Lake Park’s historic lake house (and associated buildings, including a stable) is among the numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. While reputedly still extant, the location of the lake house facility is unknown to… read more
Date added: August 6, 2023
The circumferential road encompassing Wyandotte County Lake features 20 culverts, believed to be among the many Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park.
Date added: August 6, 2023
The circumferential road encompassing Wyandotte County Lake was surfaced by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The historic road surface is no longer visible.
Date added: August 6, 2023
Wyandotte County Lake Park’s rustic boathouse is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The building features “architectural flourishes” such as the distinctive lamps.
Date added: November 3, 2013; Modified: August 6, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) created Wyandotte County Lake by constructing the dam that impounds the lake. The surrounding park received numerous WPA-constructed buildings. Work lasted several years, from 1936 to 1942. Located in the Missouri basin, the dam was… read more
Date added: August 6, 2023
The North Entrance Lodge of Wyandotte County Lake Park was one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The National Parks Rustic-style building was designed to complement its natural surroundings. However, the building “has deteriorated to… read more
Date added: August 6, 2023
The outlet tower associated with the Wyandotte County Lake dam is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. Dave McDermott writes: “In contract to the other original park buildings, the tower is built of smooth… read more
Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023
The polygonal gazebo / overlook shelter located near Shelter 11 at Wyandotte County Lake Park’s is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. It is also known as the East Lookout Shelter.
Date added: August 6, 2023
The massive dam that impounds Wyandotte County Lake was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). “The construction of the Wyandotte County Lake (Marshall Creek) Dam began as a WPA project in 1936. On September 19,1937, with the project 90%… read more
Date added: August 6, 2023
The polygonal gazebo / overlook shelter at the Boy Scout Camp in Wyandotte County Lake Park’s is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. Currently only the base stonework of the structure remains.
Date added: August 6, 2023
Wyandotte County Lake Park’s Shelter 9 is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The structure features a stone fireplace.
Date added: August 6, 2023
Wyandotte County Lake Park’s gorgeous stone Shelter 7 is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. “Shelter 7 … [was] designed with stone bases and battered stone walls. This creates the visual effect of a… read more
Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023
Wyandotte County Lake Park’s Shelter 3 is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The structure features a stone fireplace.
Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023
Wyandotte County Lake Park’s James P. Davis is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The structure was designed to complement its natural surroundings while resembling “lodges from the western national parks.”
Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023
The stone bridge by the park headquarters of Wyandotte County Lake Park is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The structure was designed to complement its natural surroundings.