Shelter House, Ellicott Is. Park
"Rustic Shelter," Ellicott Is. Park
Description
Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry states that
“The majority of the original park was acquired through the purchasing of private land and County tax foreclosures (1936 & 1937)…. WPA crews built structural construction. The WPA structures included the Boathouse & concession stand (1939), shelters, recreation facilities, and the boat dock. Ellicott Island, A.K.A Island at “three mile bend” was constructed to make the creek more navigable and divert canal traffic. Charles Ellicott, a Landscape Architect, heavily influenced the island in the design process. The spur in development in the late 30’s through the 40’s created the peak popularity with boaters and families. (Erie Co.)
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WPA photo caption reads “Ellicott Island Park Boathouse completed under CWA – Tonawanda – Erie County, N.Y.
Ellicott Island Park boathouse
WPA photo caption reads "Ellicott Island Park Boathouse completed under CWA - Tonawanda - Erie County, N.Y.
Source notes
National Archives and Records Administration, Negative 7738-D National Archives and Records Administration, Negative 7123-C
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I grew up directly across the street from the island castle. Only saw a photo of the entire castle once as a child. These photos are great. Thank you.