- City:
- Hot Springs, AR
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Campgrounds and Cabins
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- Started:
- 1935
- Completed:
- 1941
Description
The Arkansas State Parks Commission acquired the land for Lake Catherine State Park in 1935, now a park of Hot Springs National Park. Several rustic style stone and wood buildings were constructed, including three cabins, a former concessions building (now known as the Nature Cabin), and a stone bridge. Work was completed by the 3777th Company of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Source notes
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. "Lake Catherine State Park Cabin No. 3, Shorewood Hills, Hot Spring County." Retrieved from https://www.arkansaspreservation.com/historic-properties/_search_nomination_popup.aspx?id=2602. Christ, M. K., & Slater, C. H. (2000). Sentinels of History: Reflections on Arkansas Properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Fayetteville, AR: University of Arkansas. Staff of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. (2012). Lake Catherine State Park. Encylopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved from https://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=1228.Site originally submitted by Susan Allen on January 25, 2014.
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