- City:
- Spencer, IN
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Started:
- 1933
- Completed:
- 1936
Description
The CCC Recreation Center was used as a library and mess hall. It was abandoned after the CCC camp relocated. The WPA workers remodeled the building and created a nature museum. The nature museum opened up to the public in 1936.
Source notes
People, Parks, and Perceptions: A History and Appreciation of Indiana State Parks by Glory-June Greiff Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Historic Site and Structures InventorySite originally submitted by Indiana Division of Historic Preservation/Nicole Cory on June 21, 2014.
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