- City:
- Lyons, CO
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Shelters
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Started:
- 1933
- Quality of Information:
- Moderate
- Site Survival:
- No Longer Extant
Description
“Built by Works Progress Administration volunteers in 1933, the Meadow Park Shelter House offered park-goers shady respite before the floods left it in ruins. The emergency grant allows this beloved shelter to remain and be enjoyed.” (https://www.historycolorado.org)
The facility was restored and remodeled in 1997 and is listed on the state historic register.
Unfortunately, a recent note on the town website explains: “Sadly, the 2013 September flood waters completely destroyed most of the original structure, leaving basically only the chimney still standing. Plans for a new shelter are still pending.” (https://www.townoflyons.com)
Source notes
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