- City:
- West Salem, WI
- Site Type:
- Shelters, Parks and Recreation
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Completed:
- 1937
- Quality of Information:
- Very Good
- Marked:
- Yes
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
Located in Veterans Memorial Campground, Shelter #1 was a combined effort between La Crosse County and the WPA. It’s 1937 stone structure is in amazing shape as it is maintained by the county. It sits across the campground drive from a static tank display and a memorial sign. The shingled roof is in fine condition as well.
Source notes
A plaque on the building states "This building erected by La Crosse County and W.P.A."Site originally submitted by John Anger on November 24, 2016.
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