- City:
- Penfield, PA
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Infrastructure and Utilities, Marinas and Aquatic Parks, Paths and Trails, Lakes and Ponds, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- Started:
- 1933
- Completed:
- 1942
- Quality of Information:
- Very Good
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
3 CCC camps were actively involved in the park’s development from 1933-1942. In addition to repairing the pond and building Parker Dam, the CCC cleared beaches and bought a bathhouse and other bathing facilities. They also carried out extensive reforestation efforts, and built miles of roads, trails and bridges. Some traces of the CCC camps still remain.
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John Powley
I remember family talking about working at the dam. How do I find out if and when they bid? Family names are Murry and Powley. Thank You.