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Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive – Morrison CO

“This linear district runs for two miles along Colorado Highway 74 between the towns of Morrison and Idledale. The route is noted for its enclosing granite cliffs and diverse vegetation. During the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps raised the bed… read more

Project type:
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Little Park Shelter House – Morrison CO

“Little Park joined the Denver Mountain Park system in 1917. The unusual eight-sided stone shelter house was designed by Denver architect J.J.B. Benedict and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Its Rustic style design utilized native stone and timber to… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Red Rocks Amphitheater – Morrison CO

Red Rocks

“Red Rocks was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a Depression-era public work relief program under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” that put unemployed men, ages 17-23, to work. Over a nine year span, the CCC employed 2.5… read more

Project type: Amphitheaters, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Red Rocks Park: Mt. Morrison CCC Camp – Morrison CO

From History Colorado: “During the Great Depression, George Cranmer, Manager of Improvement and Parks in Denver, utilized the Civilian Conservation Corp in the construction of a large outdoor amphitheater that is in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape. The amphitheater… read more

Project type: Amphitheaters, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

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