Wayne County Courthouse – Loa UT
The historic Wayne County Courthouse in Loa, Utah was constructed as a New Deal project with Works Progress Administration (WPA) labor. The building is still in service. Prior to its construction, “county officials originally met in private homes and rented… read more
Western Park Grandstand (former) – Vernal UT
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built a grandstand at the Uintah County fairgrounds, now known as the Uintah County Western Park. We do not know the year of construction. A report on historic sites in and around Vernal, Utah, says… read more
Wilson Elementary School Addition – Logan UT
The Public Works Administration funded the construction of an addition for the Wilson Elementary School in Logan, Cache County. Docket # 1004-R (Utah). The architect of record was K. C. Schaub.
Woodland Grade School (demolished) Improvements – Woodland UT
Originally built in 1913, the former Woodland Grade School in Woodland, Utah underwent alterations and improvement work as part of a Public Works Administration (PWA) project, Docket # 1023-R (Utah). The architect of record was Ashton and Evans. The facility… read more
Zion National Park – Washington County UT
“The historical buildings and structures of Zion National Park represent a variety of buildings, interpretive structures, signs and infrastructure associated with the National Park Service’s operations in Zion National Park, Utah. Structures vary in size and scale from the Zion… read more
Zion National Park: Bridge Abutments – Washington County UT
The bridge abutments at the Emerald Pools and Angel’s Landing trailheads along the Virgin River display rock work that was clearly done by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The abutments and foundations have survived even though the original bridges have… read more
Zion National Park: Canyon Overlook Trail – Washington County UT
The Canyon Overlook Trial at Zion National Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. It runs about a half mile from the east portal of the famous Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel to an overlook at the Great Arch…. read more
Zion National Park: East and South Entrance Signs – Washington County UT
The East and South Entrance Signs were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1934 and 1935 and are made of locally-quarried red sandstone pillars, with horizontal logs supporting the signs. The signs were designed by the National Park Service… read more
Zion National Park: East Entrance Check-In – Washington County UT
The smaller of the two check-in stations at Zion National Park is the East Entrance check-in. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) completed the entrance in 1935. (The North Entrance check-in was added in the 1990s.) In 1934, the CC constructed… read more
Zion National Park: Great White Throne Overlook – Washington County UT
In 1942, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built a path on the east side of the main road up to a viewing platform. The CCC built the construction in stones that face west toward the Throne of the Patriarchs. It… read more
Zion National Park: Pine Creek Irrigation Canal – Washington County UT
Mormon farmers excavated the Pine Creek Irrigation Canal at the turn of the century, using water from Pine Creek to irrigate farmland on the west side of the Virgin River near Bridge Mountain. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built new… read more
Zion National Park: South Campground Amphitheater – Washington County UT
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the South Campground Amphitheater in 1934-35 in typical stonework for the stage, walls, walkways and steps. Red sandstone was used in accordance with National Park Service rustic design principles. The original wood benches, set… read more
Zion National Park: Trail Work and Roadwork – Washington County UT
The higher elevation portions of the East Rim Trail at Zion National Park were originally completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). They were intended as a government road and truck trail. Vehicular use quickly diminished and it became a foot… read more
Zion National Park: Virgin River Rip Rap – Washington County UT
Several revetments (rock flood walls) along the Virgin River in Zion National Park’s main canyon were installed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Unfortunately, this kind of flood control work was a hopeless endeavor and most of the revetments were washed-out. Where they remain, however, they channelized the… read more