Minnesota, Pine County, St. Croix Recreational Demonstration Area; St. Croix State Park, Norway Point Group Camp, Office
The area that is St. Croix State Park was developed as a Recreational Demonstration Area in the 1930s. Forest and submarginal agriculture lands were purchased by federal and state agencies for recreation development. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) provided manpower to construct facilities.
The rectangular frame structure was built in 1937 by the WPA and CCC enrollees from nearby Camp Yellowbanks. The rectangle building was located at the entrance to Norway Point Group Camp and was the camp office. The structure is covered with horizontal siding to the sill level and board and batten siding above, capped by a gable roof. A recessed central entrance is on front façade, another entrance is located on a side wall.
St. Croix State Park is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the office is a contributing structure. In addition, St. Croix State Park is a National Historic Landmark.
Minnesota, Pine County, St. Croix Recreational Demonstration Area; St. Croix State Park, Norway Point Group Camp, Office
The area that is St. Croix State Park was developed as a Recreational Demonstration Area in the 1930s. Forest and submarginal agriculture lands were purchased by federal and state agencies for recreation development. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) provided manpower to construct facilities.
The rectangular frame structure was built in 1937 by the WPA and CCC enrollees from nearby Camp Yellowbanks. The rectangle building was located at the entrance to Norway Point Group Camp and was the camp office. The structure is covered with horizontal siding to the sill level and board and batten siding above, capped by a gable roof. A recessed central entrance is on front façade, another entrance is located on a side wall.
St. Croix State Park is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the office is a contributing structure. In addition, St. Croix State Park is a National Historic Landmark.