Minnesota, Itasca County, U. S. Forest Service, Chippewa National Forest, Marcell Ranger Station, Oil House
The former Marcell Ranger District Station contains five Rustic Style buildings and structures. The station was constructed between 1934-35 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from the Mack and Day Lake Camps under the direction of the U. S. Forest Service. All structures were built using local stone and logs. The facility was built to serve as the administrative headquarters for the Marcell Ranger District.
The projecting corner logs of the Oil House alternate in depth. The logs notched through the exterior wall indicate the presence of an interior partition wall. The small room was to have been a latrine, however, the space was used for storage.
The Rustic style, also called Finnish style, was widely used by the CCC who worked with the National Park Service and the U. S. Forest Service to build log structures in National Forests and Parks. The Marcell Ranger Station closed in 2001. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Oil House is a contributing structure. (Source: Various, including National Register of Historic Places Registration Form No. 94000473)
Minnesota, Itasca County, U. S. Forest Service, Chippewa National Forest, Marcell Ranger Station, Oil House
The former Marcell Ranger District Station contains five Rustic Style buildings and structures. The station was constructed between 1934-35 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from the Mack and Day Lake Camps under the direction of the U. S. Forest Service. All structures were built using local stone and logs. The facility was built to serve as the administrative headquarters for the Marcell Ranger District.
The projecting corner logs of the Oil House alternate in depth. The logs notched through the exterior wall indicate the presence of an interior partition wall. The small room was to have been a latrine, however, the space was used for storage.
The Rustic style, also called Finnish style, was widely used by the CCC who worked with the National Park Service and the U. S. Forest Service to build log structures in National Forests and Parks. The Marcell Ranger Station closed in 2001. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Oil House is a contributing structure. (Source: Various, including National Register of Historic Places Registration Form No. 94000473)