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In the last few years, I've had a chance to ski at a few places where the CCC or WPA built trails and ski lodges in the 1930s. There are a lot more than I thought. Have you been to a CCC building? If so, was it a small structure or a building large enough to be used for overnight stays? Where was it? Was it still in good shape? Have you skied or hiked trails originally cut by the CCC?
Any pictures to share?
One of the best known WPA buildings is the Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon. It was built in two years, 1936-38. Not just the building, but all of the interior items such as furniture and rugs were made by local people with local materials. It's an upscale ski in/out resort lodge these days.
https://www.timberlinelodge.com/about-us/history
New England is full of trails cut by CCC teams of young men. Wachusett near Boston was started as a CCC project. Mount Greylock in western MA is home to the Thunderbolt trail, where races were held for a while. No lift. Had to hike up to the summit before the race.
https://www.boston.com/sports/skiing/2017/04/09/massachusetts-skiing-new-deal-ccc-legacy
Any pictures to share?
One of the best known WPA buildings is the Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon. It was built in two years, 1936-38. Not just the building, but all of the interior items such as furniture and rugs were made by local people with local materials. It's an upscale ski in/out resort lodge these days.
https://www.timberlinelodge.com/about-us/history
New England is full of trails cut by CCC teams of young men. Wachusett near Boston was started as a CCC project. Mount Greylock in western MA is home to the Thunderbolt trail, where races were held for a while. No lift. Had to hike up to the summit before the race.
https://www.boston.com/sports/skiing/2017/04/09/massachusetts-skiing-new-deal-ccc-legacy
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