The picnic shelter, commonly known as Big Log Shelter, was completed in 1936. It was started as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project but was abandoned in 1935. The building was then completed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The… read more
“Shelter houses, a saddle barn and many sandstone trail structures are the legacy of the hard working young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp 8, stationed at Turkey Run in 1934-1935.”
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers completed five identical cabins in 1941. The cabins sit in a semi-circle in a lightly wooded area.
The Canyon shelter was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Co. 2580 began construction on the commissary. The CCC Camp was abandoned in March 1942 and the commissary was only seventy percent complete. The commissary was eventually completed by park personnel and opened to the public… read more
Using a variety of native materials, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built gatehouses designed to appeal to the eye and draw in visitors with hints of the delights of nature within the park. CCC workers completed Turkey Run’s gatehouse in… read more
The oven shelter, commonly known as Fireplace Shelter, was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the oven shelter is classified as parks rustic.
The oven shelter, known as the Newby Culch Shelter House, was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The shelter was constructed from stone and wood. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.
The picnic shelter, commonly known as Middle Shelter, was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers in 1935. The style of the shelter is classified as parks rustic.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the saddle barn in 1940. The style of the barn is classified as parks rustic. The barn was constructed with stone and wood.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers completed the service building in 1935. The service building is located near the park’s office and remains functional. The style of the service building is classified as parks rustic.
The shelter house is known today as the Tennis Court Shelter House. It was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935.
Sunset Point was completed by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laborers in 1935. The style of the decorative stone is classified as parks rustic. The stone wall overlooks Sugar Creek. Sunset Point is a good example of stone work completed throughout… read more