Early Winters Ranger Station Work Center
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The Early Winters Ranger Station Work Center in the Okanogan National Forest
near Winthrop, Washington
was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1986 for its architecture. It was designed by the Northwest Region 6 group of architects of the United States Forest Service
, the USDA Forest Svce. Architecture Group. The listing included nine contributing buildings over a 9.9 acres (4 ha) area, reflecting Rustic architecture
. Building functions included as single dwelling, secondary structure, government office, and warehouse.
Okanogan National Forest
The Okanogan National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in northern and western Okanogan County in north-central Washington State, United States...
near Winthrop, Washington
Winthrop, Washington
Winthrop is a town in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It is east of Mazama and north of Twisp. The population of the Winthrop area was 1,916 at the 2000 census; however, the incorporated town had a population of 349. The 2010 census showed an increase to 394 within the town limits...
was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps
Civilian Conservation Corps
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men from relief families, ages 18–25. A part of the New Deal of President Franklin D...
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1986 for its architecture. It was designed by the Northwest Region 6 group of architects of the United States Forest Service
United States Forest Service
The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass...
, the USDA Forest Svce. Architecture Group. The listing included nine contributing buildings over a 9.9 acres (4 ha) area, reflecting Rustic architecture
Rustic architecture
Rustic architecture is a style of architecture in the United States, used in rural government and private structures and their landscape interior design. It was influenced by the American craftsman style.-Rustic styles and types:...
. Building functions included as single dwelling, secondary structure, government office, and warehouse.