Kawishiwi Field Laboratory
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The Kawishiwi Field Laboratory, in Superior National Forest
near Ely, Minnesota
, usually known as K-Lab, hosted one of the longest running wolf population studies in the United States. It was designed by Forest Service architects
following principles laid out by national Forest Service consulting architect W. Ellis Groben
. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
in the 1930s. It was used by the United States Forest Service until the 1960s and has since been used by other organizations, including the United States Geological Service and the International Wolf Center
.
The lab's eleven buildings were recently slated for demolition, but have been deemed eligible for listing on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
for their architecture.
Superior National Forest
Superior National Forest, part of the United States National Forest system, is located in the Arrowhead Region of the state of Minnesota between the Canada – United States border and the north shore of Lake Superior...
near Ely, Minnesota
Ely, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,724 people, 1,912 households, and 916 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,369.5 people per square mile . There were 1,912 housing units at an average density of 703.2 per square mile...
, usually known as K-Lab, hosted one of the longest running wolf population studies in the United States. It was designed by Forest Service architects
Architects of the United States Forest Service
Architects of the United States Forest Service are credited with the design of many buildings and other structures in National Forests that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to the significance of their architecture. A number of these architectural works are attributed to...
following principles laid out by national Forest Service consulting architect W. Ellis Groben
W. Ellis Groben
William Ellis Groben, usually known as W. Ellis Groben, is an architect and author. He was Washington Office Architect of the U.S. Forest Service during 1933-1953 and provide professional guidance as the national consulting architect of the service, leading architectural style development.He was...
. It was built 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...
in the 1930s. It was used by the United States Forest Service until the 1960s and has since been used by other organizations, including the United States Geological Service and the International Wolf Center
International Wolf Center
The International Wolf Center is one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to educating people about wolves. The organization is committed to advancing the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wild lands, and the human role in their future.Founded in...
.
The lab's eleven buildings were recently slated for demolition, but have been deemed eligible for listing on the U.S. 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...
for their architecture.