Moqui Ranger Station
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The Moqui Ranger Station in Kaibab National Forest
near Tusayan, Arizona
, also known as Tusayan Ranger Station, was built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1993 for its architecture, which includes Bungalow/Craftsman architecture, Rustic architecture
, vernacular and other styling. It was designed by the USDA Forest Service
. The listing includes institutional housing and government office space in six contributing buildings and one other contributing structure over 2 acre (0.809372 ha).
Kaibab National Forest
At 1.6 million acres the Kaibab National Forest borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, in north-central Arizona. It is divided into three major sections: the North Kaibab Ranger District and the South Kaibab and are managed by USDA Forest Service...
near Tusayan, Arizona
Tusayan, Arizona
Tusayan is a town in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. Prior to its incorporation in 2010, it was a census-designated place . A resort town near the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, Tusayan is served by Grand Canyon National Park Airport...
, also known as Tusayan Ranger Station, was built in 1939 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 1993 for its architecture, which includes Bungalow/Craftsman architecture, 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:...
, vernacular and other styling. It was designed by the USDA Forest Service
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...
. The listing includes institutional housing and government office space in six contributing buildings and one other contributing structure over 2 acre (0.809372 ha).