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{{Infobox NRHP
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Cabin No. 1
| name = Cabin No. 1
| nrhp_type =
| nrhp_type =
| image = Lake_Catherine_State_Park-Cabin_No._1.JPG
| image = Lake_Catherine_State_Park-Cabin_No._1.JPG
| caption =
| caption =
| location= Cabin area access rd., Lake Catherine State Park, [[Shorewood Hills, Arkansas]]
| location = Cabin area access rd., Lake Catherine State Park, [[Shorewood Hills, Arkansas]]
| coordinates = {{coord|34|26|15|N|92|54|46|W|display=inline,title}}
| lat_degrees = 34
| locmapin = Arkansas#USA
| lat_minutes = 26
| map_caption = Location in [[Arkansas]]##Location in United States
| lat_seconds = 15
| built = {{Start date|1941}}
| lat_direction = N
| builder = [[Civilian Conservation Corps]]
| long_degrees = 92
| architecture = Rustic Resort
| long_minutes = 54
| added = April 20, 1995
| long_seconds = 46
| area = less than one acre
| long_direction = W
| mpsub = {{NRHP url|id=64500019|title=Facilities Constructed by the CCC in Arkansas MPS}}
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| refnum = 95000455<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
| locmapin = Arkansas#USA
| built = {{Start date|1941}}
| architect OR builder = CCC
| architecture = Rustic Resort
| added = April 20, 1995
| area = less than one acre
| governing_body = Local
| mpsub = {{NRHP url|id=64500019|title=Facilities Constructed by the CCC in Arkansas MPS}}
| refnum = 95000455<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
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The '''Lake Catherine State Park CCC Cabins''' are a collection of four rustic cabins constructed by crews of the [[Civilian Conservation Corps]] in what is now [[Lake Catherine State Park]] in [[Hot Spring County, Arkansas]]. Three of the four cabins were built for use as tourist accommodations and continue to serve in that role, while the fourth, probably built to house administrative functions, is now used in the state park as a "nature cabin", with exhibits on the history and natural environment of the park. Three of the cabins were separately listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1992; the fourth was listed in 1995.<ref name="nris"/>
The '''Lake Catherine State Park CCC Cabins''' are a collection of four rustic cabins constructed by crews of the [[Civilian Conservation Corps]] in what is now [[Lake Catherine State Park]] in [[Hot Spring County, Arkansas]]. Three of the four cabins were built for use as tourist accommodations and continue to serve in that role, while the fourth, probably built to house administrative functions, is now used in the state park as a "nature cabin", with exhibits on the history and natural environment of the park. Three of the cabins were separately listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1992; the fourth was listed in 1995.<ref name="nris"/>


==Cabin #1==
==Cabin #1==
Cabin #1 was the first of the tourist cabins to be built by the CCC, and it has a unique floor plan not found in the other cabins. It is a single-story frame structure, with rough weatherboard exterior and an original stone and concrete foundation. A screened porch extends across the cabin's southern facade, looking out over the lake, and a dressed stone chimney rises on the east side. The interior includes a living room, kitchen, hall, bedroom, and bath.<ref name=NRHP_1>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/National-Register-Listings/PDF/HS0053.nr.pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Cabin No. 1|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref>
Cabin #1 was the first of the tourist cabins to be built by the CCC, and it has a unique floor plan not found in the other cabins. It is a single-story frame structure, with rough weatherboard exterior and an original stone and concrete foundation. A screened porch extends across the cabin's southern facade, looking out over the lake, and a dressed stone chimney rises on the east side. The interior includes a living room, kitchen, hall, bedroom, and bath.<ref name=NRHP_1>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasheritage.com/docs/default-source/national-registry/HS0053-pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Cabin No. 1|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref>
<gallery mode=packed>
File:Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 1.JPG|Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 1
</gallery>


==Cabins #2 and #3==
==Cabins #2 and #3==
Cabins #2 and #3 are both single-story frame structure, with rough weatherboard exterior and a stone chimney. They were built about 1935.<ref name=NRHP_2>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/National-Register-Listings/PDF/HS0054.nr.pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 2|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref><ref name=NRHP_3>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/National-Register-Listings/PDF/HS0055.nr.pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 3|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref>
Cabins #2 and #3 are both single-story frame structure, with rough weatherboard exterior and a stone chimney. They were built about 1935.<ref name=NRHP_2>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasheritage.com/docs/default-source/national-registry/HS0054-pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 2|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref><ref name=NRHP_3>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasheritage.com/docs/default-source/national-registry/HS0055-pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 3|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref>

<gallery mode=packed>
Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 2.JPG|Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 2
File:Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 3.JPG|Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 3
</gallery>


==Nature Cabin==
==Nature Cabin==
The Nature Cabin was built about 1935, and is also a single-story Rustic structure. Its original purpose is not known, but it probably housed administrative functions.<ref name=NRHP_NATURE>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/National-Register-Listings/PDF/HS0058.nr.pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Nature Cabin|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref> It is now used to house exhibits on the park's cultural history and environment.
The Nature Cabin was built about 1935, and is also a single-story Rustic structure. Its original purpose is not known, but it probably housed administrative functions.<ref name=NRHP_NATURE>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasheritage.com/docs/default-source/national-registry/HS0058-pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Nature Cabin|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|accessdate=2015-10-02}}</ref> It is now used to house exhibits on the park's cultural history and environment.
<gallery mode=packed>
File:Lake Catherine State Park-Nature Cabin, another view.JPG|Lake Catherine State Park-Nature Cabin
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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{{National Register of Historic Places}}
{{National Register of Historic Places}}


[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Arkansas]]
[[Category:Residential buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Arkansas]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1941]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1941]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Hot Spring County, Arkansas]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Hot Spring County, Arkansas]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Hot Spring County, Arkansas]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Hot Spring County, Arkansas]]
[[Category:1941 establishments in Arkansas]]
[[Category:Civilian Conservation Corps in Arkansas]]
[[Category:Rustic architecture in Arkansas]]
[[Category:Lake Catherine State Park|CCC Cabins]]

Latest revision as of 01:27, 29 August 2022

Cabin No. 1
Lake Catherine State Park CCC Cabins is located in Arkansas
Lake Catherine State Park CCC Cabins
Location in Arkansas
Lake Catherine State Park CCC Cabins is located in the United States
Lake Catherine State Park CCC Cabins
Location in United States
LocationCabin area access rd., Lake Catherine State Park, Shorewood Hills, Arkansas
Coordinates34°26′15″N 92°54′46″W / 34.43750°N 92.91278°W / 34.43750; -92.91278
Arealess than one acre
Built1941 (1941)
Built byCivilian Conservation Corps
Architectural styleRustic Resort
MPSFacilities Constructed by the CCC in Arkansas MPS
NRHP reference No.95000455[1]
Added to NRHPApril 20, 1995

The Lake Catherine State Park CCC Cabins are a collection of four rustic cabins constructed by crews of the Civilian Conservation Corps in what is now Lake Catherine State Park in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Three of the four cabins were built for use as tourist accommodations and continue to serve in that role, while the fourth, probably built to house administrative functions, is now used in the state park as a "nature cabin", with exhibits on the history and natural environment of the park. Three of the cabins were separately listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992; the fourth was listed in 1995.[1]

Cabin #1

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Cabin #1 was the first of the tourist cabins to be built by the CCC, and it has a unique floor plan not found in the other cabins. It is a single-story frame structure, with rough weatherboard exterior and an original stone and concrete foundation. A screened porch extends across the cabin's southern facade, looking out over the lake, and a dressed stone chimney rises on the east side. The interior includes a living room, kitchen, hall, bedroom, and bath.[2]

Cabins #2 and #3

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Cabins #2 and #3 are both single-story frame structure, with rough weatherboard exterior and a stone chimney. They were built about 1935.[3][4]

Nature Cabin

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The Nature Cabin was built about 1935, and is also a single-story Rustic structure. Its original purpose is not known, but it probably housed administrative functions.[5] It is now used to house exhibits on the park's cultural history and environment.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "NRHP nomination for Cabin No. 1". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  3. ^ "NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 2". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  4. ^ "NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Cabin No. 3". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  5. ^ "NRHP nomination for Lake Catherine State Park-Nature Cabin". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-10-02.