The CCC in the West
A series of stories detailing projects of the New Deal Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in western National Monuments and National Park.
The CCC & the Painted Desert Inn
A Pueblo Revival Building in the Petrified Forest
Overlooking the Petrified Forest National Park, the Painted Desert Inn is widely recognized as a masterpiece in Pueblo Revival Style. The inn is significant to the Southwest, recognizable for its flat roofs and protruding beams. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) reconstructed this beautiful and unusual building in 1937.
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The CCC & Rim Rock Drive
Building a Road Through the Canyons
Often described as one of America’s most spectacular drives, Rim Rock Canyon takes in rugged red canyons, clear blue skies and breathtaking views. The road is a tribute to the skill, audacity and determination of the New Deal.
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The CCC & Arches National Monument and Park
Between the years 1938-1942 the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) completed an impressive amount of work building bridges, trails, and roads in Arches National Monument.
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The CCC & Capitol Reef National Monument
Creating Roads in the Wilderness
At Capitol Reef National Monument, Utah, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) worked tirelessly to build roads making this remote area accessible for visitors to the National Monument.
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