Oregon Caves National Monument, 19000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Josephine County, OR
Summary
Significance: The Chateau, Chalet, and Park Rangers' Residence at Oregon Caves National Monument are notable examples of Rustic architecture, erected between 1923-1941, to serve concessionaires at the park. Although the caves in Josephine County-the only active limestone formation in the state-were discovered in 1874 and were designated a National Monument in 1909, development of the site as a tourist attraction did not occur until later; the National Park Service assumed its management in 1933...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N12
Survey number: HABS OR-145
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Behren, Tom, transmitter
Location
cave junction, 42.09853, -123.40742
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html