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Oregon Caves National Monument, 19000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Josephine County, OR

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Oregon Caves National Monument, 19000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Josephine County, OR

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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

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Date

1933 - 1970
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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Behren, Tom, transmitter
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Location

cave junction42.09853, -123.40742
Google Map of 42.0985306, -123.4074226
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Library of Congress
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