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St. Croix Recreational Demonstration Area

Hinckley, Minnesota
County of Pine.
Off Route 48
National Register Number: 97001261
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Recreation & Culture - outdoor recreation. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: MN-8 Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: State Park.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - September 25, 1997):
This was the largest and one of the best examples of Depression-era recreational demonstration area (RDA) planning and design in the country. Forty-six RDA/state parks were planned by the National Park Service during the New Deal. In addition to providing recreation, RDAs were intended to "retire" marginal agricultural lands for the new and better use. The many remaining structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps typify the intentionally rustic style so popular for park design at the time.

Condition:
No threats are reported.

Physical work at the site has included work on sewer and water lines. The park office has been rehabilitated and occupied since 2005. The interpretive center, however, has been closed due to state budget cuts and the loss of funding for an interpreter. Interpretive staff from the nearby NPS’ Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway has provided assistance. Assistance on riverbank erosion control is an identified need.


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