Cascade Canyon Barn facts for kids
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Cascade Canyon Barn
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 Location in Wyoming
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| Nearest city | Moose, Wyoming |
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| Built | 1935 |
| Architect | Civilian Conservation Corps |
| Architectural style | National Park Service Rustic |
| MPS | Grand Teton National Park MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 98001023 |
| Added to NRHP | August 18, 1998 |
The Cascade Canyon Barn is a historic building located in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. It was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This special barn was designed by the National Park Service in a style called National Park Service Rustic.
This style means the building looks natural and fits in with the beautiful park surroundings. The barn is about 5 miles (8 km) west of Jenny Lake, deep inside Cascade Canyon.
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What Does It Look Like?
The Cascade Canyon Barn is made from sturdy logs. Its corners are carefully joined with a "saddle-notched" style. The barn sits on a strong stone foundation.
The foundation has extra support at the corners. This helps hold up the log ends that stick out. This design was very common for park buildings back then.
Inside the Barn
Originally, the barn had a very wide main door. Today, this opening has windows and a smaller door. Inside, there is a large main room.
There is also a small room in one corner. This room was once used for horse equipment, called a tack room. Now, it is used to store tools. The walls of this room are made from vertical poles and wooden planks.
The barn has built-in cupboards and a wood-burning stove. This made it a cozy place to stay. Above the main room is a loft. You can reach the loft by a wooden stairway. The loft floor is made of wide wooden planks. The roof structure is open, showing the log beams that hold it up.
From Barn to Patrol Cabin
The Cascade Canyon Barn was first used to house animals and supplies. But its purpose changed over time. In 1960, another building nearby, the Cascade Canyon patrol cabin, was destroyed by an avalanche.
After this, the barn was turned into a patrol cabin. Park rangers now use it as a base. It helps them watch over the park and keep visitors safe.
Similar Barns
The Cascade Canyon Barn is similar to another building in the park. This is the Death Canyon Barn, located to the south. Both barns were designed for similar purposes.
They look a lot alike, but there are small differences. These differences might be because of the materials available. Or they might be due to the choices of the CCC crews who built them. Workers from either the CCC Hot Springs camp or the Jenny Lake Camp NP 4 helped build this barn.
Historic Recognition
The Cascade Canyon Barn is an important part of history. On August 18, 1998, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as a special place worth preserving for the future.
