Crater Historic District facts for kids
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Crater Historic District
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House of the Sun Visitor Center
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| Location | Address restricted |
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| Nearest city | Kahului, Hawaii |
| Built | AD 800 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000289 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 1, 1974 |
The Crater Historic District is a special area inside Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii. It includes many important buildings managed by the National Park Service. These buildings were used for different things, like offices, homes for park workers, and places for visitors.
Most of these structures were built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a program during the Great Depression that put young men to work on public projects. Some buildings from World War II also remain, built by the United States Army. The Crater Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1974. This means it's recognized as a very important historical site.
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Exploring the Crater Historic District
The Crater Historic District is a collection of old buildings within Haleakalā National Park. These buildings help tell the story of how the park was developed. They include places where park rangers lived and worked. There are also facilities that help visitors enjoy the park.
Buildings from the Past
Many of the buildings in the district were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a government program that helped people find jobs during the 1930s. These workers built many parks and public spaces across the United States. They followed special designs from the National Park Service.
Some buildings in the district are even older. A few were built by the U.S. Army during World War II. These structures are also part of the historic district. They show how the park was used during different times in history.
A Special Building Style
The National Park Service had a favorite building style called "National Park Service rustic." This style used natural materials to help buildings blend into the landscape. In parks on the mainland, this often meant using heavy logs and stone.
However, for the Hawaiian Islands, architects changed the style. They used more wood-frame construction instead of heavy logs. This made the buildings fit better with the Hawaiian environment.
The House of the Sun Visitor Center
One important building is the House of the Sun Visitor Center. This building is a good example of the mainland rustic style. It uses strong stone walls and heavy wood frames. Park Service architect Merel Sager designed this building. It is also one of the few buildings that the CCC did not build.
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