Hydaburg Totem Park facts for kids
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Hydaburg Totem Park
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 Location in Alaska
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| Location | Corner of 5th Street and Main Street, Hydaburg, Alaska |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1939 |
| Built by | John Wallace; Civilian Conservation Corps; United States Forest Service; US Indian Service |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000491 |
| Added to NRHP | June 16, 2006 |
The Hydaburg Totem Park is a special place in Hydaburg, Alaska. This small town is located on Prince of Wales Island. The park is also part of the huge Tongass National Forest. It is famous for its amazing collection of totem poles. These tall, carved poles tell stories and represent the history of the Haida people.
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About Hydaburg Totem Park
The Hydaburg Totem Park was created in 1939. It holds many preserved and recreated totem poles. These poles are based on original ones. The original poles came from small villages. The Haida people left these villages to form the community of Hydaburg.
The Story of the Totem Poles
Totem poles are tall, carved monuments. They are made from large trees. Native American groups in the Pacific Northwest carve them. Each pole tells a story. It might show family history, important events, or special beliefs. The poles in Hydaburg Totem Park share the rich culture of the Haida people.
Who Helped Build the Park?
Crews from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) brought the old totem poles to the park. The CCC was a program in the 1930s. It helped young men find work during tough economic times. They worked on projects that helped the environment.
The poles were then recreated and preserved. This work was guided by master carvers from the Haida community. The United States Forest Service and the US Indian Service also helped with this important project.
Protecting History
The Hydaburg Totem Park has been carefully looked after. In the 2010s, a big effort was made to restore the park. This helped make sure the totem poles stay safe for many years. It allows future generations to learn from them.
The park was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This means it is recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
See also
External links
- Hydaburg Totem Park at The Living New Deal Project
