Old Headquarters Area Historic District facts for kids
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Old Headquarters Area Historic District
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Old Administration Building
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 Location in Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Location | Devils Tower National Monument, Devils Tower, Wyoming |
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| Built | 1931 |
| Architect | Edward A. Nickel |
| MPS | Devils Tower National Monument MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 00000852 |
| Added to NRHP | July 20, 2000 |
The Old Headquarters Area at Devils Tower National Monument is a special place. It includes three important buildings and the land around them. These buildings are the old headquarters, the custodian's house, and the fire hose house. They were all built in a cool style called National Park Service Rustic. This style uses natural materials like wood and stone. It helps buildings blend in with the beautiful park scenery.
The Old Headquarters Building
This building was very important for the park. It was paid for by a program called Emergency Conservation Works. This program helped create jobs during tough economic times. The building was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a group of young men who worked on conservation projects across the country.
The old administration building was first used as the park's main office and a museum. This lasted until 1959. After that, the main office moved to a new spot. But this building kept its important role. It became the park's main visitor center.
Today, the main floor of the building is still the visitor center. This is where you can learn all about Devils Tower. The basement has public restrooms and storage areas. It also has an office for park interpreters. These are the people who teach visitors about the park. The top floor was once a bedroom. Now, it is used for storage.
The Custodian's House
The custodian's house was built in 1931. It was designed by experts from the National Park Service. A private company built it. This house was the home of George C. Crowe. He was the second person to be in charge of Devils Tower National Monument.
When it was first built, the house had five rooms. These included a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen with a breakfast area, and a bathroom. It was a cozy home for the park's custodian.
The Fire Hose House
The fire hose house was designed by Edward A. Nickel. He was an architect for the National Park Service. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) also built this building. They finished most of the work by August 1937.
This small building was made for a very important job. It was designed to hold the fire hydrant. It also stored the park's fire hoses and other firefighting tools. It has been used for this purpose ever since it was built in 1937. It helps keep Devils Tower National Monument safe from fires.
