The Orenda/SP-26 Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 3, near Triangle, Virginia dates from 1934. It was a Recreational Demonstration Area camp that includes work designed by the National Park Service and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Building styles within the district include NPS rustic architecture.
Orenda/SP-26 Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 3 | |
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| Nearest city | Triangle, Virginia |
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| Area | 179 acres (72 ha) |
| Built | 1934 |
| Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps |
| Architectural style | NPS rustic architecture |
| MPS | ECW Architecture at Prince William Forest Park 1933–1942 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000458[1] |
| VLR No. | 076-0136 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 12, 1989 |
| Designated VLR | September 20, 1988 [2] |
It is located within what would become Prince William Forest Park; it has also been known as Family Camp and Mothers & Tots' Camp.[1]
When listed the historic district had 44 contributing buildings, 4 contributing structures and one contributing site.[1][3]
See also edit
- Chopawamsic RDA Camp 2, also NRHP-listed
References edit
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ^ Sara Amy Leach (March 26, 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Chopawamsic RDA - Camp (3) Orenda/SP-26 Historic District / Prince William Forest Park / Family Camp / Mothers & Tots' Camp" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and accompanying map
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