Cascade River Wayside - Rural Grand Marais, MN - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This marker at the Cascade River Overlook tells about history of the area and the involvement that the CCC had in constructing this wayside rest. The marker reads:

“Listen! Can you hear echoes from the 1930’s when 200 men from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used picks and shovels to construct the Cascade River Overlook?

“The Overlook, where you stand today, is part of the 118 acre Cascade River Wayside Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was a project born of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, built between 1934 and 1935 by the Spruce Creek Camp of the CCC. The Overlook is an important example of partnership between the Minnesota Highway (now Department of Transportation) and the National Park Service. Behind you is Highway 61 (North Shore Scenic Highway) which is a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road.

“The Wall was designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings. Native gabbro stone and natural outcroppings helped create this scenic overlook in the National Park Service Rustic Style. In the decades since its construction, the Overlook has enhanced public access to natural areas, provided outstanding views, and created a place of rest for weary travelers. Every year, in all seasons, thousands of visitors continue to stop, rest, and… listen."

Street address: Hwy. 61 Cascade River State Park, MN USA County / Borough / Parish: Cook County Year listed: 2003 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event, Landscape Architecture, Politics/Government Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Landscape Current function: Landscape Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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