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The CCC in New Salem:
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a Depression-era federal relief program, completed the "reconstruction" of New Salem. The CCC phase of the project began in August 1934 and continued until November 1941. The CCC refurbished Onston's Cooper Shop, erected seven additional buildings, began work on the Carding Mill, nearly completed the Saw- and Gristmill, and constructed appropriate outbuildings and fences.
The Corps also added non-historic amenities to the park. They included new parking facilities, a small lodge building and walking trails with rest stops. |