Pickens in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Parkitecture
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 27, 2010
1. Parkitecture Marker
Ever wonder why so many park buildings share the same look? That style -- rendered in stone and wood to help the structures complement their natural surroundings -- is called "parkitecture" and it became the hallmark of the Civilian Conservation Corps, of CCC, in the 1930s.
During the Great Depression, New Deal programs lie the CCC eased unemployment and created healthy, affordable recreation sites for cash-strapped Americans. The CCC used local lumber and rock to build seventeen South Carolina State Parks, including Table Rock, all of which still offer relaxation in a natural setting.
Erected by South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Natural Features • Natural Resources • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list.
Location. 35° 1.785′ N, 82° 41.983′ W. Marker is in Pickens, South Carolina, in Pickens County. Marker can be reached from West Gate Road. The marker is located near Cabins 1 and 2 on the grounds of Table Rock State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pickens SC 29671, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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1. Table Rock State Park. Table Rock State Park is a 3,083-acre (12.48 km2) park at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Pickens County, South Carolina. (Submitted on April 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Table Rock State Park Historic District. Table Rock State Park Historic District is significant for its cultural and social relationship to the history and prehistory of the area within the state park boundaries and is also architecturally significant as an example of the construction of a state park by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). (Submitted on April 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Civilian Conservation Corps. The Civilian Conservation Corps
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 27, 2010
2. Cabin Plans
Originally, all Table Rock cabins were to be built of logs. However, since local oak timber had been depleted by logging, the CCC substituted frame construction in some of the buildings. (Marker text)
4. National Park Service Rustic. National Park Service Rustic, also colloquially known as Parkitecture, is a style of architecture that arose in the United States National Park System to create buildings that harmonized with their natural environment. (Submitted on April 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 27, 2010
3. Cabin 2
Since the late 1930s, these cabins have welcomed families seeking a comfortable way to enjoy the parks wild beauty. This photo shows visitors at Cabin 2 in 1941. (Marker text.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 27, 2010
4. Cabin Foundation
Providing regular payches plus valuable job skills, the CCC put men to work building roads, bridges and parks to benefit our entire nation. (Marker text.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 27, 2010
5. Parkitecture Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 27, 2010
6. Parkitecture Marker -
Cabin 1 in Background
Cabin 1 in Background
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 27, 2010
7. Table Rock State Park Cabin #2
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 27, 2010
8. Table Rock State Park Cabin #3
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,248 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
