Baraboo in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hard at Work
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2021
1. Hard at Work Marker
Workers carved stone blocks and hand-hewed timbers for most projects. This labor-intensive method resulted in distinctive and sturdy buildings such as the North Shore Bath House and the headquarters building. Other buildings include two toilet/shower buildings and a stone shelter in the Northern Lights Campground. All buildings are labeled with a CCC logo.CCC crews did most of their work by hand. They hauled rock and supplies up steep bluffs and cut firewood without the aid of chainsaws. They also worked year round in bitter cold and searing heat.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 43° 24.651′ N, 89° 42.679′ W. Marker is in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in Sauk County. Marker can be reached from South Lake Road. The marker is in Devil's Lake State park near the CCC Parking Lot along South Lake Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baraboo WI 53913, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Building a Park System (here, next to this marker); Building a Nation (here, next to this marker); Camp Life (a
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2021
2. Hard at Work Marker
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Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2021
3. Hard at Work Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
