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Civilian Conservation Corps Comes to Castle Rock
On July 25, 1934 Company 1845 of the Civilian Conservation Corps arrived at McMurdo Gulch just northeast of Castle Rock. The purpose of the camp was not only to provide forestry and water conservation and management, but to provide employment for young men during a period of history racked with unemployment. Boys 17 to 25 filled the ranks of the CCC. They were provided food, housing and clothing. Of course they had to build their own housing, living in tents until wood framed barracks were erected. Income was $30 a month, $25 of which was automatically taken out of their pay and sent home to a parent or responsible party.
Initial enrollments were six months with re-enrollments up to a maximum of two years. The Castle Rock camp’s first enrollees were primarily from Colorado, but in later years many came from the eastern states. Lasting until the outbreak of World War II, the local CCC camp worked in soil conservation, tree planting, flood control, and road building. They were especially welcome in states affected by the Dust Bowl that in one year alone, 1935, blew over 850,000,000 tons of topsoil off the Southern Plains. The Corps planted over three billion trees from 1933-1942, an activity that helped hold the soil as well as break the devastating winds.
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Lionel Oberlin, the first Director of the Castle Rock Museum, has moved to Seattle to be near his daughter, Wendy. He has an apartment at the Emeritus Senior Living Center. His new address is
805 4th Ave. N. #254
Seattle, Wa. 98109
I am sure he would love to get a card from his many old friends.
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Recycle - Save those aluminum cans!!
The museum collects and recycles aluminum cans to raise money for matching grants. Bring those cans to the museum and use the green container next to the bathroom. Aluminum cans only please. Anything else will be removed by the recycling company. Help the environment and raise a little money for the museum.
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Mission: The Castle Rock Historical Society operates the Castle Rock museum, celebrates, educates, and brings together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock, Colorado area.
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Support the Castle Rock Historical Society. Join as a member, make a donation, or sell an item on eBay.
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Opportunities to Contribute
You know we need you!! Thank you to those who help with hands, time and money. Whatever your skill is, it can help the community in your historical little town of Castle Rock.
To find out how you can help email president@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org .
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