Historic Synthesis/Context Study for Cultural Resources at Isle Royale National Park

GLNF CESU Project #: IU-NPS-04
TA# J6068060042
Partners: Indiana University and the National Park Service
Project Contact: Philip Scarpino (pscarpin@iupui.edu)
Agency Contact: Donald Stevens (Don_Stevens@nps.gov)
Project Funding: $36,983 (FY06: $32,751; FY08: $4,232)
Project Dates: 08/28/2006 - 05/31/2009
Project Abstract:

The study will produce a historic context study of the cultural resources associated with the multiple themes of the history of Isle Royale National Park (ISRO) such as Native American and Euro-American mining, navigation and lighthouses, commercial fishing, and the recreation cabin and resort history of the early twentieth century. The study will provide park management with baseline data to help plan the preservation and interpretation of these historic properties.

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