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Illinois First Deferred Maintenance Program - North Groves
Historic Trailside Amenities - Pals and Sag Valley
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Restoration of historical Trailside Amenities at Palos and Sag Valley Divisions - 2000


Restoration of North Groves Shelters & Comport Stations at Cook County North - 2000.

 

Restoration of 100 Historic Trailside Amenities throughout the Palos and Sag Valley Divisions, over 12,000 contiguous acres, that were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. (CCC) estabilished in 1933 by the Roosevelt Administration to help alleviate widespread unemployment and privation caused by the economic depression of th 1930's.

The Amenities are sprincled over 31 miles of multi-use trails, used by hikers, mountain bike riders, equestrians and cross country skiers. They were originally constructed using local flagstone and are of exeptional craftsmanship.

For Cook County North Groves Restore sheters and comfort stations( 2.3 million) founded by the Illinois 1st deffered maintenance Program.

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