Riverside Park in Laurel, Listed!

Sitting along the Yellowstone River near Laurel lays a not-so-hidden, yet little recognized gem of an history property that holds layers of history of which few people know.  Riverside Park continues to reflect its long-standing use for enjoyment by the local community starting in the 1920s, its use and development during the Great Depression of the 1930s through the involvement of Federal agency, and its use during World War II as a prisoner of war camp in 1944-1945. The Park’s contributing buildings all date to Works Progress Administration construction and embody the style that emphasizes a WPA Rustic aesthetic with Craftsman touches, a style proffered by New Deal programs at the time. The nomination was prepared principally by John Boughton, Kate Hampton, and Kevin Kooistra. 

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, Riverside Park, Laurel, 1425 U.S. Highway 212 South, 59044, Laurel, SG100010974, LISTED, 11/4/2024