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Collection  P 001:
Southwest  Colorado general photograph collection
Category VIII.6:  Colorado special events

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Title: Lion's Den shelter built by CCC on Reservoir Hill (Durango, Colo.)      1933?-1934?       
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SWP 001 VIII-06-01;     Negative# (if any):
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Subjects ~ Notes: Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.) - Pictorial works; ; Public spaces - Colorado - Durango - Pictorial works; Durango (Colo.)  ~  This stone picnic shelter is located west of (and across the road from) the Hillcrest golf course.    The Lion's Den appellation is rather recent, being associated with the Durango Lions Club's renovation of the shelter, which is part of Durango Parks.

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