Marcell Ranger Station
The Marcell Ranger Station was constructed between 1934 and 1936 by
the Civilian Conservation Corps from the Inger and Day Lake CCC
Camps. The Corps worked under the direction of the United States
Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The facility was built to
serve as the administrative headquarters for the Marcell Ranger
District, which was established in 1933-34. Originally consisting of
six Rustic Style buildings, only five remain today. The Main Office
was replaced in 1967 by the current office building.
Collectively, the buildings at the Marcell Ranger Station
remain outstanding examples of the high quality log construction for
which northern Minnesota was 
recognized. The administrative complex represents a
uniquely American architectural expression developed by the National
Park Service reflecting the non-intrusive and environmentally
sensitive design philosophy which was intended to symbolize the land
management policies from the period. Perhaps for the first time in
the history of American architecture, a building became an accessory
to nature. The facility represents the only surviving example of a
Rustic Style ranger station on the Chippewa National Forest and is
believed to represent the best developed example of a Rustic Style
ranger station in the state. The Marcell Ranger Station continues to
serve it's original function and retains excellent historic
integrity.
Marcell district employees are proud to announce the listing
of the Marcell Ranger Station on the National Register of Historic
Places.
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