Bandelier Historic Structure Report: CCC Buildings

THE BUILDINGS (continued)

B-23, Cabin Group D

This building (figures 121-123) was constructed in 1939 and housed two small cabin units, each with a separate bathroom. These bathrooms were equipped with showers, which turned into a maintenance problem over the years. In 1959 the showers were tiled in an effort to cut down on excessive maintenance costs. [153] These cabins were originally heated like the others — with fireplaces and small oil-burning stoves. A natural gas furnace (Williams/Sahara Model B28SD) was installed in each unit in 1965. [154] The buildings front the lodge compound and have windows overlooking the former plaza. Fluorescent lights were installed in B-23A in 1977. The building is now used for park offices. The building received a new foam roof in 1981. Water and sewer lines were replaced in 1983, and wiring and gas lines were replaced in 1984.

Lyle E. Bennett designed the building.

Figure 121. Plans for cabin group D (B-23), 1938 (drawing 315/2043, sheet 1).

Figures 122 and 123. The entrances to the cabin units of B-23, cabin group D, provided intimate transitional spaces between the exterior courtyard and the cozy interiors. (Photos: Bandelier)