2019-2021 American Camp Visitor Center Construction Blog

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In October 2019 San Juan Island National Historical Park broke ground on the construction of the new American Camp Visitor Center. During this project, the American Camp Visitor Center area – including the access road from Cattle Point Road, the visitor center, parking lot, and general area – are closed to all entry. The expected opening of the visitor center is projected for spring 2021.

Update: Site Observation Update Week Mar 2nd

March 07, 2020 Posted by: Anna Mateljak

This week the building framing continues, and it is exciting to see the building shape come together.

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Update: Site Observation Update Week Feb 24th

February 29, 2020 Posted by: Anna Mateljak

With the arrival of lumber to the site, the building’s wall framing has commenced. In order to prepare for the framing, mudsills were installed on the foundation walls first, so the wall frames have material to anchor to.

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Update: Site Observation Update Week of Feb 17th

February 22, 2020 Posted by: Anna Mateljak

This week it finally felt like the season was changing with beautiful sunny weather!

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Update: Site Observation Update Week of Feb 10th

February 15, 2020 Posted by: Anna Mateljak

The plumbing and electrical infrastructure within the sub-base of building foundation was completed this week so that the installation of rigid insulation, a vapor barrier, and reinforcing steel could be installed for next weeks cement slab pour.

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