Woodland Detectors
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The 200 acre 4-H education Center was taken over by the US government to house WW2 (officer) Prisoner of war in the mid 1940's.
The Americans actually got along real good with the German POW's and were granted a sense of leniency and were permitted to build things, socialize, and yes...even drink alcohol with the other American men. (so I'm told) As a matter of fact the crafty and intelligent Germans built a beautiful, now extinct wormy chestnut Bar which is still used today for functions and weddings. The men also built two wings from our lodge whichone side is still being used for a office and the other side for a weekly Talent show for kids. The camps beautiful stone fireplace, Also built by the men, is still used for cooking and baking bread in the summer. The photos in this thread are of the historical structures the POW German Officers built.
1. Prisoner Barracks
2. Prisoner Barracks
3. Prisoner Barracks
4. Stone fireplace built by the POW Officers . Still used at camp to this day!!!!
5. Children dancing on the original floor that the German Officers built...Kids and adults continue to stomp on it.
6. Picture of camp from the late 1920's
We strive to protect and preserve this property to invite kids and staff from all over the world.
We take Great pride in what we do to help change lives.
The Americans actually got along real good with the German POW's and were granted a sense of leniency and were permitted to build things, socialize, and yes...even drink alcohol with the other American men. (so I'm told) As a matter of fact the crafty and intelligent Germans built a beautiful, now extinct wormy chestnut Bar which is still used today for functions and weddings. The men also built two wings from our lodge whichone side is still being used for a office and the other side for a weekly Talent show for kids. The camps beautiful stone fireplace, Also built by the men, is still used for cooking and baking bread in the summer. The photos in this thread are of the historical structures the POW German Officers built.
1. Prisoner Barracks
2. Prisoner Barracks
3. Prisoner Barracks
4. Stone fireplace built by the POW Officers . Still used at camp to this day!!!!
5. Children dancing on the original floor that the German Officers built...Kids and adults continue to stomp on it.
6. Picture of camp from the late 1920's
We strive to protect and preserve this property to invite kids and staff from all over the world.
We take Great pride in what we do to help change lives.