Big Shaheen Cabin
United States historic place
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The Big Shaheen Cabin, in the Admiralty Island National Monument near Angoon, Alaska, is a historic log cabin that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995; the listing included the cabin and three other contributing structures.[1]
LocationOn Hasselborg Lake, Admiralty Island National Monument
Nearest cityAngoon, Alaska
Coordinates57°42′04″N 134°16′42″W
Arealess than one acre
Big Shaheen Cabin | |
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  Location within Alaska | |
| Location | On Hasselborg Lake, Admiralty Island National Monument |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Angoon, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57°42′04″N 134°16′42″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1935 |
| Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps |
| MPS | CCC Historic Properties in Alaska MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 95001292[1] |
| AHRS No. | SIT-019 |
| Added to NRHP | November 2, 1995 |
It was built as part of the Admiralty Island Civilian Conservation Corps Canoe Route. The cabin is made of 10-inch (250 mm) logs and its gable roof has a six-foot overhang at the front to make a porch. There are three "culturally modified" trees in the area.[2]
