Blue Ridge Mountains, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

July 18th, 1931 – The Ground Breaking Ceremony For The Creation Of “Skyline Drive”

Hamilton Historical Records

On July 18th, 1931, a ground breaking ceremony was held for the creation of “Skyline Drive”, near the site of the former Panorama Resort that was demolished in 2008.

By 1936, construction of the 105 mile long Skyline Drive was completed by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Published by Hamilton Historical Records

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