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| − | Pete's Palace is a [[camper cabin]] in [[upper camp]] for the oldest campers at camp, the [[senior camper|senior campers]]. It was built in 1982 in honor of [[ | + | Pete's Palace is a [[camper cabin]] in [[upper camp]] for the oldest campers at camp, the [[senior camper|senior campers]]. It was built in 1982 in honor of [[Peter Haas]], a counselor who died in a helicopter crash. Originally it was a cabin for [[CIT|CITs]] and is still where the CIT plaques are put up. The cabin has a screened in porch where the counselor sleeps and a main room for the campers. It is the second newest cabin at camp, Owl's Perch was built after it. |
The first group of CITs to occupy Pete's Palace were required to work on construction of the building during camp in 1982. Heading the construction effort was Omar Moxie, a resident of East Waterford and one of the men who helped Chief Brewster build the original camp facilities in the mid-1920's. Pete's Palace was Omar's last major construction project prior to his death a few years later. | The first group of CITs to occupy Pete's Palace were required to work on construction of the building during camp in 1982. Heading the construction effort was Omar Moxie, a resident of East Waterford and one of the men who helped Chief Brewster build the original camp facilities in the mid-1920's. Pete's Palace was Omar's last major construction project prior to his death a few years later. | ||
The first group of CITs moved into the new cabin approximately two weeks after camp started. Until then, they were placed in different cabins to sleep and their belongings were stored in the Lower Shop, which used to be located under the Lodge. | The first group of CITs moved into the new cabin approximately two weeks after camp started. Until then, they were placed in different cabins to sleep and their belongings were stored in the Lower Shop, which used to be located under the Lodge. | ||
Revision as of 15:50, 9 January 2009
Pete's Palace is a camper cabin in upper camp for the oldest campers at camp, the senior campers. It was built in 1982 in honor of Peter Haas, a counselor who died in a helicopter crash. Originally it was a cabin for CITs and is still where the CIT plaques are put up. The cabin has a screened in porch where the counselor sleeps and a main room for the campers. It is the second newest cabin at camp, Owl's Perch was built after it.
The first group of CITs to occupy Pete's Palace were required to work on construction of the building during camp in 1982. Heading the construction effort was Omar Moxie, a resident of East Waterford and one of the men who helped Chief Brewster build the original camp facilities in the mid-1920's. Pete's Palace was Omar's last major construction project prior to his death a few years later.
The first group of CITs moved into the new cabin approximately two weeks after camp started. Until then, they were placed in different cabins to sleep and their belongings were stored in the Lower Shop, which used to be located under the Lodge.
