The CCC's imprint on Yosemite

Winter in Yosemite - Half Dome

Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times

Yosemite National Park's Half Dome is reflected in the Merced River in this view from Sentinel Bridge. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps replaced climbing cables on the mountain, among other projects in the park.

Yosemite National Park's Half Dome is reflected in the Merced River in this view from Sentinel Bridge. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps replaced climbing cables on the mountain, among other projects in the park. (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)

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Winter in Yosemite - Tour trailers

Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times

Snow covers Yosemite Valley Floor tour trailers that have been parked for the winter at the Housekeeping Camp. Numerous projects in Yosemite were undertaken by the CCC, which was born with the Depression in full roar and one out of four American wage earners out of work.

Snow covers Yosemite Valley Floor tour trailers that have been parked for the winter at the Housekeeping Camp. Numerous projects in Yosemite were undertaken by the CCC, which was born with the Depression in full roar and one out of four American wage earners out of work. (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)

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