The park began life in 1935 when the Civilian Conservation Corps took the original 6,000 acres, laid out what was to become the park, and built the original structures, of which several remain. The state took over Bear Brook State Park when the CCC disbanded in 1942. Over the years, more land area was added to the park, and today, it spans more than 10,000 acres. Today, too, there is a museum in the park that features the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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