Built in 1937 by Finnish carpenters and 40 CCC workers, the Fire Warden's House is the crown jewel of the CIHM site. Constructed from old-growth spruce trees harvested from the east side of Payette Lake, this three-story structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and stands as a stunning example of American Rustic architecture. The interior woodwork and original furnishings have been carefully preserved -- walking through it feels like stepping into 1937.

The first building completed on the site in 1937, the Carpenter Shop was originally used in the construction of the other structures, then repurposed for maintenance of SITPA's many fire lookouts across the West Central Mountains. Recently restored, it now serves as an event and meeting space. See our Rent Our Space page for details.

The Machine Shop housed forge and welding equipment used as a repair facility for SITPA operations. Today it holds one of the museum's most impressive artifacts: the Corliss Bullwheel, a 19-foot-diameter, 22-ton wheel that once ran the McCall sawmill from 1940 until the mill closed in 1977. Exhibits on logging, the mill, and SITPA lookouts round out the space.

Originally used as summer employee housing, an office, and truck bays, the Bunkhouse now serves as exhibit space and houses the museum's archives. Recently renovated with community support, the upstairs living quarters are once again home to summer firefighters. New windows, LED lighting, and a new electric furnace were all part of a years-long restoration effort.

This small structure served as SITPA's on-site gas station. It is now used as an outlet for recycled books.

The Oil Shed was used to service SITPA's firefighting vehicles and equipment.