In June 1934, the Company 696 began work on project 28 C, the Giant City Lodge and Cabins. Soon after construction began, it became apparent that more than one company of men would be needed ...

Giant City Lodge in Makanda, Illinois ... the dining seating to double its original capacity, and added on-site cabins and a swimming pool. Some of the lodge's infrastructure also was updated.

The Giant City Lodge grounds are home to a "CCC Worker ... We spent our night at Giant City in one of the Prairie Cabins, which offer a queen bed in the bedroom and a Murphy bed in the living ...