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The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the federal fish hatchery in Spearfish, South Dakota, including laying a new 736-foot pipeline that replaced a leak-prone pipe.
Date added: February 15, 2018; Modified: April 11, 2023
In 1940 this post office opened for the use of the citizens of Spearfish. It was built in an architectural style that was used in many small towns. There were also offices in the basement to house federal programs such… read more
Date added: August 27, 2012; Modified: February 15, 2018
The historic former post office building in Spearfish, South Dakota houses examples of New Deal artwork: wooden reliefs entitled “Fish Story,” installed by Marion Overby in 1943. Historic marker: Programs to employ artists were part of the national recovery effort… read more
Date added: February 15, 2018; Modified: February 15, 2018
Situated in the center of the 700 block of Main Street in downtown Spearfish, South Dakota, the Spearfish City Hall is set back from the street with two large fir trees covering most of the front facade. The City Hall… read more
Date added: December 8, 2014; Modified: April 11, 2017
The Federal Emergency Relief Administration was associated with the construction of a large stone hangar, since demolished, at Black Hills Airport, also known as Clyde Ice Field.
Date added: December 8, 2014
A waterworks construction project in Chamberlain, South Dakota was undertaken during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $49,630 loan and $14,966 grant; the total cost of the project was… read more