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Hide Search OptionsDate added: February 13, 2018
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the historic armory building in Worcester, Mass. WPA project details: “Improve and rehabilitate armory building” Official Project Number: 65‐1‐14‐142 Total project cost: $17,362.00 Sponsor: State Quartermaster
Date added: May 5, 2017
WPA Bulletin, 1937: “A saving from one-half to one-third on electric bills is a saving in anybody’s household. The City of Worcester expects to save this amount at the Home Farm, where a new electric generator is being built by… read more
Date added: February 18, 2017
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) installed a heating system atWorcester’s Malvern Road School in 1937.
Date added: January 29, 2017
The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) constructed a wall along Mill Street at a location presently unknown to Living New Deal.
Date added: January 24, 2017
A water main construction project in Worcester, Mass. was undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket No. MA 1712
Date added: January 24, 2017
A sizable sewer construction project in Worcester, Mass. was undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket No. MA 1324
Date added: January 24, 2017
A sizable street construction project in Worcester, Mass. was undertaken with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. PWA Docket No. MA 1217
Date added: January 23, 2017
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers renovated houses on Oread Place in Worcester, Mass. in 1937. WPA Bulletin: Worcester — Taken by legal process through the Land Court for failure of owners to pay real estate taxes, three brick blocks at… read more
Date added: January 23, 2017
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) laborers conducted substantial improvement work to Quinsigamond Elementary School in Worcester, Mass. WPA Bulletin: Quinsigamond Grade School, which has accommodated four generations of Worcester children, has been renovated by WPA. Typical of WPA school repair and… read more
Date added: January 16, 2017
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) reconstructed Belmont Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. WPA Bulletin: WPA in Worcester removed electric car rails on Belmont Street from Shrewsbury Street to Lake Bridge and is installing safety islands in the center of the highway.
Date added: January 14, 2017
Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) labor constructed repairs at the educational facility at the food of S. Ward St. in Worcester formerly known as the Ward Street School. WPA Bulletin: WPA has employed 70 men during extensive repairs to the Ward… read more
Date added: May 1, 2014
“Three mural panels by Ralf Edgar Nickelsen are located on the second floor of the Main Library. The murals are titled: Reading of the Mail – Communication of Ideas (87” x 204”). The women reading their mail and conversing represent… read more