Rochester Sites

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) managed an adult education program in Rochester, New Hampshire during the Great Depression. The program replaced a similar one that had been locally organized and funded. A somewhat disdainful attitude toward federal assistance is typified by this addition to the school report by the City of Rochester School Board. "ADULT EDUCATION Contrary to our plans of last year we have again organized adult classes under W. P. A. The work is devoted wholly to preparation for citizenship to meet the needs of about seventy residents of this city. Both afternoon and evening classes have been organized to serve...

The Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works provided funds for the construction of a "Fire Protection, Health Conservation and Parking Project" in Rochester, New Hampshire during the Great Depression. The lot currently serves as a popular staging grounds for public events.   "RESOLUTION TO FILE APPLICATION TO F. E. A. TO FINANCE PARKING PROJECT FACTORY COURT A Resolution authorizing the City of Rochester to file an application to the United States of America through the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works for a grant to aid in financing the construction of Fire Protection, Health Conservation and Parking Project, and designating the Mayor, Sumner...

Rochester, New Hampshire's historic Spaulding High School was constructed with the aid of federal funds during the Great Depression. The building is still in use today. "Spaulding High School, which opened in 1939, is considered one of the most beautiful high school facilities in New England. With the addition of the Richard W. Creteau Regional Technology Center in 1990, the original building was extensively renovated." "RESOLUTION FROM CITY COUNCIL FOR APPLICATION TO FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION FOR GRANT FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING Resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Rochester: Application Resolution—Resolution No. A resolution authorizing the City of Rochester,...

In the town reports of Rochester, the town resolutions of 1933 and 1934 talk about federal help for the construction of a standpipe and pump. "RESOLUTION TO APPLY SINKING FUND TO NOTES PAYABLE ACCOUNT AND MAKE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL LOAN Resolved by the City Council of the City of Rochester: That the Finance Committee be authorized to transfer the sinking fund to the Notes Payable Account, making the amount available for this purpose $70,000.00 and application be made to the Federal Government for a loan for Improvement of Water Works System for a sum not to exceed $300,000.00. Said loan to be placed and...