• City Hall (former) Painting - Georgetown SC
    The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted much work in and around Georgetown, South Carolina during the early years of the New Deal. The Georgetown Times wrote: "Started by the CWA and completed by the FERA, the paint job which was put on the old City Hall at the foot of Screven Street has rejuvenated the ancient landmark." The old City Hall, erected in 1843 on Front Street, is home to the Town Clock.
  • Demolition Work - Georgetown SC
    The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted much work in and around Georgetown, South Carolina during the early years of the New Deal. The Georgetown Times wrote: "CWA workers tearing down a house on Duke Street near Broad Street found about $75 in money behind a loose brick in the chimney." The exact property is unknown to Living New Deal.
  • Sewers - Georgetown SC
    The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed sewers in Georgetown, South Carolina during the Great Depression. According to the Georgetown Times, "Among construction projects underway was ... installation of sewers in 26 blocks by the WPA."
  • State Road 41 - Georgetown SC
    The federal Civil Works Administration provided the labor for the construction of what is now South Carolina Route 41 north of Georgetown, South Carolina. "Civil Works Administration employees work on SC Rt 511 in a c.1933 photograph. ... SC Rt 511 was renumbered in the early 1950s and became SC Rt 41. " (Georgetown County Digital Library) A photo of the work is available at the source link below.
  • State Road 51 - Georgetown SC
    The federal Civil Works Administration provided the labor for the construction of what is now South Carolina Route 51 north of Georgetown, South Carolina. "Route #51, near Peter's Creek, C.W.A. Project #104". The Civil Works Administration was formed in early November 1933 and was formed to build bridges and buildings." (Georgetown County Digital Library) A photo of the work is available at the source links below.
  • Tennis Courts - Georgetown SC
    The federal Civil Works Administration constructed public tennis courts in Georgetown, South Carolina, ca. 1934. The exact location and status of the project is unknown to Living New Deal. A photo of the work is available at the source link below.
  • U.S. 701 - Georgetown SC
    The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) provided the labor for the construction of U.S. 701 north of Georgetown, South Carolina. "Jeff Lewis is a natural-born storyteller who vividly recalls life in rural Georgetown County when wagons were the mode of transportation and cardboard extended the life of your shoes. During the Great Depression, the WPA hired local men and boys to help build Highway 701 and clear the swamps, and Lewis was one of the eager workers." (Georgetown County Digital Library)