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The Civil Works Administration (CWA) approved a project “consisting of the construction of about 600 feet of four-foot sidewalks on Fourth and Fifth streets, leading to the concrete walks around the school grounds,” in Delaware City. The project was begun… read more
Date added: August 18, 2023
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted a project “which consisted of sewer extensions on … Third street” in Delaware City. The project was completed in Jan. 1934.
Date added: August 18, 2023
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) conducted a project “which consisted of sewer extensions on lower Clinton street …” in Delaware City. The project was completed in Jan. 1934.
Date added: August 18, 2023
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook a project conducting “painting and repairs to the Good Will Fire House on South street” in New Castle, Delaware.
Date added: August 18, 2023; Modified: August 18, 2023
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook a project “painting the building on Delaware street wharf”—a city-owned facility—in New Castle, Delaware, starting Jan. 1934. The facility appears to be no longer extant.
Date added: August 18, 2023
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook a project conducting “painting and repairs to the old High School building” in New Castle, Delaware. The facility in question is unclear to Living New Deal.
Date added: April 27, 2014; Modified: August 8, 2023
The Seaford Museum and Seaford Historical Society in Seaford, Delaware are located in what was formerly the community’s 1935 New Deal post office. “The Seaford Museum includes a changing exhibit gallery, a presentation room, a general information area, and a… read more
Date added: July 10, 2023; Modified: July 10, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a grounds improvement project at the armory facility in Georgetown, Delaware. Living New Deal believes the current Delaware Army National Guard building is this same facility, though further confirmation is needed of whether the… read more
Date added: July 10, 2023; Modified: July 10, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a modernization project at the armory in Milford, Delaware. Living New Deal believes this facility to be what is now known as the Milford Armory Community Center, though further confirmation is needed as to… read more
Date added: July 10, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an improvement project at the former armory building in Newark, Delaware. The location and status of the old armory is unknown to Living New Deal. WPA Project No. 65‐1‐24‐2079. Sponsor: War Department
Date added: July 10, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an improvement project at the former armory building in Dover, Delaware. The building was destroyed by a hurricane in 1954 and replaced by the Haslet Armory. The location of the old armory is unknown… read more
Date added: October 8, 2016; Modified: July 10, 2023
The “Old Arsenal,” as it is known, was built in 1809, and remodeled by the WPA. From Waymarking.com: “‘It was repaired and remodeled in 1936, partly as a project of the Works Progress Administration and leased (1937) to the Unemployment… read more
Date added: July 10, 2023; Modified: July 10, 2023
The historic post office in downtown New Castle, Delaware houses an example of New Deal artwork: the mural “William Penn Welcomed at New Castle,” painted in 1938 by J. Scott Williams, was commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
Date added: July 10, 2023; Modified: July 10, 2023
The historic post office building in downtown New Castle, Delaware is a fine example of a stately New Deal post office. The facility, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service. Short and Stanlet-Brown: “New Castle… read more
Date added: October 8, 2016; Modified: May 16, 2022
The WPA conducted improvements, including a sewage disposal plant, at the State Negro College, which was established in 1921. From the Delaware Public Archives: “On June 17, 1921, the Board of Trustees of the State College for colored students, later… read more