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    Deming Park – Terre Haute IN

    Date added: September 24, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration made a number of improvements to the original 1919 city park, including stone drinking fountains, walls and entrance gates, and a stone bridge that are identifiable in 2023.

    Washington Township Gymnasium & Community Building

    School gymnasium (former) – Roll IN

    Date added: September 23, 2023

    Now a private residence, the Washington Township Gymnasium & Community Building was built by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works in 1938 as an addition to the 1916 Roll, Indiana School.

    Tyson School Apartments – Versailles IN

    Date added: September 12, 2023

    Former school building converted to apartments. Partially funded by and named in honor of a community benefactor who grew up in the town of Versailles (and by the way, the one in Indiana, is “Vur-saylz”). James Tyson was one of… read more

    Swimming Pool (replaced) – Tipton IN

    Date added: August 10, 2023

    The original municipal swimming pool at the city park in Tipton, Indiana was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The facility has since been replaced.

    Indianapolis International Airport – Indianapolis IN

    Date added: August 10, 2023

    What was then Indianapolis Municipal Airport, now Indianapolis International Airport, was completed as part of a massive New Deal project, with funds and labor provided by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It is sometimes difficult, from sources, to differentiate work… read more

    Municipal Pool (demolished) – Lafayette IN

    Date added: August 7, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a municipal pool at Columbian park in Lafayette, Indiana. “The pool was built in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration and was the place to swim for kids in Lafayette, West Lafayette, Delphi,… read more

    Municipal Pool (former) – Kokomo IN

    Date added: August 7, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a municipal pool in Kokomo, Indiana. Living New Deal believes the facility has since been replaced and likely demolished.

    Community Building, Indianapolis, Indiana

    Community Building (former) – Indianapolis IN

    Date added: August 7, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a community building near Washington Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. The building is located at the northeast corner of 30th St. and Lasalle St., and appears to be part of a church property.

    Dam – Plymouth IN

    Date added: August 7, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a dam in or near Plymouth, Indiana, impounding a 300-acre-foot lake. The location and status of the structure is unknown to Living New Deal.

    Huff Cemetery Improvements – Bremen IN

    Date added: August 7, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at Huff Cemetery in German Township, Marshall County, northwest of Bremen, Indiana.

    School (former) Improvements – Inwood IN

    Date added: August 7, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at the former school in Inwood, Indiana. The location and status of the facility is unknown to Living New Deal.

    Marshall County Courthouse Improvements – Plymouth IN

    Date added: August 7, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement work at Marshall County Courthouse in Plymouth, Indiana. The agency also “bettered” the highway garage, jail, and infirmary (locations unknown).