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Hide Search OptionsDate added: April 3, 2018; Modified: April 3, 2018
What was then Peekskill High School received murals in 1934 painted under the auspices of the Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) in 1934. Created by B. Janes Thornley (a.k.a. James Thornley), the work “Technology Advancement” and its companion pieces “History Procession… read more
Date added: September 17, 2015; Modified: September 17, 2015
The historic Peekskill City Hall was constructed between May 1936 and 1937 with the assistance of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $57,272 grant for the project, whose total cost was $134,601. PWA Docket No. NY… read more
Date added: November 26, 2014
A road construction project in Peekskill, New York was undertaken during the Great Depression with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The PWA supplied a $49,909 grant; the total cost of the project was $125,543. Work occurred… read more
Date added: August 16, 2014
The federal Work Projects Administration worked to improve Peekskill, New York’s Depew Park and Fort Hill Park during the 1930s. One project (involving either/both parks) was described by the WPA in its project rolls: “Work includes constructing comfort station, shelter… read more
Date added: August 16, 2014
The federal Work Projects Administration worked to improve Peekskill, New York’s Fort Hill Park and Depew Park during the 1930s. One project (involving either/both parks) was described by the WPA in its project rolls: “Work includes constructing comfort station, shelter… read more