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Date added: March 9, 2018; Modified: August 28, 2023
The WPA installed improvements off the Blackstone Boulevard as well, displayed by a plaque found in a manhole cover at the intersection of Mount Avenue and Slater Avenue, Providence. “One of my favorite places in Providence is Blackstone Boulevard, the… read more
Date added: May 11, 2014; Modified: July 30, 2023
A series of concrete WPA sidewalks running around the edge of Prospect Terrace, a hillside park overlooking the city.
Date added: October 31, 2013; Modified: July 26, 2023
This New Deal Art Deco building was originally constructed as the “post office annex” to the 1908 Federal Building and Courthouse next door. The building still functions as both a post office and a general federal building housing various federal… read more
Date added: February 21, 2014; Modified: July 26, 2023
This standard, Colonial Revival post office was built as a New Deal project. Examples of this building can be seen all over the country. This building serves as the central post office for the city of Warwick, and is notable… read more
Date added: July 11, 2023
As attested to by multiple plaques on-site, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) installed drainage channels with culverts for walking trails at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Rhode Island, and potentially made other improvements.
Date added: July 10, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a massive improvement and development project at what was then a municipal airport (now Westerly State Airport), in Westerly, Rhode Island. Description: “Excavate, grade, surface runways install lighting and drainage at the Westerly Airport.”… read more
Date added: July 9, 2023; Modified: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an improvement project that included painting and varnishing the former armory in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. As of 2023 the building serves as the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. WPA Project No. 165‐16‐2022; cost: $11,299. Sponsor:… read more
Date added: July 9, 2023; Modified: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an improvement project consisting of “general repairs to armory” at the former armory in Newport, Rhode Island. As of 2023 the building is home to the Sailing Museum and City of Newport Maritime Center…. read more
Date added: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted multiple improvement and development projects at the former Cranston Street Armory in Providence, Rhode Island. Projects included: “paint and varnish armory,” “install wall board, finish interior, and paint mess hall,” “construct garage and repair… read more
Date added: July 9, 2023; Modified: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted an extensive improvement and development project at what was then an army-managed facility at Fields Point in Providence, Rhode Island. Description: “Rehabilitate building for additional offices, improve storage area, grade and place slabs, surface,… read more
Date added: July 9, 2023; Modified: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a massive improvement and development project at what was then Naval Air Station Quonset—now Quonset State Airport—in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Description: “Clear land, grade, excavate, install pipe drains, set railroad tracks, gravel roads,… read more
Date added: July 9, 2023; Modified: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted multiple improvement and development projects at Fort Getty in Jamestown, Rhode Island. The projects included road construction and building improvements.
Date added: July 9, 2023; Modified: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted multiple improvement and development projects at what was then the Naval Torpedo Station, located on Goat Island in Newport, Rhode Island. The projects included construction of a hospital wing, new barracks, the improvement of… read more
Date added: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted multiple improvement and development projects at what was referred to as the “Newport Naval Base” and “Newport Naval Training Station” in Newport, Rhode Island. The projects included road construction, water and sewer system development,… read more
Date added: July 9, 2023
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted multiple improvement and development projects at Fort Wetherill in Jamestown, Rhode Island. The projects included road construction, painting, the repair of a wharf, and building improvements.