Date added: August 6, 2013
The airport was initially constructed in the 1930s, probably the late 1930s, by the WPA with three turf runways. These are still being used, one is now concrete, one asphalt, the last is still turf.
Date added: August 6, 2013
The original part of this building dates to 1916, with the two sections flanking the central building being built in 1935. Small, recent additions are at the north and south of the building. This was a traditionally black school until… read more
Date added: July 21, 2012; Modified: August 6, 2013
“In 1940, WPA workers completed this park in the heart of Dallas. Named for an early publisher of the Dallas Morning News, the plaza lives in infamy as the location of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963…. read more
Date added: August 6, 2013; Modified: August 6, 2013
At Elk Neck State Park, visitors can enjoy swimming in the Chesapeake Bay, boating on the Elk River, fishing, crabbing, camping, hiking, and biking. Hunting is also allowed, in-season. Of course, this recreational resource did not always exist. It was… read more
Date added: August 6, 2013
This historically black school housed a small high school room in the front and two school rooms at the back that could be separated by an accordion divider. It was part of the submission to the Federal Government for funds… read more
Date added: August 5, 2013
This elementary school was a segregated elementary school for white students when it was constructed in response to a fire which destroyed the previous school. The submission to the federal government by Monroe City officials included a new building for… read more
Date added: July 25, 2013
This fresco (overpainted with acrylic during restoration) by Ethel Spears was completed with FAP funds in 1936.
Date added: July 25, 2013
This 6’6″ x 30′ mural was completed with FAP funds in 1936.
Date added: July 25, 2013
This mural by Rainey Bennett was produced with FAP funds.
Date added: July 24, 2013
“At the Valencia Gardens Housing Project, Bufano’s glistening statue of a mother bear nursing two cubs, in smooth red granite, is a joy to the eye. Nearby are two granite seals, a granite cat with a mouse, and a granite… read more
Date added: July 22, 2013
This 8 x 17 foot mural of the West Marin landscape was restored during 2003-2005 and is now protected by a glass case.
Date added: July 18, 2013; Modified: July 18, 2013
The WPA built the current Johnson’s Pond Dam after the previous dam washed out. Today (three quarters of a century later) the dam provides an area for recreational boating and bass management. And, in addition to bass, anglers can fish… read more
Date added: July 17, 2013
The Moberly Airport was a WPA project with a total expenditure of $500,000. The city provided $25,000. It was named after famous son, General Omar Bradley in 1943.
Date added: July 17, 2013
Beautification efforts in Rothwell Park were completed by the WPA in 1939.
Date added: July 17, 2013
The courthouse has an art deco design and includes light fixtures and the external façade. The use of a stylized “u” that looks like a “v” was widely panned at the time. In addition to the plaques for the present… read more