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The bridge was one of many PWA and WPA projects built in Washington state: “The Bridge was built from 1934-1935 and at the height of its construction it gave the more than 7000 workers on the Grand Coulee Dam passage… read more
Date added: December 2, 2012
One of many WPA and PWA projects in Washington state: “Constructed to stop the degradation of the Yakima river and adjacent tributaries due to contaminated return flows.” (https://depts.washington.edu)
Date added: December 2, 2012
One of a many PWA and WPA projects in Washington state: “At a cost of $978,122 the allocated funds went to the renovation, new construction and extension of roads. The project also added drainage, guard rails, and money to paint… read more
Date added: December 2, 2012
One of a number of PWA and WPA projects in Washington state: “Work began in December of 1938 and at a cost of $2,011,788 included clearing, straightening, widening, draining, excavating, cutting and installing drainage ditches.”
Date added: December 2, 2012
As one of many WPA and PWA projects in Washington state: “$307,750 was allocated to build parks in rapidly developing areas in Seattle. The parks were constructed between August of 1938 and December of 1939.”
Date added: December 2, 2012
This project was one of a number of WPA and PWA projects in Washington state: “The project piped water into southern King County. The area previously used well water. The six miles of pipe cost of $27,570.”
Date added: December 2, 2012
“The project began in October of 1938 and ran 6.5 miles of sewer pipes through Everett. At a cost of $110,839 the project improved the sewer system throughout Everett at no cost to residents.” (https://depts.washington.edu)
Date added: December 2, 2012; Modified: December 2, 2012
Previously known as Sunset Field, the property was renamed Geiger Field in 1941 and eventually became the Spokane International Airport. After the city leased the area to the military in 1939, the WPA and the army jointly cleared and leveled… read more
Date added: December 2, 2012; Modified: December 2, 2012
“Felts Field, Spokane’s historic airfield, is located on the south bank of the Spokane River east of Spokane proper. Aviation activities began there in 1913… During the 1930s, considerable improvement had been made at Felts Field with Civil Works Administration… read more
Date added: December 2, 2012; Modified: December 2, 2012
“In 1937 WPA funds were granted to Snohomish County Airport. $225,000 was granted by the War Department who oversaw all airport construction and renovation between 1933 and 1938.”
Date added: December 2, 2012; Modified: December 2, 2012
“In 1929, the state legislature authorized the construction of a bridge across the narrow scenic but dangerous waterway between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands, but there were no funds to proceed. In 1934, the Public Works Administration authorized a grant and… read more
Date added: November 29, 2012; Modified: November 29, 2012
The Ranger Station was constructed by the WPA in 1935 and is still in good condition: “This one and a half-story astylistic utilitarian ranger station features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a concrete foundation, a rock-faced concrete block exterior, wood… read more
Date added: November 29, 2012
The WPA built a rustic style stone pavilion in the park in 1940.
Date added: November 28, 2012; Modified: November 28, 2012
“WPA-built brick arch entryway to athletic fields, concrete details.”
Date added: November 28, 2012; Modified: November 28, 2012
” This two-story astylistic utilitarian ranger station features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a concrete foundation, a rock-faced concrete block exterior, a wood trim, and an asphalt shingled multi-gabled roof…The station is in excellent condition. The Washburn Ranger Station has… read more