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The WPA was established in Baxter County in fall 1935, and the school was one of the first major projects undertaken by the agency in North Arkansas (Story, 1992). The “irregular-plan, single-story building” featured Craftsman influence of “exposed rafters and… read more
Date added: January 22, 2014
Constructed in 1938 by the National Youth Administration.
Date added: January 22, 2014
Constructed in 1938 by the National Youth Administration, and currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Date added: January 22, 2014
The Moorefield School was built by the NYA in 1936-1937. A one story, Plain Traditional, stone school, it “features some Craftsman influences (Story, 1992). It currently houses the Rehobeth Baptist Church. It is listed on the National Register of Historic… read more
Date added: January 22, 2014
The single-story stone building was constructed by the WPA in 1940. It is of native stone veneer, quarried from the George Keck farm north of Berryville (Story, 1992). It is in the Plain Traditional style.
Date added: January 22, 2014
Wood-frame building, constructed adjacent to the main research office by the CCC.
Date added: January 22, 2014
A “novelty siding-clad structure” built by the CCC. (Christ & Slater)
Date added: January 22, 2014
This “garage-type log building” was constructed in 1939 by the 768th company of the Arkansas CCC. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Date added: January 22, 2014
The Crossett Experimental Forest is located about 11 km south of the town of Crossett in Ashley County, Arkansas. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration began the project in 1933 with “13 miles of pick-and-shovel-built FERA roads” (Reynolds). Firelines were built… read more
Date added: January 14, 2014
This Moderne-style of Art Deco courthouse was completed in 1939 by the WPA. The architect was E. C. Seibert, whose firm helped design the U. S. Post Office and Courthouse located in downtown Texarkana in 1931. Seibert was mayor of… read more
Date added: October 25, 2013; Modified: October 25, 2013
Completed in 1937, “the gymnasium building contained a gym floor and basketball court and courts for several other types of floor games, a modern swimming pool, with bleachers to seat 500 people on the semi-basement lever, shower rooms, dressing rooms,… read more
Date added: October 6, 2013; Modified: October 6, 2013
“Plans were announced in 1939 for construction of the present courthouse by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. The new building was approved in the November 8 general election and a $90,090 allotment was provided. A new site was… read more
Date added: October 6, 2013
This courthouse, designed by the firm of Haralson and Mott in WPA Moderne-Art Deco style, was built in 1939 with help from the WPA.
Date added: March 16, 2013
“The Iron Springs Dam was constructed circa 1933 by members of the 3767th Company of the Arkansas CCC District stationed at the Hollis and Jessieville Camps, both of which were also located on State Highway 7, to the north and… read more
Date added: March 10, 2013; Modified: March 10, 2013
“West Memphis experienced dramatic growth during the 1930s due to increased automobile traffic, industrial development, and the presence of river and railroad transportation. In June 1938 Mayor William H. Hundhausen appointed a committee to determine necessary city improvements. The committee… read more