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Date added: March 27, 2018; Modified: July 9, 2023
The Harrison N.J. Public Library was constructed in 1936-8 as a New Deal project: the Public Works Administration (PWA) provided a $42,476 grant for the project. “The overall dimensions of the building are 94 by 60 feet. In the basement… read more
Date added: October 8, 2013; Modified: July 9, 2023
The historic Harrison post office was constructed by the Treasury Department in 1938-9. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.
Date added: January 9, 2015; Modified: July 5, 2023
The bridge carrying what was then known as Ocean Highway (presently known as County Road 621, or Ocean Drive) over Middle Thorofare was constructed as a Public Works Administration (PWA) project, as part of the largest New Deal construction effort… read more
Date added: January 9, 2015; Modified: July 5, 2023
The bridge carrying what was then known as Ocean Highway (presently known as County Road 619) over Townsends Inlet was constructed as a Public Works Administration (PWA) project, part of the largest New Deal construction effort in Cape May County,… read more
Date added: January 9, 2015; Modified: July 5, 2023
The bridge carrying what was then known as Ocean Highway (presently known as County Road 619) over Grassy Sound was constructed as a Public Works Administration (PWA) project, as part of the largest New Deal construction effort in Cape May… read more
Date added: January 9, 2015; Modified: July 5, 2023
The bridge carrying what was then known as Ocean Highway (presently known as County Road 619) over Great Channel was constructed as a Public Works Administration (PWA) project, part of the largest New Deal construction effort in Cape May County,… read more
Date added: January 2, 2015; Modified: June 18, 2023
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked to modernize Bordentown, New Jersey’s sewage disposal plant in 1936. The plant had “been in need of drastic changes for years[, but] the city ha[d] not been financially able to stand the cost.”… read more
Date added: March 26, 2018; Modified: April 15, 2023
The Bureau of Public Roads provided funds to construct a grade separation for Newton-Sparta Road and the railroad in Andover Township, N.J. The project was undertaken as part of a larger grade crossing elimination initiative during that era. New Jersey… read more
Date added: February 21, 2018; Modified: March 22, 2023
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted improvement and development work at the National Guard installation in Sea Girt, New Jersey. Example project description: “Improve the National Guard camp grounds, including bulkheads, curbs, walks, sewers, manholes, and field drains, reconstructing… read more
Date added: June 27, 2013; Modified: March 22, 2023
This WPA boardwalk was almost completely destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. “After Hurricane Sandy, pieces of the boardwalk lay strewn on the beach or across the street on residents’ lawns. Only the original concrete pilings were left standing. As… read more
Date added: March 9, 2023; Modified: March 9, 2023
The existing Mechanic Street School was renovated and enlarged with Works Progress Administration funds in 1936. The building has since been converted into an office building.
Date added: January 19, 2023; Modified: January 19, 2023
In 1936, after an earthwork dam that protected local roads from being flooded by Shadow Lake washed out, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) re-built it.
Date added: January 15, 2023; Modified: January 18, 2023
Built in 1939 as a public school in Holmdel NJ. Excerpt from the July 27th 1939 Red Bank Register: “Nearing completion at Centerville in Holmdel township is a new public school, the construction of which is being done entirely by… read more
Date added: January 15, 2023; Modified: January 15, 2023
This park and recreational lake was created largely by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and dedicated in 1940. The borough of Eatontown funded $3,500 of the cost of the project and the WPA $35,000. The park is still in use.
Date added: October 5, 2013; Modified: December 12, 2022
Designed by James A. Wetmore and constructed just prior the Roosevelt administration, Camden’s new post office and courthouse saw continual improvements during the New Deal era, including: the addition of lavatories on the second floor; the reinforcement of aluminum windows;… read more