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Hide Search OptionsDate added: October 5, 2010; Modified: March 6, 2024
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) helped build the Sunset Playground in 1937-1940, working with the San Francisco Recreation Department. The playground included a field house plus volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. “In 1937, the three-acre site at 29th Avenue and… read more
Date added: April 22, 2021; Modified: March 6, 2024
The original two-bore Caldecott Tunnel was built with the aid of the Public Works Administration (PWA). Out of a total cost of $4 million, the PWA provided $1.1 million, the state $700,000 and the highway district $2.3 million in bonds,… read more
Date added: October 21, 2010; Modified: March 6, 2024
The original Caldecott Tunnel was built with the aid of the Public Works Administration (PWA). Out of a total cost of $4 million, the PWA provided $1.1 million, the state $700,000 and the highway district sold $2.3 million in bonds,… read more
Date added: June 23, 2010; Modified: March 4, 2024
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) renovated Franklin Elementary School in Santa Monica, CA, after it was damaged in the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. Improvements included the construction of two Streamline Moderne–style buildings for $63,072 in WPA funds as well as… read more
Date added: July 13, 2023; Modified: March 4, 2024
Brockton Avenue Elementary School, which opened in 1918, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of… read more
Date added: July 13, 2023; Modified: March 4, 2024
Brentwood Elementary Science Magnet (formerly Brentwood Elementary), which opened in 1916, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for… read more
Date added: July 20, 2023; Modified: March 4, 2024
Wilmington Park Elementary School, which opened in 1909, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of… read more
Date added: July 13, 2023; Modified: March 4, 2024
Gulf Avenue Elementary School, which opened in 1923, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of… read more
Date added: July 13, 2023; Modified: March 4, 2024
Fries Avenue Elementary School, which opened in 1923, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of… read more
Date added: July 13, 2023; Modified: March 4, 2024
Garvanza Elementary School, which opened in 1899, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of schools… read more
Date added: July 13, 2023; Modified: March 4, 2024
Buchanan Street Elementary School, which opened in 1913, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of… read more
Date added: July 20, 2023; Modified: March 4, 2024
Soto Street Elementary School, which opened in 1914, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of… read more
Date added: December 13, 2015; Modified: March 4, 2024
The Los Angeles Board of Park Commissioner 1932–33 Annual Report describes federal involvement in the development of Hollenbeck Park: “With Reconstruction Finance corporation and County Welfare labor it was possible to improve this park by resurfacing 4,050 square yards of… read more
Date added: May 27, 2010; Modified: March 3, 2024
Hollenbeck Middle School in Los Angeles, CA, was designed by architect Alfred P. Rosenheim and constructed with PWA funding in 1936.
Date added: July 13, 2023; Modified: March 3, 2024
Bridge Street Elementary School, which opened in 1907, was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) between 1934 and 1935. In January 1934, the PWA allocated $9,380,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the rehabilitation of… read more