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Date added: September 7, 2021
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was very active in northern Michigan, planting trees, fighting fires and building recreation facilities in state parks. There was a CCC camp at Higgins Lake. The CCC built the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center… read more
Date added: December 29, 2014; Modified: April 4, 2021
The historic Rockford post office houses an example of New Deal artwork: Pierre Bourdelle’s 1940 mural, “Along the Furrows,” commissioned by the Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
Date added: November 8, 2017; Modified: May 18, 2020
The grade separation underpass that brings Silver Street under what is now Rail Street in Negaunee MI was constructed as a joint federal-state project in 1936. Construction was undertaken as part of a federal Grade Crossing Project. The plaque… read more
Date added: February 24, 2014; Modified: December 14, 2019
Three very large New Deal murals hang in the auditorium of the Royal Oak Middle School. The first two, “The Naming of Royal Oak” and “The Value of Arts, Culture, and Science,” were painted by Andrew Maglia. The third, “Career… read more
Date added: January 18, 2014; Modified: August 13, 2019
Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for the protection of migratory birds and other wildlife. It began under the Bureau of Biological Survey, which morphed into the US Fish & Wildlife Service in… read more
Date added: September 13, 2014; Modified: May 22, 2019
The bridge bringing Michigan State Highway 86 (M-86) across Prairie River in Centreville, Michigan was funded with the support of New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. However, the bridge has been replaced. Michigan’s Department of Transportation writes: “The Michigan State… read more
Date added: November 14, 2017; Modified: March 22, 2019
“Construction of a new West Branch Post began October 31, 1938. This standard, brick WPA barracks was completed August 24, 1939, at a cost of $17,994.51.” The building is still in service.
Date added: July 28, 2015; Modified: April 2, 2018
The WPA conducted extensive restoration work on this site. According to Frank Straus: “The second cycle began in the summer of 1936, when the Works Progress Administration rebuilt Fort Holmes, using an 1817 engineer’s detailed drawing and elevation of the… read more
Date added: November 15, 2017; Modified: December 31, 2017
Completed in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), this facility was built to house the Michigan State Police’s Manistee Post. The building presently serves other public safety functions.
Date added: November 10, 2017; Modified: December 24, 2017
“On Mackinac Island, several WPA engravers created incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage.” Hand-carved, many were created for placement outside the island’s historic buildings. After decades of decay, Carpenter Dale Gensman rescued seven signs from disposal… read more
Date added: December 24, 2017; Modified: December 24, 2017
In front of the Mackinac Island Courthouse and Police Department building is one of many “incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage,” that were hand-carved by WPA artisans. As of 2017 this example, created by J. W…. read more
Date added: December 24, 2017; Modified: December 24, 2017
On display at the Stuart House City Museum on Mackinac Island are four (or possibly five) of what were many “incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage,” that were hand-carved by WPA artisans. As of 2017 the… read more
Date added: December 24, 2017; Modified: December 24, 2017
Located inside The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum is one of many “incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage,” that were hand-carved by WPA artisans. This example, “Retail Store // American Fur Co // 1818 –… read more
Date added: December 24, 2017; Modified: December 24, 2017
On display at the second floor of the Soldiers’ Barracks of Fort Mackinac is one of many “incredibly detailed, two-sided oak signs showing scenes of the island’s heritage,” that were hand-carved by WPA artisans. This example, “Built 1829 // Presbyterian Mission… read more
Date added: December 24, 2017; Modified: December 24, 2017
“Perhaps one of the most unique contributions from WPA artists is a large relief map of Mackinac Island. Measuring ninety-one inches by fifty-three inches, and made from wood, plaster, and foam, the map is impressive to look at to this… read more