Post Office – Ridgewood NJ
Date added: January 14, 2013
The historic post office in Ridgewood, New Jersey was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1937. The building, which houses an example of New Deal artwork, is still in service.
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Post Office Murals – Plainfield NJ
Date added: December 29, 2012
This early 20th century post office contains two tempera murals by Anton Refregier. Painted under the aegis of the Treasury Section of Fine Arts, the murals “Folklore of America” and “Quilting Bee” were created in 1942: “The tempera murals are… read more
Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey – Alpine NJ
Date added: October 30, 2012
The Palisades Interstate Park system, a major beneficiary of New Deal public works projects, spans New York and New Jersey and stretches from The Palisades—cliffs overlooking the Hudson River in sight of Manhattan—to forested hills dotted with lakes in the… read more
Resettlement Community Housing – Roosevelt NJ
Date added: October 7, 2012
“In December 1935, the Resettlement Administration hired Alfred Kastner, a German-born architect and city planner who was known for his designs for low-cost housing, as Principal Architect. Kastner, in turn, hired Louis I. Kahn, then a young architect, as his… read more
Garment Factory (former) – Roosevelt NJ
Date added: October 7, 2012
“Five hundred acres of the 1,200 acre tract were to be used for farming, and the remaining portion for 200 houses on 1/2 acre plots, a community school, a factory building, a poultry yard and modern water and sewer plants…. read more
Roosevelt Public School – Roosevelt NJ
Date added: October 7, 2012
The school was constructed as part of the original Resettlement Administration settlement. Parts of the original school have since been added, but portions of the building are still original. The building houses the town’s beloved Ben Shahn mural, as well… read more
Ben Shahn Mural – Roosevelt NJ
Date added: October 7, 2012
The Farm Security Administration commissioned this mural in 1937-38 to commemorate the New Deal resettlement community of Jersey Homesteads, now called Roosevelt, N.J. The mural can still be seen in the Roosevelt Public School. “Ben Shahn’s mural for the community… read more
Town of Roosevelt – Roosevelt NJ
Date added: October 5, 2012
A cooperative community founded under the New Deal’s Resettlement Administration: “The town of Roosevelt was established by the federal government—one of the many planned cooperative communities created under President Roosevelt’s New Deal during the Great Depression. Originally called Jersey Homesteads,… read more
Parvin State Park and CCC Camp – Pittsgrove NJ
Date added: October 1, 2012
“In 1930, the State purchased 918 acres of land and a 108 acre lake. On September 12, 1931 the property was dedicated as Parvin State Park. The new Park continued to be a popular recreation area, adding camping to its… read more
Post Office Relief – Boonton NJ
Date added: August 20, 2012
Wooden relief entitled “Morning Mail” created by artist Enid Bell in 1939. Originally in a historic post office building, the relief now hangs in Boonton’s 1970s post office.
Post Office Murals – Kearny NJ
Date added: August 20, 2012
This post office contains two Treasury funded murals by Albert Kotin painted in 1938: “The City” and “The Marsh.”
Lincoln Tunnel – New York to New Jersey
Date added: January 9, 2012
The Lincoln Tunnel is a 1.5-mile long tunnel under the Hudson River, from Weehawken, New Jersey to the borough of Manhattan. The project was funded by the New Deal’s Public Works Administration and the design was by Ole Singstad. Construction began in March 1934 and… read more
Gittone Stadium – Vineland NJ
Date added: January 6, 2012
"One regional example of these structures is the Vineland High School Stadium, built by the WPA and dedicated in October 1938. It was soon after renamed Gittone Memorial Field in honor of Harry A. Gittone, proponent of local scholastic sports… read more
National Guard Armory – West Orange NJ
Date added: December 17, 2011
Originally the 102d Cavalry Armory, this facility was constructed with the aid of Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. “This city is a residential suburb near New York. It has a population of approximately 25,000. The building contains a large riding… read more
Teaneck Public Library – Teaneck NJ
Date added: December 17, 2011
“Teaneck is a rapidly growing residential community in the metropolitan area of New York City. The former library building became inadequate. Alterations were made to the present building and two end wings were added. The old portion is shown in… read more