Select search criteria in one or more boxes (fields can be left blank), then click on SEARCH button at bottom of the page. To reduce scrolling through long lists, begin typing a name (e.g., ’Smith’ under artist, “Juneau” under state and city).

Hide Search Options

Displaying 46-60 of 319 results

    Boathouse, Wyandotte County Lake Park

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Boathouse – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023

    Wyandotte County Lake Park’s rustic boathouse is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The building features “architectural flourishes” such as the distinctive lamps.

    Wyandotte County Lake

    Wyandotte County Lake Park – Kansas City KS

    Date added: November 3, 2013; Modified: August 6, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) created Wyandotte County Lake by constructing the dam that impounds the lake. The surrounding park received numerous WPA-constructed buildings. Work lasted several years, from 1936 to 1942. Located in the Missouri basin, the dam was… read more

    Outlet Tower, Wyandotte County Lake / dam

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Outlet Tower – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023

    The outlet tower associated with the Wyandotte County Lake dam is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. Dave McDermott writes: “In contract to the other original park buildings, the tower is built of smooth… read more

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Shelter 11 gazebo

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Shelter 11 Gazebo – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023

    The polygonal gazebo / overlook shelter located near Shelter 11 at Wyandotte County Lake Park’s is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. It is also known as the East Lookout Shelter.

    Wyandotte County Lake Dam

    Wyandotte County Lake Dam – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023

    The massive dam that impounds Wyandotte County Lake was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). “The construction of the Wyandotte County Lake (Marshall Creek) Dam began as a WPA project in 1936. On September 19,1937, with the project 90%… read more

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Shelter 7

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Shelter 7 – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023

    Wyandotte County Lake Park’s gorgeous stone Shelter 7 is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. “Shelter 7 … [was] designed with stone bases and battered stone walls. This creates the visual effect of a… read more

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Shelter 3

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Shelter 3 – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023

    Wyandotte County Lake Park’s Shelter 3 is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The structure features a stone fireplace.

    Davis Hall, Wyandotte County Lake Park

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Davis Hall – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023

    Wyandotte County Lake Park’s James P. Davis is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The structure was designed to complement its natural surroundings while resembling “lodges from the western national parks.”

    Stone Bridge, Wyandotte County Lake Park

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: Stone Bridge – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023

    The stone bridge by the park headquarters of Wyandotte County Lake Park is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The structure was designed to complement its natural surroundings.

    South Entrance Lodge, Wyandotte County Lake Park

    Wyandotte County Lake Park: South Entrance Lodge – Kansas City KS

    Date added: August 6, 2023; Modified: August 6, 2023

    The South Entrance Lodge of Wyandotte County Lake Park is one of numerous Works Progress Administration (WPA) structures constructed in the park. The National Parks Rustic-style building was designed to complement its natural surroundings. It can still be found on… read more

    Corning city hall

    City Hall – Corning KS

    Date added: August 2, 2023

    The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a “rugged, beautiful” city hall in Corning, Kansas. Per an article in The Axtell Standard, “random sizes of stones form a pleasing effect in the walls.” The building bears a 1938 plaque crediting the… read more

    Sabetha, KS library entrance

    Library – Sabetha KS

    Date added: August 2, 2023; Modified: August 2, 2023

    The library in Sabetha, Kansas was constructed as a federal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. The PWA supplied a $21,375 grant for the project, whose total cost was $43,665. Construction occurred between Dec. 1936 and Jun. 1937. The building bears… read more