Beachland Park Pool and Bathhouse – West Hartford CT
Date added: September 28, 2019; Modified: September 29, 2019
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the Beachland Park pool and bathhouse in West Hartford CT in 1936.
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Elton St. Improvements – Berlin CT
Date added: September 28, 2019; Modified: September 28, 2019
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) completed improvements on Elton St., a farm-to-market road in Berlin CT. The project consisted of 7,500 lineal feet of improvements. Pictured is Elton St. under construction with a WPA sign.
Mansfield Town Hall – Mansfield CT
Date added: September 13, 2019; Modified: September 28, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Mansfield Town Hall in Mansfield CT, circa 1937. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
New London Municipal Docks – New London CT
Date added: September 14, 2019; Modified: September 28, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the New London Municipal Docks in New London CT. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Sewage Plant – Hartford CT
Date added: September 21, 2019; Modified: September 28, 2019
The Public Works Administration funded the construction of a sewage plant in Hartford CT. Pictured are the digesting and storage tanks. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Sewage Plant – Torrington CT
Date added: September 21, 2019; Modified: September 28, 2019
The Public Works Administration funded the construction of a sewage plant in Torrington, Litchfield CT, circa 1936. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Water Supply – Hartford CT
Date added: September 27, 2019; Modified: September 28, 2019
The Public Works Administration funded the construction of a water supply filtration system and canals in Hartford CT. Pictured are the filtration beds and canals. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Goodwin Park Golf Course – Hartford CT
Date added: September 7, 2019; Modified: September 8, 2019
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) expanded and improved the Goodwin Park Golf Course in Hartford CT. The WPA extended the golf course to 9 holes. The Goodwin Park Golf Course is still in use today.
Middlefield High School Addition – Middlefield CT
Date added: September 7, 2019; Modified: September 7, 2019
The Works Progress Administration completed an addition for the Middlefield High in Middlefield CT, circa 1937. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Fire and Community House – Plainville CT
Date added: September 6, 2019; Modified: September 6, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Fire and Community House in Plainville CT. Today, the structure houses the Plainville Recreation Department and the Youth Services office.
Filtration Plant – Willimantic CT
Date added: September 6, 2019; Modified: September 6, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built a Filtration Plant in Willimantic CT. The exact location and condition of this facility are unknown to the Living New Deal.
High School and Athletic Field – Griswold CT
Date added: June 15, 2019; Modified: June 20, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built a new high school and athletic field in Griswold CT. The school was built in Moderne style with brick veneer walls. Pictured is a football game in progress, circa 1937. The exact location and condition of… read more
Putnam Disposal Plant – Putnam CT
Date added: June 18, 2019; Modified: June 18, 2019
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a disposal plant in Putnam CT, circa 1936-1937. The WPA-built facilities included the control house and plant filter beds.
School – Lyme CT
Date added: June 14, 2019; Modified: June 14, 2019
The Public Works Administration funded the construction of a new school in Lyme CT. The school was built in colonial style with rock veneer walls. The exact location and condition of this structure are unknown to the Living New Deal.
Melville Avenue Defense Housing – Fairfield CT
Date added: June 9, 2019; Modified: June 10, 2019
The Federal Works Agency built defense housing units in Fairfield CT. Pictured is a model unit with asbestos shingle and brick veneer construction. The Federal Works Agency planned to build more than 5,000 units across Connecticut.