Road Improvements – Ashland KY
Date added: May 17, 2015
The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook a project: “Improvement of Short Road that Connects Important Highways” near Muddy Branch outside Ashland, Kentucky.
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Road Improvements – Worthington KY
Date added: May 17, 2015
The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) improved roads in Worthington, Kentucky.
Sewer Improvements – Ashland KY
Date added: May 17, 2015; Modified: May 17, 2015
The federal Civil Works Administration (CWA) undertook two sewer improvement projects in Ashland, Kentucky: Boyd Co 11–25: Uncover and Repair Sanitary Sewer on Keys Creek in Ashland Boyd Co 11–3: Uncover and Repair Sewers Leading to Sewage Disposal Plant in… read more
City Hall – Paintsville KY
Date added: July 28, 2012; Modified: May 13, 2015
Wikipedia: “Paintsville City Hall was completed in January 1940 by the WPA, in order to house the city government, fire department, and police department of Paintsville, Kentucky. The structure is located at 101 Euclid Avenue in downtown Paintsville. It was… read more
John James Audubon State Park – Henderson KY
Date added: October 27, 2014; Modified: May 2, 2015
“In 1930, the Henderson Audubon Society requested $100,000 from the Federal government to help construct an Audubon Museum. The Society had a large and growing collection of Audubon artifacts that needed proper housing. National interest in the works of Audubon… read more
Farmer’s Elementary School (former) – Morehead KY
Date added: March 19, 2015; Modified: March 19, 2015
From contributor Charles Swaney: “This single story elementary school with 2-story gymnasium was constructed with local bluestone as were 2 other schools constructed at the same time. The date of construction is well seen above the entry. Currently, the school… read more
Haldeman-Hayes Crossing Community Center (formerly school) – Morehead KY
Date added: March 19, 2015
“Haldeman-Hayes Crossing Community Center inhabits the old Haldeman school gymnasium. The community of Haldeman is named for L.P. Haldeman, owner of the Kentucky Firebrick Company. Haldeman’s company took advantage of the local geology to mine clay to create firebrick that… read more
Margaret King Library, University of Kentucky: Frank Long Murals – Lexington KY
Date added: March 19, 2015; Modified: March 19, 2015
In 1934, Frank Long completed two murals, entitled “Labor” and “Recreation,” for the browsing room of the University of Kentucky library, with funding from the Public Works of Art Project (PWAP). The above photo depicts “Labor,” in situ, in 1939…. read more
Post Office Mural – Princeton KY
Date added: July 29, 2013; Modified: March 10, 2015
This mural “Kentucky Tobacco Field” by Robert C. Purdy was completed with Section of Fine Arts funds in 1938.
University of Louisville: Grawemeyer Hall Sculptures – Louisville KY
Date added: October 14, 2014; Modified: February 14, 2015
Two 4′ high classical style sculptures flank the entrance to Grawemeyer Hall. They were built in 1939 with WPA Federal Art Project funding. The artist is unknown.
Post Office Reliefs (missing) – Jenkins KY
Date added: February 12, 2015; Modified: February 13, 2015
The historic post office in Jenkins, Kentucky housed New Deal artwork: terra cotta reliefs by F. Jean Thalinger entitled “Miner” and “Daughter.” The works are reputedly missing since a 1970s post office renovation.
Post Office Bas Relief – Williamstown KY
Date added: July 29, 2013; Modified: February 12, 2015
The terra cotta relief “In Kentucky” was completed with Treasury Section of Fine Arts funds in 1942. The work is housed in Williamstown, Kentucky’s historic post office.
Post Office Bas Reliefs – Springfield KY
Date added: December 29, 2014; Modified: February 12, 2015
The post office contains three limestone bas reliefs by Richard Davis: “Wood Chopper,” “Kentucky Pioneer,” and “Signing of the Marriage Contract of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks.” Installed in the lobby of the Springfield post office, the works were created under… read more
U.S. Courthouse and Custom House Murals – Louisville KY
Date added: February 12, 2015
Now known as the Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse and Custom House, the historic United States Post Office, Court House and Custom House in Louisville, Kentucky houses New Deal artwork. “The building was among the first recipients of artwork commissioned by… read more
Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville – Louisville KY
Date added: August 27, 2012; Modified: February 12, 2015
The WPA completed this law school building in 1938-39 when it was known simply as the University of Louisville Law School. The project submitter reports that the building’s WPA heritage is locally known, and is also referenced in a letter… read more