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Pierce Memorial Field was constructed as a federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the Great Depression. “The site of the athletic field was an abandoned gravel pit … [which] had gradually been developing into a public dump, … taking… read more
Date added: May 25, 2016
Under the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), “a large drainage system was built along Bourne Avenue” in East Providence.
Date added: May 25, 2016
Under the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), “numerous new streets were laid out [in East Providence] while others were rebuilt.”
Date added: May 25, 2016
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) contributed greatly to the development of the park system in Woonsocket, R.I. Globe Park benefited from landscaping improvements and the construction of picnic areas and fireplaces.
Date added: May 25, 2016; Modified: May 25, 2016
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) contributed greatly to the development of the park system in Woonsocket, R.I. Dunn Park benefited from landscaping improvements and construction of a 600-foot stone boundary wall.
Date added: May 25, 2016
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed a 600-foot stone wall along the Mason Street and Asylum Street edges of Dunn Park. As of 2016 the wall remains in great condition. The wall bears four WPA stamps; see map provided… read more
Date added: May 25, 2016; Modified: May 25, 2016
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) contributed greatly to the development of the park system in Woonsocket, R.I. Cold Spring Park benefited from landscaping improvements and the development of athletic fields.
Date added: May 25, 2016; Modified: May 25, 2016
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) contributed greatly to the development of the park system in Woonsocket, R.I. Cass Park benefited as the result of multiple improvements. Woonsocket, RI: A Centennial History, states: The Woonsocket Call of September 28, 1935,… read more
Date added: May 25, 2016; Modified: May 25, 2016
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed many new sidewalks in Woonsocket, including that along the north side of South Main Street at Smithfield Road. A WPA marker can be found embedded in the sidewalk at that location.
Date added: May 25, 2016
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted a sewer installation / improvement project along Cass Avenue in Woonsocket.
Date added: May 25, 2016
Woonsocket, RI: A Centennial History, states: “some of Woonsocket’s [WPA] relief workers were involved in the demolition of a long-time textile operation in the city, the Eagle Mill below Court Street Bridge, which had been in operation for 105 years.”
Date added: May 25, 2016
Woonsocket, RI: A Centennial History, states: The Woonsocket Call of September 28, 1935, reported that “work was started on the first five WPA projects in Woonsocket, giving employment to 300 men.” Logee and Larch Streets and Rhodes Avenue were graded;… read more
Date added: May 25, 2016
Woonsocket, RI: A Centennial History, states: The Woonsocket Call of September 28, 1935, reported that “work was started on the first five WPA projects in Woonsocket, giving employment to 300 men.” Logee and Larch Streets and Rhodes Avenue were graded;… read more
Date added: May 25, 2016; Modified: May 25, 2016
Woonsocket, RI: A Centennial History, states: The Woonsocket Call of September 28, 1935, reported that “work was started on the first five WPA projects in Woonsocket, giving employment to 300 men.” Logee and Larch Streets and Rhodes Avenue were graded;… read more
Date added: May 25, 2016; Modified: May 25, 2016
Woonsocket, RI: A Centennial History, states: The Woonsocket Call of September 28, 1935, reported that “work was started on the first five WPA projects in Woonsocket, giving employment to 300 men.” Logee and Larch Streets and Rhodes Avenue were graded;… read more