Public Works Administration project 4592 was approved 2/21/1934 for a $22,500 loan and $7,719 grant for additions to the Moorhead consolidated school. Construction started 6/8/1934 and was completed 10/10/1934. The project included the construction of a six-room addition and other… read more
The Civil Works Administration “refinished” the Reading High School building in a project completed in early 1934. There is no more high school in Reading; its location and present status are presently unknown to Living New Deal.
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) constructed “a bridge across Cow Creek at the city tool yard on Avenue C.” There is no longer a bridge at this location.
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) constructed a 27-foot span carrying a road over a creek 2 1/2 miles northwest of Admire, Kansas. Geographically it is possible that this was the former bridge carrying U.S. 56 over Hill Creek.
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) constructed a 27-foot span carrying a road over Moon Creek near Americus, Kansas. “The Moon creek bridge, 1 1/2 miles west and a half mile north of the Ruggles schoolhouse, has been completed.” The exact… read more
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) constructed a span carrying a road (possibly Locust Street) over Pester Creek in Americus, Kansas. “Pester creek also is being spanned at the western edge of Americus.”
A sizable flood control project along Labette Creek in Parsons, Kansas was undertaken by the Civil Works Administration (CWA) in 1933-4. The Parsons Sun: “This is one of the most important Improvements, from a practical civic viewpoint, made In Parsons… read more
Emporia Gazette: “Cottonwood Falls, June 1,—Two CWA projects in Chase county which were started earlier in theyear have been completed. … The other was the street work in Strong City which was finished earlier in the month. There are several… read more
Emporia Gazette: “Cottonwood Falls, June 1,—Two CWA projects in Chase county which were started earlier in theyear have been completed. One the improvement of the disposal plant for this city which was finished this week.” The location and present status… read more
As part of Civil Works Administration (CWA) work in Hutchinson, “the schools … also benefited. The northside school and kindergarten have been repainted. Liberty junior high has a new coat inside, and Sherman is half painted.” The status and location… read more