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Completion Year: 1935

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P.S. 107 – Bronx NY

The Public Works Administration (PWA) provided funding for the construction of Public School 107 in the Bronx, in 1935. Funding for this school was part of a larger PWA grant ($117,641) allotted for the building of 64 projects in all… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

North Grand Island Bridge – Grand Island NY

What is now the northbound span of the North Grand Island Bridge (as well as the southbound span of the South Grand Island Bridge) was constructed as a New Deal project in 1933-5, funded by a Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) loan…. read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels
Agency: Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC), Public Works Funding

South Grand Island Bridge – Grand Island NY

What is now the southbound span of the South Grand Island Bridge (as well as the northbound span of the North Grand Island Bridge) was constructed as a New Deal project in 1933-5, funded by a Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) loan…. read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels
Agency: Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC), Public Works Funding

Tree Planting – Scarsdale NY

The WPA undertook a tree-planting project from Nov. 15 to Dec. 10, 1935 in Scarsdale, New York. The WPA appropriated $1,422 for labor. The project was recommended by the Village Engineer and planning board.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Landscaping and Tree Planting
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Sidewalk Construction – Parkersburg WV

In 1935, The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a mile and a quarter of sidewalks throughout Parkersburg, Wood County. The “sidewalks were constructed by WPA labor taken from the relief rolls.”

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Sidewalks and Stairs
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Roosevelt Park Field House – Piqua OH

The Roosevelt Field House, at the north end of Roosevelt Park in Piqua, Ohio, was constructed as a New Deal project with funds from the Public Works Administration (PWA). Piqua Daily Call, Sept. 12, 1935: “Work of laying brick for… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Comfort Stations (Restrooms)
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Monongahela National Forest: Road Construction – WV

The Civilian Conservation Corps built a road in the Monongahela National Forest. The company likely belonged to Camp Nicholas P-53.

Project type: Forestry and Agriculture, CCC Camps
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Monongahela National Forest: Camp Nicholas P-53 – WV

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built Camp Nicholas P-53 in the Monongahela National Forest. Pictured are CCC crews carrying out construction activities in 1935.

Project type: Forestry and Agriculture, CCC Camps
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs

Morningside Park Playground (W. 114th St.) – New York NY

The playground in Morningside Park located at Morningside Avenue, between W 113th and 114th Streets, was one of seven Works Progress Administration (WPA) playgrounds opened in New York City on November 22, 1935.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Playgrounds
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Rudd Playground – Brooklyn NY

Rudd Playground, located at Bushwick Ave. and Aberdeen St. in Brooklyn, was one of seven Works Progress Administration (WPA) playgrounds opened in New York City on November 22, 1935.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Playgrounds
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs
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