Mill Creek Park: Retaining Wall – Youngstown OH
Retaining wall that borders the Artists’ Trail in Mill Creek Park. Built by the Works Progress Administration between 1935 and 1936.
Shadow Lake Dam – Middletown NJ
In 1936, after an earthwork dam that protected local roads from being flooded by Shadow Lake washed out, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) re-built it.
Glenn H. Curtiss Memorial School (former) – Hammondsport NY
The Works Progress Administration built the Glenn H. Curtiss Memorial School in Hammondsport NY. Originally the facility was the K-12 central school for Hammondsport, NY. It opened in 1936 and closed in 2010. Now in private hands.
Arts and Recreation Center – Baldwin Park CA
In 1936, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed an auditorium for Central School in Baldwin Park, CA. With over 600 seats, the auditorium was used for both school and civic activities. The Moderne (Art Deco) structure is simple and unadorned,… read more
Mountainair Municipal Auditorium – Mountainair NM
The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the Mountainair Municipal Auditorium in Mountainair, NM between 1934 and 1936. Local architect-builder Everett Grist designed the structure. Presently, the auditorium operates under the name Robert J… read more
Silver Lake Reservoir – Rochester MN
Various New Deal agencies built the Silver Lake Reservoir in Rochester MN. According to the City of Rochester “Silver Lake is actually a reservoir that was created by first, hand-digging a basin to hold water, and then constructing a dam… read more
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve: Improvements – Guerneville CA
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) did extensive improvements at Armstrong State Park, circa 1935-1936. Relief workers built an amphitheater, a community building (including warden’s headquarters), picnic areas with stone stoves and tables built from native redwood, a timber bridge, two… read more
Shorewood River Club (Hubbard Park Community Lodge) – Shorewood WI
The Works Progress Administration built the Shorewood River Club in Shorewood WI. It was originally built to hold community events, and today it serves the same function. WPA crews also graded the land, built pathways and a spring-fed pool and… read more
Hubbard Park Lodge (Scout Craft Cabin) – Shorewood WI
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the Hubbard Park Lodge in Shorewood WI. the structure was built for use by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. WPA crews also graded the land, built pathways and a spring-fed pool and fountain. The… read more
University of Arizona: ROTC stables – Tucson AZ
The Publics Works Administration funded the construction of ROTC stables, infirmary, and barracks for the cavalry training program. Interestingly, by the time of completion horses were already practically obsolete within the US military. Within five years, “cavalry” would mean meant… read more