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Completion Year: 1937

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Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery – Orland ME

Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery was established in 1889 to raise and stock juvenile Atlantic salmon for Maine waters. Craig Brook currently supports two Atlantic salmon programs. [FWS.Gov] According to a 1937 CCC Yearbook, the Ellsworth-Bar Harbor Co 193, Camp… read more

Project type: Forestry and Agriculture, Hatcheries
New Deal Agencies: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Huckins Estate – Ossipee NH

According to a 1937 CCC Yearbook, the Tamworth NH CCC Camp Co.117 was involved in “complete remodeling of house and barn” at the Huckins Estate. After inquiring with a few local historians, Lois Sweeny of the Ossipee Historical Society located… read more

Project type: Historical Restoration
New Deal Agencies: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Beddington CCC Camp Co 1127 P64 – Aurora ME

The current Deer Lake Campground in Township34 ME is the location for the Beddington CCC Camp. Excerpt from “Official Annual, 1937, Civilian Conservation Corps”: “On May 1935, a cadre of men from Bar Harbor moved into the woods, thirteen miles… read more

Project type: CCC Camps, Forestry and Agriculture
New Deal Agencies: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Konawa National Guard Armory – Konawa OK

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) built the Konawa National Guard Armory in Konawa OK. What makes the Konawa National Guard Armory so intriguing is that a pair of swastikas on the front of the building. Most people associate this symbol… read more

Project type: Armories, Military and Public Safety
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Woods Park Beach – Bridgton ME

Construction on Woods Pond Beach was performed by CCC Co. 1124, located in Bridgton. According to the 1937 1st District CCC yearbook, “The camp has been very fortunate in having a number of ideal lunch ground sites located within easy… read more

Project type: Campgrounds and Cabins, Parks and recreation
New Deal Agencies: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Jasper-Troupsburg Elementary School – Troupsburg NY

Built as a K-12 public school, the Troupsburg Central School is still extant and in use as Jasper-Troupsburg Elementary School. According to A History of Troupsburg, NY (1808-2004), “It seems likely that the new school in Troupsburg was constructed with New… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
New Deal Agencies: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Charlotte NC

In 1935, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) allotted funds for a 3 runway airport in Charlotte. Charlotte’s major airport was built between 1935 and 1937. The WPA also built the Douglas Airport Hangar is located at 4108 Airport Drive in Charlotte,… read more

Project type: Airports, Infrastructure and Utilities
New Deal Agencies: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

National Postal Museum: Zorach Sculpture – Washington DC

William Zorach was commissioned by the New Deal’s Treasury Section of Fine Arts to create the statue “Benjamin Franklin.” The statue was made out of marble, and Zorach was paid $8,000 for the job. This artwork was created for the… read more

Project type: Art, Sculptures
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD), Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Clinton Federal Building: Lee Sculpture – Washington DC

Arthur Lee was commissioned by the New Deal’s Treasury Section of Fine Arts to create the sculpture “Pony Express Mail Carrier, 1860-1861.” The sculpture was made out of an aluminum alloy, and Lee was paid $3,000 for the job. When… read more

Project type: Art, Sculptures
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD), Treasury Section of Fine Arts

Clinton Federal Building: Derujinksy Sculptures – Washington DC

Gleb Derujinksy was commissioned by the New Deal’s Treasury Section of Fine Arts to create eight sculptures of previous Postmasters General. The sculptures were made out of wood, and Derujinsky was paid $2,800 for the job. When this artwork was… read more

Project type: Art, Sculptures
New Deal Agencies: Treasury Department (TD), Treasury Section of Fine Arts
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