Completion Year: 1937

Berendo Middle School (formerly Junior High School) in Los Angeles, CA was remodeled with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. Architects Edward Cray Taylor and Ellis Wing Taylor designed an administration building, auditorium, gym, and cafeteria; all were built by contractor W. W. Petley for $319,950. The main entrance features two bas-reliefs that were likely completed under the Works Progress Administration Federal Arts Project (WPA-FAP). They depict students walking with teachers. The artist is unknown. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in...

The main building at Euclid Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA was remodeled with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. It was designed by architect Elmer Grey and built by contractor Charles J. Dorfman for $49,900. The two-story, PWA Moderne structure—featuring Mission Revival elements including arched doorways and a tile roof—is extant on Albertine St. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It was overseen by the Los Angeles Unified School...

The auditorium at Victoria Avenue Elementary School (formerly Home Gardens School) in South Gate, CA was remodeled with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1937. The architects were Arthur Kelly and Joe Estep; the contractor was L. W. Odell. While the auditorium was adjoined to the main school building at the time, it now is free standing at the corner of Dearborn and Missouri Aves. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It...

In 1937, a new building was constructed at the Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center (formerly Washington Boulevard Elementary School) in Los Angeles, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). The single-story, 23-room building was designed by architect W. F. Ruck and built by contractor H. A. Nichols for $146,452. The school has historically served students with physical and mental disabilities. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It was overseen by...

Two buildings were constructed at Los Feliz Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. An auditorium and two-story, 35-room classroom building were designed by architect Kenneth MacDonald Jr and built by contractors C. T. and W. P. Stover for $219,970. Both PWA Moderne structures survive. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It was overseen by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and proceeded in...

In 1936-37, improvements were made to Broadway Elementary School in Venice, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). A new one-story classroom building was constructed on Lincoln Blvd, while the north and south wings on Broadway St and California Ave, respectively, were remodeled. The project totaled $113,756. Designed by architect William H. Harrison and built by contractors Hansen & Izer, the schools buildings combine elements of PWA Moderne and Mission Revival styles. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7...

Hanock Park Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA was built with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. The two-story, PWA Moderne building was designed by architect Austin Whittlesey and built by contractor Harvey A. Nichols for $92,223. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It was overseen by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and proceeded in two cycles, 1934-35 and 1935-37. The first cycle began in Spring 1934, lasted 21 months,...

In 1936-37, six classroom and two "sanitary" buildings were constructed at Pinewood Avenue Elementary School in Tujunga, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). They were designed by architect Earl T. Heitschmidt and built by contractor R. J. Daum for $114,994. All but one of the structures survive; five single-story classroom bungalows parallel Valmont St (the northernmost appears to have been replaced mid-century) with the two "sanitary" buildings located behind them. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million...

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Sepulveda Bus Garage in North Hills, CA was built with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. Designed by architect A. S. Nibecker Jr, the bus garage was constructed as part of the single largest PWA funded program in the country: the reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. Totaling ~$34.7 million, the project was overseen by LAUSD and proceeded in two cycles, 1934-35 and 1935-37 (LA Times, May 23, 1937). The first cycle began in Spring 1934, lasted 21 months, included over 130 schools, cost...

Improvements were made to Rosemont Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. Remodeled by architect Frederick Scholer and the J & B Construction Company for $53,209, the PWA Moderne building is extant on Rosemont Ave midway between Scout Wy and W Temple St. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the country, totaling ~$34.7 million (LA Times, May 23, 1937).  It was overseen by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and proceeded in two...