Completion Year: 1937

In 1936-37, a two-story, 23-room building was constructed at Arlington Heights Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). Architect Roland E. Coate designed and the Atlas Construction Company built the PWA Moderne building—including an auditorium wing—for $165,200. 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...

Theodore Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, CA was remodeled with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. The school's main building was designed by architectural firm Hibbard, Gerity, & Herton and rebuilt by contractor R. E. Campbell for $197,670; a new two-story, 18-room classroom building was designed by architect Sumner Spaulding and built by the Theodore A. Beyer Corporation for $125,670. Both structures were demolished in 2019 as part of a modernization project. 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,...

In 1936-37, a two-story classroom building was constructed at Lomita Elementary School in Lomita, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). The PWA Moderne structure, which features Art Deco detailing, was designed by architect Marshall R. Lawson and built by Hanson, Howard, & Shaffer for $99,960. It is extant at the corner of Normandie Ave and 247th 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...

In 1936-37, a two-story classroom building was constructed at West Vernon Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). The PWA Moderne structure, which features Art Deco detailing, was designed by architect Thomas Franklin Power and built by contractor William J. Shirley for $139,620. It is extant on S Grand Ave. 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...

In 1936-37, improvements were made to Joseph Le Conte Middle School (formerly Junior High School) in Los Angeles, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). The Monolith Construction Company remodeled the main building, auditorium, and gym, as well as the classroom building in the northwest corner of campus. In addition, contractor R. J. Chute built a new single-story shop building. All five PWA Moderne structures—some with brick facades and Gothic Revival details—were designed by architect Arthur R. Hutchason and appear to be extant. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was...

Central Junior High School in Los Angeles, CA was built with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. Designed by architect A. C. Zimmerman and built by the Weymouth Crowell Company, the campus included two-story main and home economics buildings; the former included an auditorium. The school was later incorporated into the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) administrative headquarters. It was demolished in 2003 and in 2006 construction began on the site's current occupant: the Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach...

In 1936-37, a new main building and auditorium were constructed at Commonwealth Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA). The two-story PWA Moderne main building survives at the far south end of campus, although it now appears to be an auxiliary classroom building; the auditorium is no longer extant. Both were designed by architect W. L. Risley and built by the William P. Neil Company for $98,372 total. The reconstruction and renovation of Los Angeles schools damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake was the single largest PWA funded program in the...

Aldama Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. The main building, which combines elements of PWA Moderne and Mission Revival styles, was remodeled by architect Howard Schroeder and contractor Arthur Pinner Jr for a total of $55,548. 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...

Samuel Gompers Middle School in Los Angeles, CA was built with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1937. Administration, classroom, physical education, and domestic science buildings were designed by architects Myron C. Hunt and H. C. Chambers and constructed by J. K. Thomas for a total of $435,413. The PWA Moderne structures incorporate Mission Revival elements (with the exception of the gym) and are still in use today. 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...

Hooper Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA was rebuilt with funding from the Public Works Administration (PWA) in 1936-37. In 1936, the main brick building was renovated and a new single-story stucco building constructed for $61,900 total. While the main building has since been demolished and replaced, the stucco Mission Revival building survives on E 52nd St next to the auditorium. It was designed by architect A. S. Nibecker Jr. In 1936-37, the Mission Revival auditorium was constructed by the Kress Construction Company for $39,547. Designed by architect Edger F. Bissantz, the auditorium features a mosaic by Stanton Macdonald-Wright above the...