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  • School - Lake MS
    The Public Works Administration project w1259 funded $7,363 of the cost of the Lake school. The project was approved 8/12/1937, construction begun 12/16/1937, and completed 12/15/1938. The building was a 1-story brick complex.
  • Neptune Beach Sea Wall - Neptune Beach FL
    The Works Progress Administration constructed the Neptune Beach sea wall in Neptune Beach FL. The wall prevented beach erosion and provided protection against high tide. It was completed circa 1938.
  • Florida State Farmers’ Market - Live Oaks FL
    The Works Progress Administration constructed a building that housed the Florida State Farmers’ Market in Live Oaks FL. The structure was completed circa 1938.
  • Mississippi University for Women: Callaway Hall Improvements - Columbus MS
    Old Main Dormitory for the Columbus Female Institute was partially constructed for use as a dormitory by enslaved labor in 1860. It was transferred to the state in 1884 for the establishment of the Mississippi State College for Women. The dormitory was no longer in use in the 1930s due to dilapidation and need for repairs. PWA grant W1231 of $49,833 and loan of $61,000 was approved 8/12/1937 for improvements and renovation . Construction began 2/8/1938 and was completed 11/8/1938. It was renamed in honor of Mary J. S. Callaway, Mathematics faculty and twice acting President of the college. Improvements...
  • Waterworks - Hampden ME
    The Public Works Administration (PWA) funded the construction of waterworks in Hampden ME in 1938. The PWA provided $58,950 while the Hampden Water District's contribution consisted of a bond issue of $140,000. Excerpt from the Bangor Daily News, 1938: "Standpipe In Hampden Has Been Completed Has Capacity of 370,000 Gallons; An Unusual Test Made The erection of the standpipe for the Hampden Water District, financed by the Public Works Administration, was completed Thursday, Inspector H. S. Yergey, resident engineer, announced yesterday. The steel standpipe is thirty feet in diameter, seventy-five feet high, and has a capacity of 370,000 gallons. A departure from the usual riveted...
  • Mississippi State University: Magruder Hall - Starkville MS
    Projects w1209, w1226-1 and w1226-2 constructed buildings on the campus of then Mississippi State College (now Mississippi State University). The projects were part of a 5-year building program from 1934-1939 totaling $1,424,478. Magruder Hall was constructed 1937-1938 as a dormitory. Stevens and Johnston designed the 3-story Georgian Revival brick building constructed by M. T. Reed Construction Company.
  • Mississippi State University: Scott Field/Davis Wade Stadium - Starkville MS
    Projects w1209, w1226-1 and w1226-2 constructed buildings on the campus of then Mississippi State College (now Mississippi State University). The projects were part of a 5-year building program from 1934-1939 totaling $1,424,478. Scott Field (Davis Wade Stadium) was constructed 1938 by I. C. Garber and Sons and Stevens and Johnston architects. Seating capacity was 30,000.
  • Nansen Ski Jump - Milan NH
    According to a historical sign on site, "Named for Fridjof Nansen, the Greenland explorer. Berlin's first ski club formed in 1872. The club sponsored the "Big Nansen" constructed in 1936 -38 by the National Youth Administration and the City of Berlin. At the time, it was possibly the tallest steel-tower ski jump in the world, standing 171 feet high. The first jumper Clarence "Spike" Oleson in 1937. In 1938, the Olympic trials were held here. Four times Milan hosted the United States Ski Jumping National Championships: 1940, '57, '65, '72." The architect of the ski jump was John Barnard Nichol, a...
  • Mississippi State University: Hull Hall - Starkville MS
    Projects w1209, w1226-1 and w1226-2 constructed buildings on the campus of then Mississippi State College (now Mississippi State University). The projects were part of a 5-year building program from 1934-1939 totaling $1,424,478. Hull Hall was constructed 1938 as a 3 story dormitory, in the Georgia Revival style. Architect was Stevens & Johnston, Contractor was R. P. Farnsworth & Co., and Cast stone bas reliefs were by Jackson Stone Company.
  • Mississippi State University: Lloyd-Ricks Hall E Wing - Starkville MS
    Projects w1209, w1226-1 and w1226-2 constructed buildings on the campus of then Mississippi State College (now Mississippi State University). The projects were part of a 5-year building program from 1934-1939 totaling $1,424,478. Lloyd-Ricks Hall was initially constructed 1929 as the Experiment Station. In 1938, the Extension Station (E-Wing) was added as an architectural twin, connected by an addition. Architect was Stevens & Johnston, and Builder was I. C. Garber & Son. The complex was renovated in 2010.
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