Midwood High School Mural – Brooklyn NY
Abraham Joel Tobias completed the mural, entitled “Science,” in 1942 with funds provided by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
Gracie Mansion Restoration – New York NY
Gracie Mansion has been the official residence of New York City’s mayor since 1942, Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia and his family moved in. It is located on East 88th Street in Carl Schurz park. The federal style house was built in the 18th century for… read more
Fawn River State Fish Hatchery – Orland IN
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) completed the custodial residence, supply pond and its dam, 4 concrete ponds, 14 fish rearing ponds, and an arched entrance.
Avoca State Fish Hatchery Ponds – Avoca IN
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed 7 new fish rearing ponds at Avoca State Fish Hatchery.
Avoca State Fish Hatchery Shelter House and Stone Works – Avoca IN
National Youth Administration (NYA) was stationed at Avoca State Fish Hatchery from 1935 until 1942. The improvements to Avoca State Fish Hatchery was one of the longest NYA projects undertaken in the state. The NYA built a shelter house with… read more
Turkey Run State Park Commissary – Marshall IN
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Co. 2580 began construction on the commissary. The CCC Camp was abandoned in March 1942 and the commissary was only seventy percent complete. The commissary was eventually completed by park personnel and opened to the public… read more
Post Office Mural – Roaring Spring PA
The historic post office in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania houses an example of New Deal artwork: “Mountain Landscape,” a mural by Elizabeth Shannon Phillips. The 1942 work was commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts.
Post Office Relief – Girard PA
The historic post office in Girard, Pennsylvania houses an example of New Deal artwork: a wood relief entitled “Vacation Time.” The work was created by Janet De Coux in 1942. Commissioned by the federal Treasury Section of Fine Arts, the… read more
Post Office Relief – Hawthorne NJ
The historic post office in Hawthorne, New Jersey houses an example of New Deal artwork: a wood relief titled “Postman and Hawthorne Bush.” The work, created by Ilse Erythropel, was completed in 1942. It was commissioned by the federal Treasury… read more
National Guard Armory (former) – Columbia TN
The former National Guard Armory in Columbia, Tennessee was designed by Warfield and Keeble. The facility includes a 70×100-foot drill hall. Warfield and Keeble designed a series of Tennessee National Guard Armories for the WPA between 1940-1942 with a “standardized… read more