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Designer: Edgar Lucian Malvaney

Civic Center and Armory – Laurel MS

The Art Deco civic center and armory was Public Works Administration (PWA) project W1206. Designed by Edgar Lucian Malvaney, it was approved 10/24/1036 and completed 11/10/1937. The PWA allotted a grant of $51,226 toward the completion cost of $110,575. A… read more

Project type: Auditoriums and Arenas, Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

Consolidated School – Holly Bluff MS

Architect Edgar Lucian Malvaney designed the Holly Bluff school building, constructed in 1939 as PWA project 1271. It was approved 7/27/1938 and construction began 10/17/1938. It was completed10/12/1939 for a total cost of $57,305 with PWA funding a grant of… read more

Project type: Schools, Education and Health
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

Elementary School – Port Gibson MS

The one-story Colonial Revival brick building was constructed by a $14,318 grant from Public Works Administration approved 9/26/1938. Construction began 12/19/1938 and was completed 7/29/1939 for a total cost of $31,585. Edgar Lucian Malvaney designed the building and it was… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

Elementary School (former) – Monticello MS

Public Works Administration project 4726 for an elementary school building was approved 3/21/1934 for a $20,000 loan and $8,232 grant. Construction began 6/18/1934 and was completed 5/29/1935. The Colonial Revival style building was designed by Edgar Lucian Malvaney and constructed… read more

Project type: Education and Health
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

High School – Bruce MS

Bruce High School entrance

Work Projects Administration approved funding for construction of a new school building in Bruce. The poured-in-place concrete building was designed by E. L. Malvaney in his monolithic concrete trademark, International design, and two stories. The school district pledged $22,072 toward… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Leake County Courthouse – Carthage MS

The three-story, brick and cast stone Art Deco courthouse was constructed 1935-36 as Public Works Administration (PWA) Project Miss. 1042. It was remodeled in 1976.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Courthouses (State & Local)
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Lower Elementary School – Magee MS

The Magee grammar school was completed as PWA project W1215. The project was approved 8/19/1937 and a $10,627 grant awarded toward a total cost of $23,615. Construction began 12/4/1937 and completed 3/18/1938. The architect was Edgar Lucian Malvaney.

Project type: Schools, Education and Health
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

Merigold Gymnasium and School Additions – Merigold MS

In 1938, the Public Works Administration (PWA) completed additions to the existing 1920 school and constructed a new gymnasium for the Merigold Public Schools.  Both buildings have been demolished.

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

School – Houlka MS

Pubic Works Administration project 2530 was approved 1/9/1934 for construction of a school in Houlka. The loan was $24,300 and grant $9306 for a total of $33,606. Construction began 6/16/1934 and was completed 1/191935 for a final total of $36,611…. read more

Project type: Schools, Education and Health
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

School – Mossville MS

Mossville classroom building was constructed 1937 with Public Works Administration (PWA) funds as project W1072. A loan for $14,000 was combined with a grant for $11,454, approved 11/14/1935. The contract was awarded 2/10/1936, constructed begun May 7, and completed January… read more

Project type: Schools, Education and Health
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

School – Utica MS

Utica High School was completed 1939 as part of Public Works Administration (PWA) project W1183 to construct new buildings and improvements for five Hinds County schools. A bond election for Utica was held October 29 and $27,000 were approved for… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, Public Works Funding

School Gymnasium (demolished) – Batesville MS

This Batesville elementary school gymnasium was PWA Project # 1371. It is no longer extant.

Project type: Education and Health, Gymnasiums, Schools
Agency: Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding

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