In 1942 the Work Progress Administration began construction for a building to serve as an armory, athletics coliseum, and student assembly hall. Only the skeleton was constructed during World War II; materials shortages caused by the war halted progress. After… read more
The Public Works Administration built the “A” Dormitory at North Carolina State College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Today the dormitory is still in service under the name Alexander Residence Hall. Construction of new dormitory building for 400 students: brick load-bearing exterior… read more
The Public Works Administration built the Eighth Dormitory at North Carolina State College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Today the dormitory is still in service under the name Becton Residence Hall. Construction of new dormitory building consists of brick load-bearing exterior… read more
The Public Works Administration built the Ninth Dormitory at North Carolina State College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Today the dormitory is still in service under the name Berry Residence Hall. Construction of new dormitory building: brick load-bearing exterior walls, steel… read more
The Public Works Administration built the “C” Dormitory at North Carolina State College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Today the dormitory is still in service under the name Turlington Residence Hall. Construction of new dormitory building for 400 students: brick load-bearing… read more
Check out our latest map and guide to the work of the New Deal in Washington, D.C. It includes 500 New Deal sites in the District alone, highlighting 34 notable sites, and includes an inset map of the area around the National Mall which can be used for self-guided walking tours.
Take a look at our previous guides, equally comprehensive, covering key New Deal sites in San Francisco and New York City.
