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Designer: W. Horace Austin

Long Beach Municipal Airport: Runway Improvements – Long Beach CA

Aerial view of Long Beach airport runways - Long Beach CA

In 1940-41, the Works Projects Administration (WPA) made a major upgrade to the Long Beach Airport, then known as Daugherty Field, which had been constructed in 1923.  WPA relief workers improved the airport runways, as well as constructing a new… read more

Project type: Airports, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Long Beach Municipal Airport: Terminal Building – Long Beach CA

Long Beach airport terminal building

In 1940-41, the Works Projects Administration (WPA) made major improvements to the Long Beach Airport, then known as Daugherty Field. WPA relief workers constructed a new terminal and control tower building   “In the late 1930s, the council approved plans… read more

Project type: Airports, Infrastructure and Utilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Santa Ana City Hall (former) – Santa Ana CA

From the application for National Historic Register: Old Santa Ana City Hall was constructed in 1935 at a cost of $126,000, funded by city bonds and a Works Progress Administration (WPA) grant. It was designed by architect W. Horace Austin… read more

Project type: City and Town Halls, Civic Facilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

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