The White House: Emergency Snow Removal – Washington DC
The Civilian Conservation Corps removed snow from the grounds of the White House, after a snowstorm in March of 1941.
AMHA: Judy Zemnick Sculptures – Akron OH
New Deal Daily, July 3, 2018: “While in the WPA, Zemnick created several sculptures highlighting the transportation history of Ohio. The pieces were created ca. 1935-1939. They are now incorporated into a multi-panel history display at the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA).”… read more
Post Office (former) – Benton AR
The historic former post office building in Benton, Arkansas was constructed with Treasury Department funds. The building presently houses the Salvation Army. An example of New Deal artwork created for the building has since been relocated.
E. W. Luther Elementary School Gate – South Milwaukee WI
The Works Progress Administration built an entrance gate for the E. W. Luther Elementary School track. A plaque installed on the structure reads: “WPA 1036.” The gate marks the back entrance to the school’s athletic field.
State Highway 16 – Graford TX
The Work Projects Administration constructed and improved 27.75 miles of SH 16, between Brackeen Drive and State Highway 254, and State Highway 254 in Palo Pinto County below Possum Kingdom Dam between 1940-1942. This section, the corridor from Brackeen Drive to… read more
Sonora Union High School: Science Building – Sonora CA
The Public Works Administration funded the construction of the Science Building at the Sonora Union High School in Sonora.
Carmel Firehouse Copper Relief – Carmel CA
The metal relief at the Carmel Firehouse in Carmel CA was funded by the Federal Art Project. This metal relief of an early firetruck was designed by Clay Spohn and executed by Alonzo Chard, similar to another WPA project executed… read more
Ballard High School Renovations – Seattle WA
The Civil Works Administration (CWA) completed renovations at the Ballard High School in Seattle between 1933 and 1934. Special Report of accomplishment by CWA workers from November 24th, 1933 to February 15th, 1934. Project KCWB 547-CWA 17-244. See 1934 progress… read more
Clarence T. Jones Observatory – Chattanooga TN
The Clarence T. Jones Observatory was designed by its namesake, who was both and architect and amateur astronomer. Jones presented city officials with plans for an observatory and a telescope, which would be constructed almost exclusively through volunteer labor. Built… read more
Granville Town Hall (former) – Milwaukee WI
The Granville Town Board voted in 1940 to build a new Town Hall in Granville Center that would house the town offices, an auditorium, and the fire department. Work Projects Administration (WPA) labor built the project. Construction began Oct. 23,… read more