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Location: Devou Park - Covington KY

Devou Park Band Shell – Covington KY

Devou Park Band Shell was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), as part of a $97,251 grant to the city for park improvements. The band shell was completed in the summer of 1939. “The Devou Park band shell was… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Amphitheaters
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Devou Park Shelter House – Covington KY

Also known as Stone Shelter, the Devou Park shelter house was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), as part of a $97,251 grant to the city for park improvements. The shelter house, constructed of native fieldstone and containing a… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Shelters
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

Devou Park Development – Covington KY

The Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) worked to develop Devou Park, supplying a $97,251 grant to the city for park improvements. In addition to a band shell and shelter house, the W.P.A. constructed swimming pools at the park.

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Swimming Pools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs

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