Fort Devens (former) – Devens MA

The Work Projects Administration (W.P.A.) undertook extensive construction and development work at then-Fort Devens in preparation for U.S. Army use. The following W.P.A. projects were sponsored by the Commanding Officer, Fort Devens, U.S. Army, and the War Department: “Repair and… read more

Moore Army Airfield (former) Development – Ayer MA

The Work Projects Administration (W.P.A.) undertook construction and development work at what was then Moore Army Airfield, a part of Fort Devens development. “Clear small brush and prepare for construction of a landing field” Official Project Number: 165‐14‐4057 Sponsor: Commanding… read more

Prospect Hill Road – Harvard MA

Prospect Hill Road was constructed by the W.P.A. Project information: “Prospect Hill and Depot Rd. to Fort Devens” Official Project Number: 65‐1‐14‐3047 Total project cost: $100,000.00 Sponsor: U.S. Navy Department

Depot Road – Harvard MA

Depot Road was constructed by the W.P.A. Project information: “Prospect Hill and Depot Rd. to Fort Devens” Official Project Number: 65‐1‐14‐3047 Total project cost: $100,000.00 Sponsor: U.S. Navy Department

Lovell General Hospital (former) Improvements – Shirley MA

The W.P.A. conducted improvement work at the grounds of the former Lovell General Hospital [branch: North, East, South—unknown] in Shirley, Mass. W.P.A. project details: “Improve grounds” Official Project Number: 265‐2‐14‐66 Total project cost: $48,421.00 Sponsor: Commanding General, Lovell General Hospital, U.S. Army